Lean & Supply Chain Simulation Games designed for Educational Institutions
We help Professors teaching quickly and easily complex Supply Chain and Lean principles in front of 1 to 600 captivating and engaging students.
"Zensimu games offer valuable advantages. I have used them several times for in-person or remote trainings - it worked quite well in all cases."
Michel Fender, Senior Advisor and Professor at HEC Paris
"I use Zensimu games with large classes, it is an extremely valuable solution as a teaching tool!"
Craig, Professor, University of Connecticut
"Zensimu games are an essential part of our MBA and Bachelor courses - gathering several hundreds of simultaneous students."
Giuseppe, Associate Professor of Procurement & Supply Management, SDA Bocconi
All-in-one Simulation Games to teach Supply Chain & Lean principles
Introduce Supply chain & Lean principles
Use our simulation games to lay the foundational knowledge of supply chain and lean principles in an interactive way.
Ideal for:
Introductory courses
Business programs
Pre-college programs
They already did it:
Teach & Assess complex supply chain & Lean Concepts
Employ our learning games to deepen understanding and evaluate proficiency in complex supply chain and lean concepts, through real-world scenarios and interactive challenges. Project themselves as if they were managing their own company's supply chain.
Ideal for:
Bootcamps and Intensive Courses
Certification courses in Supply Chain & Lean Six Sigma
Online Learning Platforms and MOOCs
They already did it:
Engage all your Campuses in a fun moment around a contest
Leverage our simulation games to spark enthusiasm and foster a competitive spirit among students, turning learning into an enjoyable and memorable experience!
Ideal for:
Inter-university & Inter-college contests
Students conferences
Students orientation events
They already did it:
What impact do we have on Educational Institutions like yours?
We don't just help you master your supply chain courses; we also make complex concepts easier and faster for students to understand and remember. Plus, your university or business school benefits too!
Impact for your students
Enhanced skill retention and learning efficiency
Far more engaging and captivating vs traditional courses!
Quicker grasp of concepts, with tangible and straightforward learning
Impact for Professors
Courses become easier and more enjoyable to teach
Improved student evaluations of your course
Improved team collaboration and efficiency
Impact for your Educational institution
Enhanced cost-effectiveness
Boosted student performance
Elevated University Brand Image
Strengthened community through inter-university contests
Our Game-Based learning tools tremendously improve memorization and increase students engagement
Professors using our simulation games, complete their training faster, with less setup and data-collection time
Universities & Business schools reduce their training tool costs when using our platform compared to many of our competitors
Professors report an increase in their job performance after using our simulation games
I'm interested! How does it work?
It’s as simple as it can be! Choose a simulation game, customize the settings, invite students, play and debrief together.
1. Select a a Simulation Game
The Beer Game for teaching Supply Chain
The Beer Game immerses students in understanding supply chain dynamics and demand forecasting, fostering insights into collaboration, planning, and the impact of decisions across the supply chain.
Ideal for:
The Lean Game for exploring Lean principles
The Lean Game, on the other hand, immerses students in optimizing processes and eliminating waste, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
Ideal for:
2. Set up your Game settings
This is where you can customise everything: number of rounds, duration, industry context, logo and colors, etc.
Extensive set of customisation
Customise to your Brand’s logo and color
Multi scenario possible
Pre-made templates
3. Invite and Play!
Invite between 1 and 600 students easily and quickly. Launch your Scenario and let your students project themselves as if they were managing their company's supply chain and reach your learning goals!
Multiplayer, multi-organizer, multi-session
Modern & Immersive Gamplay
In-game toolkit onboarding
Chat discussion
Real-time Analytics report
4. Debrief, Compare & Analyze
Debrief with your students about their challenges and learnings and compare their results between teams, thanks to a complete and automated Analytics & Debrief report.
Use charts and tables to illustrate game dynamics and stimulate discussions
Comparative analysis tools
Get PDF and Excel extracts to go further
Additional features designed for your University, Business School →
Our modern gameplay is what students prefer with Zensimu! Professors get captivated and engaged students in the classroom!
Essential for handling larger sessions, facilitate group training, and allow deeper debriefings discussions.
Easily create and analyse contests between campuses, classes and groups during seminars or courses!
Stimulate discussion and reinforce key learning objectives with our Analytics tool (graphs, charts, PDF, Excel)
Why are universities or business schools repeatedly using Zensimu vs other solutions?
Discover why Educational Institutions prefer Zensimu over other online training tools for transforming their approach to supply chain learning.
In 2 hours, you can setup a simulation game bringing 600 students in 6 different regions. Easier and quicker than other simulation games.
Much more effective than traditional lecture or PowerPoint Presentation for collaboration, satisfaction, retention skills, etc.
Your students are tired of basic presentations or outdated simulation games. Our modern gameplay keeps them engaged and learn faster.
Your students will love using our simulation games and they will have a better understanding of Supply Chain and Lean challenges.
Zensimu offers a substantial discount for Educational Institutions. It enables you to create more sessions more often. Our pricing depends on the number of students and instructors using the platform.
Not yet 100% convinced?
Let us share the example of Bocconi University
Bocconi successfully trained +500 students in Supply Chain during a Large Beer Game contest.
Bocconi University, located in Milan, is a leading Educational institution offering degrees in economics, finance, law, and management, renowned globally for its MBA programs.
Bocconi was aware of the numerous benefits of using simulation tools for teaching but lacked an effective tool to illustrate supply chain concepts. They needed a game that could be utilized as a contest across various departments, from Management and Technology to MBA programs.
Bocconi's requirements for a Supply Chain simulation game included:
An Immersive tool that simulate supply chain dynamics and challenges in real-world
A scalable tool capable of hosting simultaneous multi-sessions with over 500 students across various campuses and departments in Italy.
Quick and easy setup.
Automated creation of introductory and debriefing slides, charts, stats, and graphs.
Contest features such as comparative analysis graphs and the ability to select a winner.
Effective post-game debriefing with automated graphs, PDFs, and tools.
After thorough research, they chose the Zensimu Beer Game solution, which met all their criteria.
"As a teacher, the app gives me several tools to reach learning goals and the experience for students is really great!"
Associate professor of Procurement & Supply Management, SDA Bocconi
Results after deploying Zensimu
The automated debriefing report has proven to be a tremendous time-saver for both professors and students ;
There has been a significant increase in student engagement ;
Students reported a significant increase in their understanding of Supply Chain Dynamics ;
Lessons are reinforced far more effectively than through traditional lectures and PowerPoint presentations ;
Students reported they really enjoyed the Beer Game contest ;
The Zensimu Beer Game is now a popular tool in various courses at both Bocconi University and business school.
Interested to learn more? Choose the best option for you:
Explore how Zensimu solves industry challenges
For Businesses
Illustrate complex supply chain and boost operational efficiency, decision-making, and teamwork, more effectively, swiftly than any other training solution.
Corporate seminars, team-building events
Onboarding & Continuous improvement Programs
Strategic Planning meetings
For Educational institutions
Teach quickly and easily complex Supply Chain and Lean principles in front of 1 to 600 captivating and engaging students.
Inter-university & Inter-college contests
Certification courses in Supply Chain & Lean Six Sigma
Introductory courses & Business programs
For Consulting firms
The first immersive lean & supply chain simulation for unleashed consultant trainings, client demo & kick-offs.
Client Kickoff Project Meetings
Certification courses in Supply Chain & Lean Six Sigma
Sales Pitches & Demos
