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Supply Chain Simulation Learning ReportSupply chain management is an integrated approach to planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of information, materials, and services from raw materials and suppliers to the production of completed or finished products. product for distribution to the customer. What we see is supply and demand which is the backbone of any market economy. Demand refers to the quantity of products requested by customers. When demand increases, the price of the product in turn increases. Supply refers to how much the market can offer/offer. Price reflects supply or demand.DELL – supply chainThe supply chain process used by Dell is considered best practice worldwide. DELL has a different model of supply chain process than its competitors, called the direct model. In this model, DELL provides PCs to direct customers without the support of the retail channel. Dell Direct Distribution. SUPPLIERS - DELL - END CUSTOMER Therefore this direct distribution channel creates a direct relationship with each individual. The unique feature of Dell's supply chain is its build-to-order strategy. This allows the customer to place an order, all configuration details are sent to the manufacturer. And once assembly is finished, the PCs are shipped directly to the customer via 3PL. It is also clearly seen that customers pay for an order before Dell pays suppliers for the products. The role of IT in the supply chainRecently in a research article on information systems it is stated that supply chain management is seen..... . half of the paper...... has a lot of waste such as overproduction, waiting, transportation and inventory in the push process. In the pull process the main waste is defects. Are 4 teams needed in the work cell process? Mainly resources are the biggest waste in this process. And the unused talent and system have also not been leveled. The final round was a leveled process where it was already discussed by the team. Each individual's abilities are used in this round. What did I learn? This simulation game was quite fast paced and challenging for each individual and led to stress management, team building and management techniques in workplaces. This simulation game also provided a clear idea of ​​supply chain management and how to react to market situations and customer demand. The causes of overproduction and how to correctly use employee resources and skills.