Combining hands-on, spreadsheet and discrete event simulation to teach supply chain management

This paper describes the effect of combining hands-on simulation with spreadsheets and discrete event simulations. These tools enhance the student learning process of supply chain management principles. Active, hands-on learning is one of the most effective types of learning but is very time consuming. Supplementing it with computer simulation enhances the hands-on learning to cover more material in less time making an efficient and effective learning experience.