Business Games: Review of Applications in the Supply Chain and Proposal for An Implementation Framework

Abstract: Business games offer a range of opportunities for educational institutions and organizations in various sectors. Supply chain management is one of the areas significantly impacted by technological advancements, making it essential to constantly qualify the professionals involved. This article aimed to map the bibliographic production related to business games with applications in supply chain management. To achieve this, a review was conducted on the Scopus and Web of Science databases, without date restrictions. The initial survey resulted in articles published in journals presenting applications of games in supply chain management. Subsequently, the identification of variables covered in the games was carried out, allowing for discussions about a methodology for their construction and implementation. Variables related to cost are present in all games, especially those involving logistical costs, as well as variables linked to environmental management and humanitarian issues.

Key words: business games, education, supply chain, logistics

JEL codes: C7, I2, M1