SUPPLY CHAIN STABILITY CHALLENGE

Break the Bullwhip. Build a More Stable Operation.

The Supply Chain Stability Challenge is a fast‑paced, hands‑on simulation where Arkansas manufacturers learn how to reduce variation, improve flow, and stabilize operations across the entire supply chain. Participants experience real‑world disruptions, make rapid decisions, and see the impact instantly — just like in a real plant.

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for anyone involved in the flow of materials, information, or decisions inside a manufacturing organization, including:

• Plant Managers & Supervisors
• Production & Operations Leaders
• Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals
• Inventory, Purchasing, & Materials Managers
• Planners, Schedulers, & Analysts
• Quality, Maintenance, & Engineering Staff
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Practitioners
• Emerging Leaders & High‑Potential Talent
• Cross‑functional teams seeking better alignment

If your role touches production, inventory, suppliers, logistics, or customer fulfillment, this simulation will strengthen your decision‑making and flow awareness.

What You’ll Experience

Participants are assigned to one of four supply chain roles:

• Manufacturer
• Distributor
• Wholesaler
• Retailer

Each round introduces new disruptions — ingredient shortages, labor constraints, forecast errors, transportation delays, SKU overload, and more. Every decision affects Inventory, In‑Transit, and Backlog, revealing how quickly instability spreads.

Key Learnings

• How small demand changes create large upstream swings
• How to prevent over‑ordering and under‑ordering
• How to stabilize production and protect throughput
• How to reduce variation in scheduling and inventory
• How to improve cross‑functional communication
• How AMS programs strengthen operational stability:
• • Forecasting & Planning Optimization
  • Inventory Strategy
  • Supplier Diversification
  • S&OP Optimization
  • Control Tower & KPI Visibility
  • Digital Adoption Assessment
  • Supply Chain Assessment (Included with registration)

Supply Chain Assessment (Included Per Enterprise)

Every participating company receives a full Supply Chain Assessment at no additional cost. This assessment provides a customized review of:

• Flow stability
• Inventory strategy
• Supplier performance
• Scheduling discipline
• Logistics efficiency
• KPI alignment
• Digital maturity

You receive a tailored roadmap to strengthen resilience and reduce operational variation across your entire enterprise.

This is a high‑value AMS service included with your registration, making this session one of the most cost‑effective development opportunities available to Arkansas manufacturers.

Why It Works

The Supply Chain Stability Challenge blends:

• Real manufacturing constraints
• Fast‑paced decision cycles
• Arkansas‑specific industry challenges
• AMS best practices
• A mid‑session debrief explaining why decisions worked
• A final reflection connecting lessons to your plant

This isn’t a lecture — it’s a flow simulation.

Reserve Your Seats

Bring your team — or come solo — and experience the most engaging supply chain stability workshop built for Arkansas manufacturers.