BUSINESS GAME I-Plan & I-Build

This game is part of a Planning & Scheduling training on preparation and management of production shutdown and maintenance interventions.

I-Plan offers the players a simulation of a real shutdown of production that takes all the typical issues into account such as: spare parts management, limitation of resources, imperatives of qualities, problems with subcontractors, planning, etc.

Players will have to organize themselves to manage the workload on a game board that imposes logistical, security and even geographical constraints. The critical path must also be planned and managed throughout the game. I-plan is a race against time because time is money!

I-Build is a game to illustrate the benefits of an organized kitting procedure. In a short time frame, the players are confronted with the limitations of a non organizated spare part system.

This game is useful for Production engineer, Warehouse manager, Shutdown manager, Project manager, Technicians, Maintenance manager and Plan Manager.

• Understand the key principles of planning and scheduling for production shutdowns and maintenance interventions
• Develop the ability to manage and prioritize resources, including spare parts, subcontractors, and workforce, under time and logistical constraints
• Learn to navigate and address common issues such as spare parts management, resource limitations, and quality imperatives during shutdowns
• Apply critical path analysis to ensure that key tasks are completed on time, minimizing delays and costs
• Understand the benefits of a well-organized kitting procedure through the I-Build game and its impact on spare parts management
• Gain practical insights into how to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime by optimizing planning and scheduling processes

The team receives a series of work orders to execute. Each order has its own requirements in terms of priority, location and resource. The goal is to execute all orders in a minimum time. During the game, good practice tips are given to make the team as effective as possible.

I-plan has been designed so that players understand the benefits brought by a clear and detailed planning & scheduling process. Finally, everyone’s roles and responsibilities become clearer to the team.

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I-Plan and I-Build are an integral part of the Planning & Scheduling training