The traditional mode of learning is didactic (via teacher) where information is pushed to learners (students).  However, what we want is to build knowledge, not push more information.  Knowledge, as opposed to information, is based on theory and enables rational prediction.  When we truly understand how something works, we can act with confidence to achieve specific results.  As we receive feedback from our actions, we can systematically modify our methods until we get to  the desired outcome.  Without understanding, we cannot construct effective methods to guide our actions - we have no clear path to the goal.  This is chaos!

Dynamic learning tools create a simulated environment called a "microworld" that functions like a miniature version of the real world, but greatly simplified.  Only the dynamics that we are interested in looking at are present.  Everything else is "noise" and is eliminated.  These kinds of learning tools are not computer simulations, but rather physical activities involving a group of people who interact with each other and the microworld with a certain purpose.  A well constructed microworld promotes learning by simultaneously failing and succeeding.  Adult learners are engaged and challenged to "figure things out" as they go, discovering what works and what does not work within the context of an accelerated experience.

It doesn't get any more complicated than supply chain dynamics.  This elusive concept is hard to grasp in all of its dimensions, let alone apply in the real world.  Trade Dynamics specializes in developing custom strategy games and business simulations designed to accelerate an understanding of supply chain dynamics that your company is dealing with. 

The links below showcase two supply chain simulations that we have recently developed: