🎲 Module 2 Prep • Chapter 16

Lead Time Roulette

Cheap suppliers look good until they don't show up

⚠️ Production Needs 5 turns
Silk
Need: 200 units
📋 Active Orders
No orders placed yet
💰 Cash Available
$5,000
📅 Timeline (Turn 1 of 10)
🎮 Game started! Order materials to meet production.
🏭 Suppliers
QuickSave Budget
Price/unit $8
Lead Time 2 turns
Reliability 55%
ReliableCo Standard
Price/unit $12
Lead Time 3 turns
Reliability 80%
PremiumPlus Premium
Price/unit $18
Lead Time 2 turns
Reliability 95%
Score
0
0
On-Time
0
Missed
📦 Inventory
Silk
0
Cotton
0
Denim
0
Wool
0
💡 Tips
⚠️ Low reliability = delays happen randomly
⏱️ Order early to buffer against delays
💸 Missing production = -500 points!
Practice Operations: In Module 2, you'll choose between vendors like Owens Textiles (cheap, low reliability) and Preston Premium (expensive, high reliability).