In The Buying Game, users negotiate the supply of the imaginary ‘dimble’ product. They have to decide what to do in a series of scenarios, for example when a supplier faces quality problems or a competitor reduces their retail price. Case studies of producers run throughout the game giving insight into the impact of buying decisions. As in real life, the wrong decision could lead to disastrous consequences!
The game will be launched on Monday 8th September at www.thebuyinggame.org and is available in both Flash and HTML versions.
Fiona Gooch from Traidcraft says, "Traidcraft is very excited about this great interactive tool. It is a 'serious bit of fun' and we hope that it will appeal to purchasers as well as graduates considering a career in procurement."
Simon Sperryn, CEO, CIPS comments, "The Buying Game is a helpful way of understanding the types of decisions that procurement professionals are having to make every day and how those decisions can impact on an organisation’s success and reputation. It's an informative and fun way to get a serious message across."
Supply chain expert Glen Collins, of Silverleaf consultancy, adds, "The Buying Game is a very useful tool to stimulate debate and discussion within organisations. Use it on your own or with colleagues and explore how purchasing decisions can have a positive influence. Above all, use it, think about what you have learned and take positive action to improve the lives of others who do not have our advantages."
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Notes to editors:
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Traidcraft is the UK’s leading fair trade organisation and has been fighting poverty through trade for 29 years.
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Traidcraft Exchange is the UK's only development charity specialising in making trade work for the poor.
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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has 45,000 members worldwide and is the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management.
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The Buying Game is officially launched on Monday 8th September and can be found at www.thebuyinggame.org or on the CIPS website at www.cips.org/buyinggame.
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The game was developed by creative media agency Contrapositive (www.contrapositive.tv).
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Silverleaf are a purchasing and supply-chain consultancy agency. More information can be found at www.silverleafltd.com.
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High resolution images of the game are available by contacting Anne Witton on 0191 497 6462 or email media@traidcraft.co.uk.
