Refer to the Near Beer Game Simulation, answer the following questions:

a. Were you able to reach the objective? If so, at which week?

b. Do you think it is easy or difficult to get to equilibrium? Explain why. Limit your response to no more than 300 words but at least 150 words.

c. In the Novice Simulation, customers increase the demand from 10 cases/week to 15 cases/week starting from week 2 and continuing at the same level through the rest of the year. In reality, this assumption may not be true. That is, the demand from the customers can go up and down all the time. From the supply chain risk management standpoint, discuss how to improve the effectiveness of your supply chain system. Your response should be no less than 250 words but no more than 500 words.