This wasn’t your average icebreaker. For EMBA 27’s orientation week, we threw our new cohort into the deep end with the Root Beer Game. Led by Professor Shardul Phadnis, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, this session challenged students to balance inventory and backlog without speaking to their teammates. The result? A hands-on lesson in communication lags, forecasting, and how easily a supply chain can break down without alignment. #GlobalInquiryLocalHeart #AsiaSchoolofBusine