Business Studies: Interactive Inventory Control Chart Simulator

Step into the world of operations management with this dynamic, interactive Inventory Control Chart Simulator. Designed for A-Level and BTEC Business students, this visually appealing HTML tool allows learners to manipulate key inventory variables—such as stock levels, buffer stock, reorder points, lead time, and demand rate—and see the impact instantly through a live, animated chart.

With simulation tools, reorder triggers, consumption forecasts, and automated alerts, students gain real-time feedback on their decisions. This simulator is perfect for lessons, revision, flipped learning, or homework tasks—and it runs offline in any modern browser!

By using this simulator, students will:

Understand how key inventory control variables (e.g. buffer stock, reorder points) affect business operations.

Interpret dynamic stock level data through visual charts.

Calculate and evaluate operational metrics (stock turnover, days of stock, etc.).

Analyse the importance of maintaining optimal stock levels to avoid under/overstocking.

Apply theoretical models of stock control (e.g. just-in-time, lead time, safety stock) to practical, simulated situations.