Tuwas vs. Muda

Tuwas vs. Muda is a business simulation in which you manage a small company and try to raise productivity by avoiding MUDA: activity that uses resources without creating value. Colorful monsters called MUDAs represent unproductive work in the factory, while hardworking squirrels called Tuwas represent productivity. Effective management brings more Tuwas into the factory; poor management leaves it crowded with MUDAs and wastes working time.

Price and win orders

Other companies send inquiries for you to price. You negotiate directly with customers in your office, choosing offers that can keep the business profitable; some inquiries are initially unprofitable and would result in a loss. When a company accepts an offer, production planning begins.

Plan production

Assign orders to machines so you can process several at once and meet delivery dates. You can rent additional machines if you have the funds, but they cost money and require more employees, increasing expenses. Careful planning can let you meet deadlines with fewer machines. Missing a delivery date means the customer will not pay the full agreed price, reducing sales and profit.

Maintain the factory

Machines need regular maintenance, which causes downtime. Neglecting maintenance can lead to defects, and repairs take longer than maintenance, so you need to schedule servicing as you plan the business. Balancing orders, equipment, staffing and costs is essential to avoid bankruptcy and remain profitable as turnover and workload grow.

Plan with infoBoard

You can unlock the infoBoard planning board to help automate planning and keep track of machines, employees and orders. Its backward-scheduling approach helps you meet delivery dates and receive the agreed price. The board can also help reduce company costs and increase profits.