Coupled with a dynamic, interactive web simulation, this lab activity takes students into the fascinating world of the factory. "Think you have what it takes to run a complex machine, control the flow of manufacturing and production, minimize waste and MAXIMIZE profits? And can you do this this while listening to campy 1990s 8-bit music? Let’s find out…" Getting students interested in what manufacturing may involve can be challenging, but this simulation takes up this challenge and succeeds w