Understand and apply cost leadership strategy, product leadership, or customer intimacy strategy
The Shoe Co. - Startup
In the Trainers Start-up simulation, student teams run a start-up sports shoe company, analyzing data and refining entrepreneurial skills to develop and implement growth strategies. Competing over several rounds, they track results using KPIs, make strategic decisions, and adapt to external events to boost performance on the Balanced Scorecard. The simulation offers hands-on experience in launching a business, requiring students to consider barriers to entry, investment, HR, and inventory—factors that help shape product direction and ensure objectives and KPIs are realistic.
What You will Practice in this business simulation
This business simulation will cover the following areas:
Gain a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges available in managing a B2C start-up company
Enhance operational efficiency by managing supply chain, logistics, and warehouse capacity
Set an effective business strategy designed to increase sales and company growth
Learn how to set business SMART objectives and KPIs
Learn more about the impact of external events on their company's performance
Gain a great understanding of distribution channels and their best fit for your strategy
Learn more about socio-cultural factors when entering new markets








