country manager simulation
Simulation
Decision
CountryManager Quick Start Guide
1. READ THE CASE
• Industry background
• Company starting situation
• Regional Environment
2. START-UP
• Access simulation from course website
• Read the country background
3. PERIOD DECISIONS
• Market entry
• Plant location and capacity
• For each market: Channels, SKUs & Pricing, Advertising
4. DECISION ANALYSIS
• Spending
• SKU Forecast
• Contribution Forecast
Go back to Step 3 until satisfied with decisions
5. TEAM LEADER ADVANCES SIMULATION
• Check schedule for times
• Complete decisions before deadline
If the simulation is over, skip to Step 7
6. EVALUATE RESULTS
• Company, Environment, Consumers, & Competition
Go back to Step 3
7. SIMULATION ENDS
• Evaluate team performance
• Review what you have learned
Important Note: Your instructor may require additional assignments during the simulation. Check the
schedule and messages on your course website for details.