Targetsim’s off-the-shelf simulations model the value chain, structure, processes, events and challenges of a typical business within a given industry, without being limited to a specifically defined product or service.

Our clients chose these simulations when participants should gain a general understanding of a business and its value drivers. Generic simulations are also used to experience the impact of entrepreneurial decisions. All standard Targetsim simulations are ‘open simulations’. There are no limiting predefined decisions or fix strategies.

Participants lead competing companies through 3 to 4 business years. After each cycle they measure, analyze and present annual results arising from their own decisions using key performance indicators. Company specific content and instructure input can be added after each simulation cycle to meet specific customer requirements.

From simple to complex, almost everything is possible with this simulation. Procedures, production, the effect of investment and concepts like CAPEX and OPEX are made transparent and fully understandable. Participants strive to increase profitability while keeping costs under control.

Participants run a generic retail business with three different categories of goods. They optimize their inventory and set competitive prices to achieve quicker turnaround. They experience seasonal changes creating low profit margins while trying to maintain their market share against the competition.

Experience is what counts in the human resource intensive service industry. Participants have to prove themselves by planning the optimal deployment of scarce resources under tight budgetary restrictions. At the same time, they have to satisfy price sensitive and quality-oriented clients. The year-end results will illustrate the effect of your decisions.

This highly dynamic simulation is more complex and more project oriented than Targestim®Service. Participants handle multiple parallel projects. Resource planning and budgeting are vital parts of the simulation. Teams compete for demanding clients, and they have to meet tough deadlines.

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