Week 4: Capsim Simulation: Competition
Activities:
‐ Round 1 and Round 2 decisions
‐ Course Project Milestone
- Enter and save decisions for your company for the rounds scheduled this week.
- Review the simulation report before making decisions for each round.
- Review the simulation report after each round has processed. What went well? What didn't?
What can you do to improve your company's position in the next round?
Grading:
You can earn a maximum of 5 stars per round. Stars represent an overall performance
evaluation, much like the stars in the Morningstar ratings. One star is issued in CAPSIM
for each of the following:
‐ Contribution margin over 30%
‐ Zero emergency loan
‐ Satisfy 95% of demand and have less than 90 days of inventory
‐ Increase in stock price over last year
‐ Profit greater than zero
There are 10 possible stars in the two competition rounds, so grades are 2 points per
star worth up to 20 points plus 30 points for fully participating in these two rounds.
Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
10 points
0 points
2 points per star in round Full 10 Points
No Marks
Marks
10 points
0 points
2 points per star in round Full 10 Points
No Marks
Marks
30 points
0 points
Participate in both rounds Full 30 Points
No Marks
Marks
, Week 4: Capsim Simulation: Competition
Criteria Ratings Points
Total Points 50 Points
Title: Capsim Simulation: Competition
Name:
DeVry University
Date: 07/02/2021