Strategy Moves
What was the first thing our team prioritized over profit
repuation
What percentage of contracts were completed on time?
100%
What was the first operational investment we made?
What star level did we grow to by mid game
4 stars
What was our reputation score outcome?
100%
What two areas did we focus on improving through training in the early stages?
Production + Shipping
What was the purpose of focusing on our repuation early?
Unlock better contracts quicker / long-term success
What major issue did we face with inventory, and how did we fix it?
Over-ordered / not bulk purchasing, so we sold excess and lost money, and started bulk buying.
What was the first moment in the simulation where we realized our original strategy wasn’t working and what triggered that realization?
Mid-game, when net worth was stagnant, and fixed costs continued rising with constant silk dress orders.
What key mistake did we try to avoid by comparing contracts early?
Bad bids and low margin-contracts
How many total contracts did we complete?
49
What decision did we make to reduce most of our costs, and how?
Fire high-cost workers and replace them with cheaper ones.
What was the main tradeoff we accepted in the early quarters?
Lower profit for quicker contracts and long-term growth
$238,759
What was one decision we made that seemed small at the time but ended up having a big impact later?
Hiring only one person for bidding and contracts, as we were tempted to hire more.