The MonsoonSIM ERP 2017 Competition is drawing closer.
What is MonsoonSIM Enterprise Resource Planning Competition?
MonsoonSIM Enterprise Resource Planning Competition is a yearly inter-varsity competition hosted by Monsoon Academy and its partners. The competition is a high-energy event involving students and lecturers with the objective of exposing students to the concept of enterprise resource planning (ERP) through fun and exciting simulation games.
Students who come together in teams of 4 or 5 will be assigned to run a virtual company to compete with other virtual companies. Players will LEARN --- all at the same time -- how to run a large virtual enterprise and COMPETE with other teams for the highest PROFIT.
Event Details:
1. The Dates, Agenda and Venue
About Venue:
Kasetsart University
- Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand. It is ranked in the 651-700 tranche in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. It was the first agricultural university and the third oldest university in Thailand. (Source)
- Address: 50 Thanon Ngam Wong Wan, Khwaeng Lat Yao, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900, Thailand
- Google map: click here
- Website : www.bus.ku.ac.th
Event timeline:
Suggested flight:
- Arrival: 5th October or Early flight on 6th October (In the afternoon will have Campus tour as group activity; Voluntary base)
- Departure: 8th October
Don Mueang Airport: departure flight after 4 PM local timeSuvarnabhumi Airport: departure flight after 5:30 PM local time
2. The Scope of the Regional Competition (For the Oct 7th Semi Final and Grand Final in Bangkok)
MonsoonSIM Version: 5.1
- We will have Forex (Foreign Exchange) turned on. Forex will impact the cost of one of the products
- We will have Accrual accounting. (Account Payable, Account Receivable), Vendor Credit Term and Vendor Credit Limit
- We will turn On Marketing Data Analytics
- We will turn ON Blanket PO + Advanced PO
- We will have two (2) machine types to choose from
- We will have the 5.1 Service Bidding (Request For Proposal)
- We will have three (3) standard default products, 3 locations (all within Asia)
- We will have two (2) vendors each for Finished Goods and Raw Materials
The empirical values of all parameters above that we will actually use and will be drawn on the eve of the competition. For example, is the interest rate to be 50% or 30%. No one will know the exact number until the eve of the competition day.
3. Scoring Matrix to be used for Bangkok Regional Semi-Final
KPI | Weighing | High or Low | Measurement of |
Profit Margin (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How high is your overall business margin |
Net Profit (Accumulated) | 30% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Net Profi |
Overflow and Penalty | 10% | the Lower the better | How well you manage your rental spaces to avoid overflow and also how accurate is your promise to delivery in B2B orders |
Sales Retail (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Retail Sales |
Sales WholeSales (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Retail Sales |
Sales Services (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Service Sales |
Space Utilization (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How well do you utilize the space you have (both Retail and Warehouse) |
Machine Capacity Utilization (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How well do you utilize your machine capacity. Having many machines but do not use up the capacity will not score well here |
Total | 100% | | |
4. Scoring Matrix to be used for Bangkok Regional Grand Final
KPI | Weighing | High or Low | Measurement of |
Judges Interview | 25% | the Higher the better | How well is your presentation (teamwork, spirit, understanding, stress management) |
Profit Margin (Accumulated) | 10% | the Higher the better | How high is your overall business margin |
Net Profit (Accumulated) | 30% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Net Profi |
Overflow and Penalty | 10% | the Lower the better | How well you manage your rental spaces and also how accurate is your promise to delivery in B2B orders |
Sales Retail (Accumulated) | 5% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Retail Sales |
Sales WholeSales (Accumulated) | 5% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Retail Sales |
Sales Services (Accumulated) | 5% | the Higher the better | How high is your absolute Service Sales |
Space Utilization (Accumulated) | 5% | the Higher the better | How well do you utilize the space you have (both Retail and Warehouse) |
Machine Capacity Utilization (Accumulated) | 5% | the Higher the better | How well do you utilize your machine capacity |
Total | 100% | | |
5. This event is brought to all universities by:
- SAP Asia Pacific, as our main prize sponsor
- Kasetsart University, as our regional hosting co-sponsor
- Monsoon Academy, provider of MonsoonSIM Enterprise Simulation and Gaming Platform
6.The following countries are participating:
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Philippines
- Thailand
7. Nearby Accommodation:
KU HOME (Recommended)
- Inside Kasetsart Bangkok Campus. 3 Minutes walk to our competition venue
- Budget, Clean, Convenience and Safe
- 4 kilometers to Central Ladprao
- 5 kilometer to nearest MRT/BTS Skytrain Station
- Our Competition rate (Make a booking to Paramintara@Zonixservices.com only)
- Standard TWIN at THB 1,200 per night per room for 2 persons (Wi-Fi + Breakfast)
- Deluxe TRIPLE at THB 1,800 per night per room for 3 persons (Wi-Fi + Breakfast)
CENTARA GRAND CENTRAL LADPRAO (Local 4 stars Hotel)
- Luxurious hotel
- 4 kilometer away from Kasetsart University
- 1 kilometer to nearest MRT/BTS station
- Next to Central Ladprao Department Store
- Please check the availability on their website/agoda/booking.com
8. Transportation:
- Public metered taxi
- UBER and Grab Taxi
- Local Bus
- BTS Sky train and MRT to town
9. Contact Person:
- Indonesia: Sidharta@monsoonsim.com
- Malaysia: Alex@monsoonsim.com
- Singapore: Alex@monsoonsim.com
- Philippines: Donald@monsoonsim.com
- Thailand: Paramintara@Zonixservices.com
or contact us at Info@MonsoonAcademy.com