CompXM Guide 2025-2026
Title: Top 10 Winning Tips for CompXM | Score 900–995/1000 | Round 1 Strategy
Hello and welcome to the CompXM 2025 2026 Winning Strategy Guide!
In this video, I’ll walk you through Top 10 Essential Tips for Round 1 of the CompXM simulation. If you follow these steps carefully, you’ll be on track to score 900 to 995 out of 1000 — and build a powerful foundation for Rounds 2, 3, and 4.
Let’s get started!
🔍 1. Read the Industry Conditions Report (ICR)
Your first step in CompXM is to open the Industry Conditions Report. This is the most important document — it gives you all the key specifications for each market segment.
In your version, the segments might be called:
- Traditional
- Low End
- High End
- Performance
- Size
In some exams, they may be labeled as Trip, Core, Nano, and Elite — make sure you know which is which.
Here’s the point:
Each segment has different price expectations, ideal size/performance,
MTBF, and growth rates. You must identify what each product
targets. That’s Tip #1: Understand each segment before making decisions.
📊 2. Use Table 3 to Update Product Positioning
Most students fail because they blindly use Table 2 data — don't do that.
Table 2 shows current segment data.
Table 3 includes the drift rate, which shows how customer
preferences will shift in the coming year.
Tip #2: Use Table 3 to calculate the ideal coordinates for size and performance for each segment. Then update your product specs in R&D accordingly.
We recommend downloading or using an Excel calculator that combines Table 2 + Table 3 to project exact customer expectations for Round 1.
🧪 3. Update R&D for All Products
Once you know the ideal size and performance, go to the R&D module.
- Update all your products to be as close as possible to the ideal spot
- Make sure the revision dates are on time
- Avoid overlapping products in the same segment — that causes internal competition
If you're launching a new product, pick a segment that has growth potential and available demand. Update it accordingly.
🏭 4. Set Production: Capacity + Automation
Next, move to the Production module.
Use your sales forecast (based on last year’s data + growth rate) to determine how much to produce.
Tip #3: Make sure you have:
- Enough capacity to match your forecast
- Automation between 4.0 to 6.0, depending on the product type
For example:
- Low End → High automation (e.g., 6.0–7.0)
- High End → Lower automation (e.g., 3.5–4.5)
If you are launching a new product, buy capacity and set automation right away. It’s better to invest in Round 1 than scramble in later rounds.
💰 5. Set Competitive Pricing (Marketing)
Now, go to the Marketing module and set your pricing.
Tip #4: Base your prices on what the segment expects:
- Traditional: ~$22
- Low End: ~$30
- High End: ~$38
- Performance: ~$42
(Note: These are estimates — check the Industry Report for your specific exam.)
Prices outside the expected range will hurt sales, even if your product is great.
📢 6. Promotion & Sales Budget
For promotion and sales, you need to set the right budget to build awareness and accessibility.
Our recommended Round 1 budget:
- $2,000 for Traditional and Low End (larger segments)
- $1,500–2,000 for smaller segments (like High End or Elite)
You can also just use $2,000 across the board if you prefer simplicity.
These investments help grow your market share — especially in the first two rounds.
📦 7. Sales Forecasting – Critical for Success
Forecasting is where most students fail.
Use this basic method:
Sales Forecast = Last Year’s Sales × Growth Rate + Inventory Adjustment
Tip #5: Check your last year’s unit sales and remaining inventory, then multiply by the segment growth rate (found in the ICR).
Then input the forecasted unit sales into both:
- The Marketing module (sales forecast field)
- The Production module (to match units with demand)
👨💼 8. HR Module – Invest Early
Next is the HR Module.
In Round 1, make the maximum investment:
- Recruiting Spend: $5,000
- Training Hours: 80
This improves productivity, reduces labor cost per unit, and gives you a workforce advantage over competitors in Rounds 2–4.
🧾 9. Finance Module – Fund Efficiently
To fund your decisions (R&D, capacity, HR, TQM), go to the Finance Module.
Use a mix of:
- Stock Issue: ~$39,000
- Long-Term Debt: ~$15,000
- Short-Term Debt: ~$15,000
Keep at least $50 million in working capital to avoid emergency loans and maintain strong financial health.
Tip #6: Emergency loans hurt your score. Avoid them at all costs by planning ahead.
⚙️ 10. TQM/Sustainability – Long-Term Investment
If your CompXM version includes TQM or Sustainability, invest early.
Round 1 suggestion:
- Spend $1,000 on each initiative
Focus on ones that reduce R&D cycle time, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction.
These investments don’t pay off immediately, but they compound over time. Start early to benefit in Rounds 3 and 4.
✅ [Summary: Round 1 Checklist]
Let’s summarize the 10 key steps:
- Open the Industry Conditions Report
- Use Table 3 to forecast ideal segment coordinates
- Update R&D for all products, including new launches
- Set production based on accurate sales forecasts
- Set competitive pricing based on segment expectations
- Invest $2000 in promo & sales budget (each segment)
- Forecast sales volume accurately
- Maximize HR investments: $5,000 & 80 hours
- Use mixed financing – stock + debt (~$50M buffer)
- Invest in TQM if available: $1,000 per initiative
📈 What Results Can You Expect?
If you follow this guide, here's what you can expect:
- Revenue growth from $160M in Round 0 to $195–250M+ in Round 1
- Contribution margin: Aim for 35–40% in Round 1, then grow to 50%+
- Stock price, ROE, and profit will rise quickly from Round 2 onward
- Your simulation score will start above 90%, and with continued good strategy, reach 95–999/1000
📬 Need Help?
If you have questions or want FREE expert support for Round 1 or 2:
📧 Email: mbahelp2002@gmail.com
Also, check out our CompXM blog for more examples and
tools:
🔗
https://compxmguide2022.blogspot.com
We also have videos for Round 2, 3, and 4 — so make sure to watch the full series.
🙏 Thank You & Good Luck!
Thank you for watching!
I hope this guide helps you win CompXM with top scores and strong
confidence.
Good luck — and I’ll see you in the next round strategy video!
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