{"id":724,"date":"2018-08-30T11:04:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T11:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=724"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:38:46","slug":"mikesbikes-introduction-tutorial-videos","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/article\/mikesbikes-introduction-tutorial-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial Videos for MikesBikes Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Below are the key tutorial videos to help students using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/business-simulation\/mikes-bikes-intro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MikesBikes Introduction to Business Simulation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a specific video? Use the right-hand contents menu.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting Started with MikesBikes<\/h3>\n<p>The video below provides an overview of how the MikesBikes Introduction simulation is structured, the company you will be managing and the market you will be operating in.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212c83\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/472471373?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Getting-Started.png\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/472471373?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212c83\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Year 1 Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>This video will guide you through your first year&#8217;s decisions in the MikesBikes simulation.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212cba\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/472471116?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Year-1-Decisions.png\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/472471116?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212cba\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Year 2 New Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>This video walks you through the new decision areas in Year 2 in MikesBikes, covering Distribution and Branding.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212ce4\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/791030705?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MBI-Year-2-Video-CSR.png\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/791030705?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212ce4\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Year 3 New Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>This video walks you through the new decision areas in Year 3 of the simulation; covering Operations and Finance.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212d0c\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/791030872?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Year-3-New-Decisions.png\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/791030872?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212d0c\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Year 4 New Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>This video provides an overview of the new decision areas in year four of the simulation; Finance, Product Development and Launching a New Product.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212d30\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/475672801?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Year-4-New-Decisions.png\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/475672801?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212d30\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Using the Live Forecast<\/h3>\n<p>Tutorial video on formulating an accurate sales forecast for a new product in a new market.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212d55\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/464800838?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Business-Simulation-Live-Forecast.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = 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href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/483893123?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Retail-Price-in-MikesBikes-Introduction.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/483893123?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69e6472212d7b\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>How to Forecast Sales<\/h3>\n<p>Tutorial video on formulating an accurate sales forecast for your products.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69e6472212d9f\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/477892230?width=960&#038;height=540\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sales-Forecast-in-MikesBikes-Introduction.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = 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src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Product-Promotion-in-MikesBikes-Introduction.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/481406610?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                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src=\"https:\/\/www.smartsims.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Product-Development-in-MikesBikes-Introduction.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(960);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.5625);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(540);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/vimeo.com\/481532631?width=960&amp;height=540';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.5625);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+960+\", ratio \"+0.5625+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                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