Digital transformation in higher education · live business simulation · 16 disciplines

The live simulation
that energises every class.

Run live in your lecture theatre — AI world events, countdown timers, instant leaderboard. Set up in under 5 minutes. No student accounts. No IT support.

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World event → timed decisions → leaderboard reveal. This is what plays out in your lecture theatre, in real time.

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Turn 3 · World EventDISRUPTION

Port Strike Halts Asian Freight

Major ports across Southeast Asia are shut by industrial action. Air freight costs spike +40%. Teams relying on ocean shipping face severe delays.

Expected KPI Impact

Cost-14
Service Level-8
Resilience+5
Sustainability-3

Your Current KPIs

74Service Level
62Cost
51Resilience
83Sustainability

Click any tab above to jump between phases · auto-advances every 5.5 s

16 ready-made simulation modules

Every module ships with discipline-specific KPIs, decision areas, an auto-generated scoring rubric, AI world events seeded on creation, decision help with SPPIN blog links, and professional body competency alignment.

Supply Chain Management

SC

Supply Chain Management

Manage sourcing, inventory and freight decisions across a live global supply network.

KPIs tracked

Fill RateCost of OwnershipSupplier PerformanceSC Agility

Operations Management

OPS

Operations Management

Optimise production schedules, quality control and process efficiency under demand shifts.

KPIs tracked

Capacity UtilisationFirst-Pass YieldThroughputService Level

Project Management

PM

Project Management

Deliver a complex programme on time and budget while managing scope changes and risk.

KPIs tracked

Schedule PerformanceCost PerformanceScope DeliveryStakeholder Sat.

Procurement

PROC

Procurement

Source strategically, evaluate suppliers and manage ethical and geopolitical risk.

KPIs tracked

Procurement CostSupplier ReliabilitySourcing RiskEthical Compliance

Marketing Management

MKT

Marketing Management

Set pricing, run campaigns and respond to competitor moves in a dynamic consumer market.

KPIs tracked

Demand GrowthRevenue IndexBrand PerceptionMarket Share

People & HR Management

PPL

People & HR Management

Build high-performing teams through hiring, culture, L&D and workforce planning decisions.

KPIs tracked

EngagementRetentionProductivityInclusion Index

Financial Management

FIN

Financial Management

Allocate capital, manage cash flow and present credible financial strategy to the board.

KPIs tracked

ProfitabilityLiquiditySolvencyCapital Efficiency

Strategic Management

STR

Strategic Management

Make portfolio, M&A and competitive positioning decisions that shape long-run performance.

KPIs tracked

Competitive PositionInnovation IndexStakeholder ValueAdaptability

Logistics

LOG

Logistics

Design and operate a distribution network balancing cost, speed and sustainability.

KPIs tracked

On-Time DeliveryCost per UnitNetwork EfficiencyCarbon Footprint

Quality Management

QM

Quality Management

Embed quality systems, run audits and apply continuous improvement under customer pressure.

KPIs tracked

Defect RateCustomer SatisfactionProcess CapabilityAudit Score

Entrepreneurship

ENT

Entrepreneurship

Launch and scale a venture — pivoting product, funding and go-to-market in real time.

KPIs tracked

Revenue GrowthRunwayProduct-Market FitTeam Capability

Customer Relationship Mgmt

CRM

Customer Relationship Mgmt

Grow customer lifetime value through service design, loyalty programmes and data strategy.

KPIs tracked

CSATRetention RateCLVNPS

Risk Management

RM

Risk Management

Identify, assess and treat operational and strategic risks before they materialise.

KPIs tracked

Risk ExposureMitigation EffectivenessBusiness ContinuityCompliance

International Business

IB

International Business

Navigate tariffs, currency exposure and cultural complexity across global markets.

KPIs tracked

Market Entry ScoreFX ResilienceRegulatory ComplianceTrade Efficiency

Leadership

LDR

Leadership

Lead through uncertainty — motivating teams, managing stakeholders and driving change.

KPIs tracked

Team PerformanceChange AdoptionCulture ScoreDecision Quality

Healthcare Management

HSM

Healthcare Management

Balance clinical quality, capacity and financial sustainability in a healthcare system.

KPIs tracked

Patient OutcomesBed UtilisationCost per EpisodeStaff Satisfaction

Custom simulation builder

Upload your own case study or lecture notes — AI generates a complete simulation aligned to your learning outcomes in seconds.

Ask about custom simulations →

How a live session works

The entire simulation lifecycle — from your laptop to a live leaderboard — in under 90 minutes.

Step 01
~2 min

You open the turn

Review AI-generated world events and approve the ones that fit your objectives. Students see nothing until you release.

Step 02
~3 min

Students read the event

Every team sees the same world event simultaneously. They discuss before the countdown starts.

Step 03
10–20 min

Teams decide — live

Countdown timer runs on every screen. Teams submit their decisions privately before time expires.

Step 04
~5 min

You reveal the results

Scores calculate instantly. One click — ranks appear, KPI gauges update, and your debrief writes itself.

Run a live simulation this term — here's what makes it possible

No IT overhead. No data headaches. No vendor setup call. Four features that remove every blocker.

You control every step

Nothing happens without your action. You open turns, approve AI events before students see them, review scores, and choose when the leaderboard reveals.

Open & close turns on demand
Approve AI events first
Review scores before reveal
Grade with rubric criteria
Release certificates when ready
Live timer or async — your choice
Full educator guide →

Custom simulation in under 5 minutes

Don't want a pre-built module? Upload any document and AI builds a simulation from it — no coding, no vendor calls, no waiting.

1Upload file
2AI extracts structure
3You review & edit
4Run

Accepts PDF · Word · PowerPoint — module handbook, assessment brief, case study, or professional framework.

How the custom builder works →

Built from your assessment brief

The AI reads your brief and extracts KPIs, decision areas, and scenario context that match your module's learning outcomes — not a generic template.

AI extractsKPIs · Decision domains · Scenario · Event types
You controlEdit any field before saving
Evidence maps toYour own learning outcomes + CIPS / CIPD / CMI
See what AI extracts from a brief →

Why SPPIN Sim?

Built for the live classroom — not retrofitted for it.

Feature
Traditional platforms
SPPIN Sim
Session format
Async rounds, no live countdown
Live real-time with turn timers
Market events
Scripted scenario library
AI-generated from real news
In-session guidance
No per-field guidance
Decision help + blog & pro body links
Assessment rubric
Manual build from scratch
Auto-generated from your brief
Competency alignment
Not mapped to pro frameworks
CIPS, APM, CIPD, CMI + 6 more
Simulation modules
2–3 disciplines
16 disciplines + custom builder
Professional standards
Generic, no framework mapping
APM, CIPS, CIPD, CIM + 6 more
SDG alignment
Decorative badge only
All 17 goals tracked live in-session
Student access
Full registration required
Team code + PIN — no accounts
Setup time
Days of configuration
Under 5 minutes

Based on publicly available product information, March 2026.

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Professional standards & sustainability

Every simulation is aligned to the competency frameworks of the leading professional bodies and tracked against all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

UN SDG alignment

Tutors tag their run with up to 5 relevant SDGs. During gameplay, students see a live SDG impact panel alongside their KPIs — showing in real time how their decisions affect climate targets, labour standards, and economic outcomes. Not a badge. An active score.

1No Poverty

SDG 1 · No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

2Zero Hunger

SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

End hunger and achieve food security for all.

3Good Health

SDG 3 · Good Health

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being at all ages.

4Quality Education

SDG 4 · Quality Education

Ensure inclusive, equitable education and lifelong learning.

5Gender Equality

SDG 5 · Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

6Clean Water

SDG 6 · Clean Water

Ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all.

7Clean Energy

SDG 7 · Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable energy.

8Decent Work

SDG 8 · Decent Work

Promote inclusive economic growth and decent work for all.

9Innovation

SDG 9 · Innovation

Build resilient infrastructure and foster innovation.

10Reduced Inequalities

SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

11Sustainable Cities

SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities

Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

12Responsible Consumption

SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

13Climate Action

SDG 13 · Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

14Life Below Water

SDG 14 · Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources.

15Life on Land

SDG 15 · Life on Land

Protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems and halt biodiversity loss.

16Peace & Justice

SDG 16 · Peace & Justice

Promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies.

17Partnerships

SDG 17 · Partnerships

Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.

Up to 5 SDGs per simulation. Students track live impact scores alongside KPIs.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Email hello@sppinhub.com

See it live with your cohort

Book a free 30-minute walkthrough tailored to your discipline and programme level. We'll run a full turn — AI event, countdown, leaderboard reveal — so you see exactly what your students experience.

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