The Value Champion Simulation, developed by (Sheehan, N. T. 2018), serves as an immersive educational tool designed to deepen participants' understanding of strategic decision-making and value chain management. Engage participants in real-world decision processes as a special project manager at SmartShoe. Navigate complexities, align activities strategically, and recognize trade-offs. Through the lens of a special project manager at SmartShoe, tasked with maximizing profit from a special order of football shoes for AllStar Sports, participants navigate the complexities of operational decisions, aligning activities with strategic positioning, and recognizing the trade-offs inherent in value chain management