University College Cork hosted an ERPsim Lab business game in Aula Maxima, where 50 Business Information Systems undergraduates took part in a high-pressure simulation powered by SAP and delivered with industry partners Westernacher Consulting UK&I and COGO Consulting.
Over the course of the challenge, students were tasked with making real-time business decisions, applying strategy, teamwork, and data-driven thinking to complex market conditions. Impressively, three student teams outperformed AI competitors in the simulation, showcasing the calibre of emerging Irish business talent.
The event emphasised UCC’s commitment to experiential learning—moving beyond theory to provide students with hands-on exposure to the tools and challenges shaping modern business. With support from SAP, COGO Consulting and Westernacher Consulting, the competition highlighted how collaboration between academia and industry creates valuable opportunities for students to learn, innovate, and lead.