Dynamic simulation of the supply chain for a short life cycle product: lessons from the Tamagotchi case

Authors:
Toru Higuchi;Marvin D. Troutt
Affiliations:
Faculty of Community Development, Sakushin Gakuin University, Utsunomiya, 908 Takeshita-machi Utunomiya, Tochigi, 321-3295 Japan;Graduate School of Management at Kent State University, OH
Venue:
Computers and Operations Research
Year:
2004

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Abstract

Supply chain phenomena such as the bullwhip effect and boom and bust have been widely studied. However, their interaction with other factors has not been elaborated. We use scenario-based dynamic simulations to study the short product life cycle ease, exemplified by TamagotchiTM, which was the first of the virtual pet toys. Our model has three components, market, retail and factory. To simulate the supply chain dynamics, all parts consist of scenarios based on the TamagotchiTM case and are integrated into a dynamic model. Our model should be helpful to decision makers and planners faced with similar short life cycle product introductions.