Networked Analysis Approach of Supply Chain Network

Abstract—With the development of global economy, the problems that supply chain management are facing become more and more complex. It is very necessary for the supply chain managers to apply new theories and methods to maintain the security of supply chain network. This paper analyzes the complex characteristics of supply chain network and then reveals invulnerability mechanism of supply chain network based on the complex network theory. Based on a network topology model, we present a good evaluation method to measure the invulnerability of supply chain network according their features. At the same time, the invulnerability degree of supply chain network is investigated through our model. The results show that the proposed approach is effective and practical for analyze and further increase the invulnerability of supply chain network. This work has important practical significance for the supply chain management and optimization. In addition, our research results have the guiding significance in terms of create a favorable cooperation environment and improve the competitive behavior of the enterprises.