Optimisation of Communication Network Based on Supply Chain Management Model

Abstract

This research paper has been pursued with the aim to study correlation among various factors (bandwidth, speed, accuracy, resilience, reliability, interference & installation time), to suggest a model for an efficient communication network (based on Supply Chain Management Model) without any substantial increase in cost, which meets user requirements for different scenarios. The paper attempts to validate a quantification matrix/model of these factors. In this paper, existing communication network is analyzed to pinpoint the capabilities and limitations of various communication media to suggest a model for communication network for various scenarios. The models of supply chain network and communication network have been compared to identify the crucial success factors of communication network and their implication on cost and time. Similarities of transportation component of supply chain model and communication network have been discussed. Communication networks for businesses, military operations and disaster relief activities have been analysed to draw out similarities in communication requirements of both networks.