Logistics Network Nodes Importance Analysis Based on the Complex Network Theory

Logistics systems can be abstracted to complex networks which are composed of logistics nodes and transport routes. The structure and geometric properties of the complex network has an important impact on the logistics industry development and management. The article use a provinces logistics network as the prototype and build a complex network. Apply complex network theory to analyze the logistics network. The article found that the logistics network has small-world properties. Also, the article discussed the important nodes based on the statistical indictors. Finally, compare the results with the real planning nodes level.

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