Culture of the stability in an eco-industrial system centered on complex network theory

Different types of technical barriers in the operation of an eco-industrial system have been identified theoretically as a result of the exploration and implementation of ecological industrial parks since the 1990s. However, the vulnerability of these systems is amplified by inadequate management. In this paper, we describe the indicators of stability in an eco-industrial system based on complex network theory to build a cascading failure model for the system. A case from the Qinghai Salt Lake Ecological Industrial Park is introduced to construct the network topological structure and simulate the network cascading failure transmission. We discuss how two types of node enterprises impact the stability of the eco-industrial system. The results show how various node enterprises with different mechanisms affect the systematic stability of the eco-industrial network and how the removal of core node enterprises can lead to greater damage to the network. Managers of eco-industrial systems should focus on structural core enterprises and core industrial chains. In this paper, the managerial implications can provide reliable guidance for stable operations in an eco-industrial system.