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MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH  

AIJMSR VOL 14 NO 3 (2023) P-ISSN 2638-1249   E-ISSN 2638-1273 
 

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THE IMPACT OF MATERIAL'S PRICE HIKE ON THE 

PRODUCTION COST: A CASE STUDY OF SUMMIT 

COMMUNICATIONS LTD.                                           

          
 Md Al-Imran (a)1  Md Salim Chowdhury (b)   Sadia Arafin (c)  Miftahul Zannat Hridoy (d)   Md. 

Mostafizur Rahman  (e)   
 
(a) Master of Science in Business Analytics, Trine University, USA; E-mail: malimran23@my.trine.edu 
(b) Master of Science in Business Analytics, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Trine University, USA; E-mail: 

mchowdhury23@my.trine.edu 
(c) Master of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh; E-mail: arafinsadia8@gmail.com 
(d) Bachelor of Business Administration, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh; E-mail: hridoy11-1801@s.diu.edu.bd 
(e) Assistant Manager, Summit Communications Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail: info@mdmostafiz.com 

 

 
A R T I C L E I N F O 

      
 

Article History: 
 

Received: 4th June 2023 

Revised: 30th July 2023 

Accepted: 4th August 2023 

       Published: 19th August 2023 

 
Keywords: 

Material Price Hikes, Production 

Costs, Network-Building Operations, 

Summit Communications Ltd. 

 

 
       JEL Classification Codes:  
 

       D24, L96, O32, C13 

 

 

       

 
A B S T R A C T 

 
This research paper examines the impact of material price hikes on the production cost of Summit 

Communications Ltd, a telecommunications company in Bangladesh. The study aims to analyze the 

breakdown of production costs, describe the network-building operations, and suggest recommendations 

based on the findings. The paper includes historical data and trends in material prices and production 

costs that can aid in budget creation, cost analysis, and audit purposes. The results show that 

manufacturing has become more expensive over time as a result of rising labor expenses and the cost of 

purchasing equipment. Materials prices also fluctuate due to the pandemic, going up significantly in 2018, 

down significantly in 2019, and then back up in 2021. The study looks at the particular products that 

underwent price hikes, such as fuel, cement, sand, stone, and rod, as well as how the company handled 

these difficulties. The findings reveal that Summit Communications Ltd. implemented several strategies 

to mitigate the impact of rising material costs on production, including cost-cutting measures, 

renegotiating contracts with suppliers, and exploring alternative materials. The company's financial 

performance was negatively impacted by the material price hikes, but it was able to maintain its position 

in the market. The study offers valuable insights into how companies can navigate the challenges of rising 

material costs and maintain their position in the market. 

 
 

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INTRODUCTION 

Summit Communications Limited is a leading telecommunications company in Bangladesh that provides a range of services 

including International Terrestrial Cable (ITC), nationwide telecommunications transmission network (NTTN), and telecom 

towers. The company was established in 2010 and has since become one of the largest ITC service providers in the country, 

accounting for one-fifth of total industry bandwidth (Ali et al., 2020). 

SComm has established access to over 44,000 Km fiber optic network across the nation covering all 64 districts as 

well as 463 Upazilas and more than 3,650 government offices. The company's vision is to connect every household in 

Bangladesh with world-class multimedia services with the objective to help develop a Digital Bangladesh. To achieve this 

vision, SComm aims to establish and operate state-of-the-art telecommunication transmission network for the country’s ICT 

and Telecom sector, innovate and implement state-of-the-art transmission technology with durable, reliable, scalable, and 

                                                      
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affordable service quality, and explore and work toward future potential of different multimedia services on multi-operator 

model (Ali et al., 2021). 

Summit Communications Limited is a concern of the Summit Group, which is a leading conglomerate in 

Bangladesh with diversified business interests in various sectors including power, energy, infrastructure, and 

telecommunications. The company has a strong commitment to providing high-quality services to its customers and has 

invested heavily in developing its infrastructure and technology to meet the growing demand for telecommunications 

services in Bangladesh (Chowdhury et al., 2020; Chowdhury et al., 2021a; S. Chowdhury et al., 2021b). 

One of the key services provided by SComm is International Terrestrial Cable (ITC), which is a critical component 

of the country's telecommunications infrastructure. SComm is one of the largest ITC service providers in Bangladesh and 

provides bandwidth via underwater cables such as I2I, IMEWE, TIC, TGN-EA, SMW3, and SMW4 in collaboration with 

Tata Communications Limited and Bharti Airtel. The company has also ensured 99.99% uptime in half circuit for enterprise 

networks in recent years, and a growing number of enterprise links have joined as trusted partners (Iqbal et al., 2021).  

Another major service provided by SComm is the nationwide telecommunications transmission network (NTTN), 

which is a high-speed fiber optic network that covers all 64 districts in Bangladesh. The network provides high-quality 

voice, data, and video services to customers across the country and is used by all major mobile phone operators and internet 

service providers (Kader et al., 2019). 

In addition to ITC and NTTN, SComm also operates telecom towers through its subsidiary, Summit Towers 

Limited (STL). Telecom towers are regarded as the lifeblood of mobile telecommunications systems, and STL (Kader et 

al., 2021a; Kader et al., 2021b; Kabir et al., 2021). The findings of the study will help management in its attempts to enhance 

Summit Communications Limited's network construction activity. The paper presents a variety of historical data as well as 

trends in material prices and production costs that will aid in the creation of new budgets, cost analyses, audit purposes, and 

many business areas. The study's main goal is to analyze the impact of material's price hike on the production cost of Summit 

Communications Ltd. (Nayeen et al., 2020; Nahar et al., 2021). 

In the upcoming parts, this paper will look at different parts of the research. It will start by talking about what 

experts think about the topic. The research methodology, including the methods used for data collection and analysis, will 

next be explained. After that, it will show important things that were found and analyzed. Then, it will talk about what these 

findings mean and why they're important. Lastly, the article will end by wrapping up the main points and suggesting ideas 

for future research. 

 

LITERATURE REVIEW 

The surge in raw material prices is posing challenges for manufacturers across supply chains. Besides dealing with 

the pandemic's effects, such as slowing supplier deliveries and labor availability, four significant trends are impacting raw 

material costs: strong global market demand, China's robust economic recovery, a 58% increase in oil prices since November 

2020, a global shortage of shipping containers leading to higher transport costs from Asia to Europe, and additional non-

tariff costs resulting from new UK customs arrangements with the EU for imported raw materials. These factors are further 

restricting supplies and adding to the cost of raw materials in the UK (Rahman et al., 2021a; Rahman et al., 2021b). 

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the production costs in various sectors have surged in 

FY21. In the garment industry, nine out of ten sub-sectors, including spinning, cotton, silk, synthetic, jute, handloom, and 

knitwear, experienced cost increases of 1%-58%. The Domestically Produced Industrial Goods index indicates a 56.22% 

rise in spinning and cotton textile fiber production costs and a 13.62% increase in textile production costs over the year. 

Among heavy industries, cement production costs rose by 5%, while rod, bricks, and sand prices have also seen significant 

hikes. The recent fuel price hike is anticipated to add further pressure to production costs and result in higher product prices 

(Shahriar 2021a; Shahriar 2021b) 

Record-high material cost increases for steel, copper, and plastics have resulted from high demand and supply 

chain disruptions, including the recent Texas freeze. This financial pressure affects both manufacturers and suppliers. To 

address this, engineering and sourcing professionals can use value analysis and engineering to reduce material usage, audit 

purchases for justifiable price increases, and consider distributor bulk buying contracts. Digital manufacturing simulation 

software helps estimate part costs and compare manufacturing methods. These actions empower professionals to make 

informed decisions and lower material costs during the ongoing material cost crisis (Zayed et al., 2021a; and Zayed et al., 

2021b). 

The rise in building material costs is significantly impacting the construction sector. According to a recent survey, 

more than 65% of respondents believe the increase is hurting demand, and 70% reported a hit on profits. The construction 

industry is grappling with a shortage of skilled labor, causing labor expenses to surge. Additionally, the cost of materials is 

escalating in tandem with demand. Major players, such as building owners, contractors, and suppliers, are facing challenges 

due to rising costs. To combat these issues, companies are employing value engineering strategies to reduce costs without 

compromising quality. With careful management, the construction sector can continue to progress despite these challenges 

(Ahmed et al., 2022; Al-Quraan et al., 2022; Faisal-E-Alam et al., 2022). 

The pump and rotating equipment industries have been severely impacted by an unprecedented surge in raw 

material costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor (June 2007 to June 2008), steel-mill product prices rose by 30.4%, 

while crude petroleum costs skyrocketed by 105.6%. Iron and steel scrap prices surged by 96.9%, with diesel fuel 

experiencing an 85% jump during the same period. The worldwide demand for products like steel and petroleum, driven by 

countries like India and China, is expected to keep prices high. For instance, U.S. hot-rolled steel costs surged from $400 to 

$1,154 per metric ton by mid-May 2008. Manufacturers struggle to absorb the increases, necessitating passing on the costs 



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to consumers, presenting challenges for the industry in coping with the volatile global economy (Mia et al., 2022; Rubi et 

al., 2022; Zayed et al., 2021a; Zayed et al., 2021b;  Zayed et al., 2022a; Zayed et al., 2022b; Zayed et al., 2022c; Zayed et 

al., 2022d; Bhuiyan et al., 2022; Shayery et al., 2022; Khan, et al., 2023; Edeh et al., 2023). 

 

MATERIALS & METHODS 

Study Design 

The Survey is a research approach that described the collection of data from a sample of individuals based on their answers 

to questions that were asked. Since this type of survey design makes it easier for the researcher to comprehend and clearly 

state the issue, it was used to describe how the impact of material price increases on the production cost of Summit 

Communications Ltd. 

 

Sample Procedure 

Purposive sampling, a non-probabilistic methodology, was utilized in the study to choose SComm department staff as 

participants.  In order to concentrate on gathering specific data, the researcher purposefully omitted those who did not fit 

this criteria. Because it is effective at saving both time and money, purposeful sampling was chosen. It's vital to highlight 

that neither the researcher nor the nation caused the problem to worsen. 

 

Research Instrument 

This study aimed to determine the impact of material price increases on the production costs of Summit Communications 

Ltd. The data was collected using a questionnaire instrument adapted through Google Forms, as it was efficient in collecting 

responses from a large sample size and suitable for the researcher's study. The questionnaire is a technique of data collection 

where each person responds to the same set of questions. The use of this tool was guided by the nature of the data to be 

collected, time constraints, and the objectives of the study. Direct observation, oral or verbal conversation with required 

department employees, study materials, and other analytical techniques and tactics, as well as current and historical dates, 

may be included in this paper. As a result, it includes only secondary data. 

 

RESULTS & DISCUSSIONS 

Network Expansion and Maintenance Work  

SComm has already established access to over 44,000 Km fiber optic network across the country covering all 64 districts 

as well as 463 Upazilas and more than 3,650 government offices. 

The network expansion work of Summit Communications Ltd. under NTTN license has consist of three parts. 

Those are HDD work, HH Making and Cable blowing work. The network expansion and maintenance work are conducted 

by using underground optical fiber cable. 

 

                         Figure 1. Process of SComm Network Expansion through OFC 

 

Table 1. Market price of basic materials in UG work during 2017-2021 

 
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 

Pickup 2200 2200 2200 2500 2900 

Labor 450 500 550 550 600 

Fuel (Diesel) 65 65 65 65 65 

Cement 390 455 420 425 535 

Sand 38 38 38 54 66 

Stone 177 196 175 212 242 

Rod 52 65 64 63 85 

 

 

HDD 
Work

HH 
Making

Cable 
Blowing



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Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Work 

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a popular method of installing pipelines in metropolitan settings and for traversing 

barriers such as rivers and roadways. HDD is characterized as a steerable system that uses surface-balanced drilling 

equipment to lay pipes, conduits, and cables in a shallow.Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a technical approach for 

constructing underground services including cable and pipelines. Initially, it was used to install pipe networks for water 

distribution or sewage conveyance. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is now utilized to install infrastructure such as 

telecom and power cable conduits, water and sewer pipes, oil and gas lines, and so on. The technology has grown over the 

previous 30 years, beginning as a preferred pipeline building option for crossing big waterways or subsurface surfaces. As 

the installation involves heavy drilling equipment, it is often more expensive than standard open-cut or manual procedures 

for the same length of installed pipe. HDD work is one of the most important works SComm. Because the NTTN network 

length is measured by the length of HDD work. 

 

 

Figure 2. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Work 

Budget of HDD Work 

HDD work is the main part of Underground (UG) network expansion work, and it is the first part of the work which is 

complex and heavy cost associated. A budget for 1000-meter HDD work has given below. 

 

Table 2. Budget of HDD Work 

 
Particulars UoM            Unit      Price         Total 

Labor House Rent nos 1 10000 10000 

Store Rent month 1 20000 20000 

Lowbed Machine Rent nos 1 20000 20000 

Water ltr 60000 0.05 3000 

Brick nos 80 11 880 

HDD Fuel ltr 180 80 14400 

Pickup Fuel for Mobilization ltr 120 80 9600 

Pickup Fuel for daliy Hdd work ltr 36 80 2880 

Labor Convince  nos 15 700 10500 

Store Patrol Duty Manpower (Hired) nos 4 700 2800 

Daily Labor with HDD machine nos 20 700 14000 

Daily labor for pit cutting nos 10 700 7000 

Duct De-coiling and preparation for Duct pulling nos 15 700 10500 

HDD Machine Patrol Duty Manpower (Hired) nos 4 700 2800 

Pickup Toll for Bridge Crossing & Others nos 2 1200 2400 

Pickup 3 Ton (HDD) nos 12 3500 42000 

HDD Machine Maintenance nos 1 15000 15000 

Total Budget 187760 

 
A budget expressing average year ending material price of 2021 has presented in the table above. The budget has 

prepared considering a HDD work of 1000 meter in an urban area. Total estimated fund required to complete 1000-meter 

HDD work is BDT 187,760. That means the expected expense for each meter HDD work is BDT 188.  The operation team 

is encouraged to complete the work within the forecasted budget. 



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Actual HDD Production Cost 

The HDD production cost from 2017 to 2021 has been represented in a table and line diagram which are discussed below. 

 

Table 3. HDD Production Cost Per Meter (2017-2021) 

 
Year Unit Cost Change (%) 

2017 138.45 
 

2018 150.45 9% 

2019 156.05 4% 

2020 168.9 8% 

2021 186.2 10% 

 

 
Figure 4. HDD Production Cost Per Meter (2017-2021) 

 

The table and line diagram represent the cost of HDD production per meter during the period of 2017 to 2021. 

Some of the major civil construction items such as rod, cement, stone, sand etc. Are not used in HDD work. As a result, 

price fluctuations of those items are not much affect on the HDD production cost. On the other hand, some important 

component such as pickup and labor are important requirement of the HDD work. Price of labor wages and pickup rent has 

enhanced a bid gradually over time. So, HDD production cost has increased slowly. The price of HDD production per meter 

was BDT 138.45 in 2017. After 9% increasing it becomes BDT 150.45 in 2018 and become 156.05 per meter in 2019. In 

2020, it became 168.9 per meter and 186.2 in 2021. 

 

Hand Hole (HH) Construction Work 

Hand Hole is an important part of network expansion through HDD work.  Generally, a Hand Hole build between every 

400 meters to 600 meters range which depends on the geographic condition of the area. Patch cord of two duct joined in the 

hand hole as well as it helps to bring out connection for the main line in order to provide connection to any client and make 

overhead expansion through pole. 

 

 
Figure 5. HH Construction of SComm 

 

Scomm Hand Hole (HH) Construction 

Every year Scomm has to build lot of hand hole for its optical fiber network expansion using HDD work. The most used 

RCC HH dimension is (1200x1075x900) mm.  

 

 

138.45
150.45 156.05

168.9
186.2

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

HDD UNIT COST



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Budget of HH Construction 

The budget for making an RCC Hand Cole building at the price of end of 2021 has given below. 

 

Table 4. Budget of HH 

 
Work Type Unit Quantity 

Required 
Unit Price Total 

Price 

Rod for HH and Slab Making Kg 180 80 14,400 

Cement for HH and  Slab Casting Bag 10 535 5,350 

Stone for HH and Slab casting Cft 48 250 12,000 

Sylhet Sand For HH and Slab Casting Cft 35 70 2,450 

Labour For HH Making  nos 6 700 4,200 

Pickup rent for HH and Slab casting nos 1 3,500 3,500 

Labour for HH Slab Casting nos 2 700 1,400 

Labour for HH Slab placement nos - 700 - 

Pickup for Slab placement days - 3,500 - 

Wood For HH and Slab Casting Sft  3 480 1,440 

Sand Filling for HH in Cft 48 45 2,160 

Labour for Sand Fillup cost  Nos 1 700 700 

Others Materials/Hardware nos 1 10,000 10,000 

Total Budget 57,600 

 
The above table represents an estimated budget based on market price in December 2021. 

To prepare a Hand Hole (HH) we have to use 180 kg rod for hh and slab making and among them 90 kg uses for HH with 

12 mm rod and 90 kg for 2 slab with 16 mm and double layer. 10 bag cements for each hh with slab. besides, for each hand 

hole we requires 48 cft stone for hh and slab casting, 25 cft Sylhet sand for hh and slab casting, 40 cft sand for hh filling. 

Moreover, we have to keep BDT 10,000 for other materials and miscellaneous. 

 

Actual HH Manufacturing Cost 

The HH production cost from 2017 to 2021 has been represented in a table and bar diagram which are discussed below. 

 

Table 5. HH Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (2017-2021) 

 
Year HH Change (%) 

2017 43620   

2018 53536 23% 

2019 44291 -17% 

2020 48950 11% 

2021 58050 19% 

 

 
 

Figure 6. HH Manufacturing Cost Per Unit (2017-2021) 

 

The table and line diagram represent the cost of each number of Hand Hole (HH) manufacturing during the period 

of 2017 to 2021. It can be said that the cost of each HH has been affected by the change of material’s price. Major elements 

of a HH are Cement, Rod and Stone which price was increased sharply in 2018 which increase the rate 23% and the HH 

cost raised to BDT 53,536 per unit. The price of construction materials was increase due to L/C issues. The price range of 

materials back to normal range in 2019 which lead to decline the HH cost by 17% and the stood at BDT 44,291 per unit. 

But price of most of the materials increased in a large amount in 2021 due to COVID19 Pandemic which leads to increase 

the price of HH 19% compared to the price of 2020 and the final price stood at BDT 58,050 in 2021. 

 

 

43620

53536

44291
48950

58050

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

70000

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

HH Unit Cost



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Cable Blowing Work 

Cable Blowing is the last stage of SComm network expansion through underground optical fiber connection. This is 

comparatively easier and faster work compared to HDD work and HH Building work. As a result, budget for the work is 

lower than others. 

 

Budget for Cable Blowing Work 

A budget for 1000 meters of cable blowing completion has given below. Unit price is considered as per the average market 

price of the year. 

 

Table 6. Budget of Cable Blowing 

 
Particulars     UoM      Qty  Unit Price      Total Price 

Daily Labor Nos. 7.0 600.0 4,200 

Pick up Nos. 1.0 3,164.0 3,164 

Pick up fuel Km 40.0 22.0 880 

Air Compressor Diesel for CB Machine Ltr 40.0 80.0 3,200 

Octene-Honda Power Pack Ltr 10.0 89.0 890 

Power Oil Duct Cleaning Purpose Ltr 1.0 250.0 250 

Jute, Foam Tie Ltr 1.0 500.0 500 

Total Budget 13,084 

 

The budget represents the cost of per 1000 meter or 1 kilo meter. Here the cost per kilometer is BDT 13,084 which 

mean that cost per meter is BDT13.08.  

 

Actual CB Production Cost 

The CB production cost from 2017 to 2021 has been represented in a table and line diagram which are discussed below. 

 

 
 

Figure 7. CB Unit Cost (2017-2021) 

 

Table 7. CB Unit Cost  

 
Year        Unit Cost                  Change    (%) 

2017 8   

2018 9.65 21% 

2019 11.26 17% 

2020 13 15% 

2021 13 0% 

 

The line diagram and the table represent the Cable Blowing cost per meter during the period of 2017 to 2021. The 

cost was BDT 8 in 2017. It- was increased rapidly in 2018 by 21% and become BDT 9.65 per meter. It was increased by 

17% in 20192, 15% in 2020 by becoming BDT 13 per unit and the price is remain unchanged in 2021. Price of rod, cement 

and stone increased a lot during 2020-2021 but those materials are not used in CB purpose.  Price of materials used in CB 

remain comparatively unchanged during the period. As a result, unit cost was not increased in the year of 2021.  

 

Major Findings 

There are some issues that may cause both costs increasing as well as delaying in work completions. Some major findings 

are discussed below. 

 

8

9.65

11.26

13 13

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

CB Unit Cost



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Rented Vehicles: Different types of vehicles are required for project works. Three pickups is a mandatory requirement for 

HDD work and Hand Hole manufacturing. Two pickups always attached with each HDD Machine in order to carry water 

tank and pipe, and one pickup required for HH materials and shutter carrying. Sometimes it is difficult to arrange vehicles 

in short time which is responsible for delaying of work. Besides, rent of pickup is much higher than actual cost. 

 

Small Purchase Quantity: The Company conducts different types of network building all over the country. Generally, 

most of the materials are purchased from local retailers. As a result, price of the materials is being comparatively higher. 

 

Labor Team Dependency: Scomm uses some selective labor team for its network building works as there are some 

technical experiences required. As a result, there are less negotiation options during labor hiring for project work which is 

a barrier in cost minimization. 

 

Inter-Department Collaboration: There should have proper collaboration between the Operations and Corporate Affairs 

Department. Because sometimes operations and related departments prepared for project work but after reaching the work 

area they find that the work permission is not approved for the local authority yet which increases project cost and duration.  

 

Scatter Work Plan: SComm has to conduct various network expansion work all over the year. Some of the work planned 

have a long time in hand. But most of the works conducts separately. As a result, some fixed cost such as vehicle movement 

expenses and labor conveyance etc. require which rise the project costs a lot.  

 

Recommendations 

Based on the analysis of the report as well as real-life work experience in the organization, some solutions and suggestions 

will be discussed which might reduce various problems as well as increase profitability by reducing costs. 

 

Own Vehicle: The company can buy some own vehicles as vehicles are required regularly for network expansion work. It 

will help to reduce transportation cost associated with network expansion. 

 

Purchase from Company: In large projects, SComm needs huge amounts of rod, cement, stone etc. If it can purchase those 

materials directly from company or prime suppliers, then production cost will be reduced a lot.  

 

Search More Labor Team: SComm have to search for more labor team for its work which will reduce monopoly among 

labor team and reduce production cost. 

 

Work Under Project Manager: If all department work under a single project team then cross-functional work will be 

smoother, 

 

Combined Budget: If the company can predetermine the project work in similar area earlier and prepare combined budget 

for those work then unnecessary fixed cost such as store rent, pickup rent, labor conveyance etc. will be reduced and 

production cost will be decreased which will maximize the profit of the company. 

 

CONCLUSIONS 

This paper emphasizes Summit Communications Limited's pivotal position in the network and internet service industry, 

marked by rapid growth. The company's consistent need for network expansion, device upgrades, and ongoing maintenance 

demonstrates its dedication to operational excellence. Central to its operations is network expansion, vital for internal 

function and revenue through leasing. Recognizing the network as capital investment highlights the need to streamline 

expenses.Optimizing network costs offers the potential for cost reduction and revenue growth. Insights and findings here 

aid informed decisions. Historical trends and comprehensive data support budgeting, cost analysis, and auditing.Challenges 

include limited financial data sharing and data availability constraints, affecting depth. Assumptions mitigated yet may 

introduce uncertainty. Limited website data may impact the analysis scope.For future researchers, collaboration for data 

access and mixed methods for insights are recommended. Balancing surveys with interviews may reveal comprehensive 

material price dynamics. Finally, optimizing network expenses remains Summit Communications Limited's goal. Insights 

in this paper offer a starting point. Amid dynamic network services, these insights guide efficient operations and lasting 

financial stability. 

 

 
Author Contributions: Conceptualization, M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Methodology, M.A.I.; Software, M.A.I.; Validation, M.A.I.; 

Formal Analysis, M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Investigation, M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Resources M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., 
M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Data Curation, M.A.I.; Writing – Original Draft Preparation, M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Writing – Review & Editing, 

M.A.I., M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R.; Visualization, M.A.I.; Supervision, M.A.I.; Project Administration, M.A.I.; Funding Acquisition, M.A.I., 

M.S.C., S.A., M.Z.H. and M.M.R. Authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. 

Institutional Review Board Statement: Ethical review and approval were waived for this study, due to that the research does not deal with vulnerable 

groups or sensitive issues. 

Funding: The authors received no direct funding for this research. 

Acknowledgments: Not applicable.  



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Informed Consent Statement: Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study. 

Data Availability Statement: The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available 
due to restrictions. 

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

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