Table 3

Study sample of participants and firms

IndustryNumber of firmsNumber of interviews each firmRespondents’ designation
Fashion and ApparelTotal firms = 5
2 suppliers
3 distributors
Total interviews = 13
Suppliers: 7
Distributors: 6
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager
3 × Purchasing Manager
Supply Chain Director
2 × IT Managers
Production Manager
Customer Services Manager
2 × Sourcing Manager
2 × Warehouse Manager
Food and BeverageTotal firms = 4
2 suppliers
2 distributors
Total interviews: 11
Suppliers: 5
Distributors: 6
3 × IT Managers
3 × Procurement Managers
4 × Warehouse distribution managers
Logistics Coordinator
ElectronicsTotal firms = 4
2 suppliers
2 retailers
Total interviews: 10
Suppliers: 5
Distributors: 5
3 × IT Managers
2 × Logistics Manager
2 × Warehouse Manager
3 × Operations Manager
PharmaceuticalsTotal firms = 5
3 suppliers
2 distributors
Total interviews: 12
Suppliers: 7
Distributors: 5
3 × Logistics Manager
4 × IT Managers
3 × Procurement Managers
2 × Project Director
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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