Figure 1
Each supply chain contains three vertical columns representing tiers of suppliers: Focal Firm, First-tier Supplier, and Lower-tier Supplier. In the Textile Supply Chain, the focal firm is F F Textile Retail. Its first-tier supplier is F T Textile Products, which connects to the lower-tier supplier L T Yarn. In the Passenger Traffic Supply Chain, the focal firm is F F Passenger Traffic. Its first-tier supplier is F T Agri-food Wholesale, which connects to L T Confiture. In the Retail Supply Chain, the focal firm is F F General Retail. The first-tier suppliers are F T Meal Solutions, F T Bakery, and F T Meat. These connect to L T Grain Mill 1, L T Bakery Products, L T Packaging, and L T Chemical Products. In the Accommodation Supply Chain, the focal firm is F F Accommodation. First-tier suppliers are F T Service Provider, F T Beverage Manufacturer, and F T Construction, which connect to L T Grain and L T Vegetables. In the Food Service Supply Chain, the focal firm is F F Food Service. The first-tier supplier is F T Agri-food Trade, connecting further to L T Vegetables and L T Grain Mill 2. Each box contains industry type, supplier count, employee range, and number of interviews, such as: Industry: Manufacturing Suppliers: 101 to 10,000 Employees: 101 to 1,000 Interviews: 1Case study participants and interview information
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