Figure 1
The workflow begins with Literature Review plus Expert Consultation. Initial Factor Identification produces 67 factors from 60 literature sources and 7 experts. This leads to Data Preparation and Dataset Formation, followed by Data Collection on Questionnaire from Experts and Principal Component Analysis, or P C A. The process then moves to Dimensionality Reduction Output, containing the top 20 factors. Qualitative Validation Stage Expert Interviews follows. Theme Development produces 7 themes. N Vivo-Based Thematic Analysis is then conducted. The final stage is Identification and Prioritization of Critical Supplier Selection Factors.Proposed methodology
Source: Authors’ own work