Validation of a participant selection method within a mixed sequential research design for case studies of sustainable supply chains*

The literature on Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) suggests incorporating multi-disciplinary approaches and mixed methodologies; however, the is scarce how to select participants for qualitative phase, within an Explanatory Sequential Design (ESD). This research applies validates Pathway participant selection method (MSP) ESD, investigating influence of integration with secondary stakeholders advanced SSCM practices in SMEs. recognizes importance a rigorous case method, based previous quantitative data.
 As result, MSP selected “precise” cases (SMEs) where independent variable best influences dependent one. ended validation prioritization by experts, according defined criteria. results demonstrate applicability relevance DEXPLIS its MSP.