“…Second, this study was conducted among SME importers, which, although characterized by greater flexibility, more simple organizational structures, and faster response, possess limited financial, human, technological, and allied resources (Gerschewski, Scott-Kennel, and Rose 2020). Thus, it would be illuminating to extend our analysis to cover larger import organizations that have abundant internal resources, economies-of-scale advantages, and high bargaining power (Mittelstaedt, Raymond, and Ward 2006).…”