Prioritization of Barriers Affecting Digital Transformation in the Textile Industry: An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach
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Digital transformation (DT) is a key strategy that can enhance the competitive advantage of the textile industry. However, the implementation of the digital transformation often faces barriers that slow its progress. This study aims to identify and prioritize the importance of barriers that affect the success of digital transformation in the textile industry. By synthesizing barriers from the literature review, three experts in this study evaluate their importance using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Results of this study indicate that technological infrastructure constraints are the most important, followed by financial constraints and a lack of digital literacy. Other barriers are considered less significant, such as information silos, technology constraints, risk perception, lack of collaboration, and policy constraints. These findings suggest that players in the textile industry should prioritize infrastructure development, budget planning, and workforce skills development to enhance digital readiness and support sustainable digital transformation in the long term
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