Supply Chain Integration Strategy: A Conceptual Model of Supply Chain Relational Capital Enabler in the Malaysian Food Processing Industry

Previous literature has confirmed the association between SCI and firm's performance. However, limited success of integration with key supply chain partners were found in literature. Indeed, the impact of SCRC that may facilitate to the success of SCI was not fully understood. Thus, this paper is to propose a framework in investigating the influence of SCRC on the execution of SCI by adopting relational capital theory. Through a review of related literature and formal interview, relational elements such as trust, commitment and socialization have become significant elements to facilitate the execution of SCI practices among firms in food processing industry.