Previous literature is utilized in developing a conceptual framework that provides
reliable and valid antecedents associated with each determinant buyer-supplier
relationship and purchasing process. Pre-established conceptual measures for the
outcome of retail supply in performance consisting of financial measures and
non-financial measures are used. The findings will extend our understanding of what
factors have impact on retail supply chain performance in Taiwan, and how performance
measures predict the retail supply chain performance. Therefore, this research is
expected to make two contributions: (1) no previous research has been conducted on the
determinants of supply chain performance for retail outlets in Taiwan; (2) this research
includes determinants such as relationship and purchasing process, which are important
in Chinese ethnic business communities and are now widely discussed by Western
scholars.