As a conclusion, the review of literature together with initial exploratory interviews with key manufacturers of food
products in Malaysia have revealed the significant influence of supply chain relational capital dimensions on the
execution of supply chain integration initiatives. Without doubt, it is worthy to study what enabler factors that may
facilitate the execution of integration as it appears to be a subject of interest among the academia, practitioners and
policy makers who understand the critical application of supply chain integration within supply chain management
context. It is hoped that when this study is implemented, much will be understood about the relevant factors that may
facilitate the formation of supply chain integration initiatives and may also add value and enhance the existing body
of knowledge on supply chain integration.