Principles in halal supply chain management

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a new framework to optimise the design of halal food supply chains, called the “Halal Supply Chain Model”. In this research the main logistics business processes are defined, which are the determinants for the halal supply chain performance.Design/methodology/approachNext to an extensive literature review, a large discussion group and various focus group sessions conducted in Malaysia, The Netherlands and China have been used to identify halal control activities and assurance activities in logistics business processes, with a focus on transportation, warehousing and terminal operations.FindingsThe findings show that product characteristics (bulk versus unitised, ambient versus cool chain) and market requirements (Muslim or non‐Muslim country) determine the supply chain vulnerability to halal contamination, for which halal control activities and assurance activities are put in place to reduce supply chain vulnerability. More empirical research is needed to further refine the Halal Supply Chain Model for different product–market combinations. Second, qualitative research is recommended for halal cosmetics and pharmaceutical supply chains.Practical implicationsThis study shows that halal supply chain management is different from conventional supply chain management, which requires a halal policy and specific design parameters for supply chain objectives, logistics control, supply chain network structure, supply chain business processes, supply chain resources and supply chain performance metrics.Originality/valueThe Halal Supply Chain Model can be an important instrument to design and manage halal food supply chains in extending halal integrity from source to point of consumer purchase. As there is an evident lack of academic research in the field of halal supply chain management, it provides an important reference for halal logistics and supply chain management. The large discussion group and focus group sessions resulted in the publication of the International Halal Logistics Standard (IHIAS 0100:2010) by IHI Alliance in 2010.

Halal Logistics PEST Analysis: The Malaysia Perspectives

“…According to Tieman et al (2012) and Tieman (2013), transportation, warehousing and terminal operation are critical areas for Halal logistics. This can be justified by Jaafar et al, (2011) and that many logistics service providers (LSP) are investing in Halal dedicated facilities into their operation, such as warehousing and transportation fleet specialized for Halal products storage and distribution.…”

“…Furthermore, to conform to strict Halal requirements and fulfil customers' demand, LSP have gone extra miles to ensure Halal logistics success. Value-added services such as samak (ritual cleansing) or steam cleaning for containers, temperature-controlled warehouses, dedicated transport carriers, Halal-only tools and equipment and complete segregation during distribution and storage are some notable examples Kamaruddin et al, 2012a;Tieman et al, 2012;Tieman, 2013).…”

“…Nevertheless, although Halal logistics publications are limited and more academic research is needed (Zulfakar et al, 2012;Tieman 2013), Halal logistics related scholarly works have emerged considerably. Halal logistics research covers Halal logistics and supply chain (Tieman, 2011;Tieman et al, 2012;Tieman et al, 2013), training in Halal logistics (Pahim et al, 2012a(Pahim et al, /2012b, Halal transportation (Tan et al, 2012a and, willingness to pay for Halal logistics (Kamaruddin et al, 2012a), Halal packaging (Talib & Johan, 2012), and food supply chain (Halaseh & Sundarakani, 2012;Manzouri et al, 2013).…”

“…Furthermore, Halal studies opens up new fields in academic such as study of Halal logistics (Tieman, 2011;Tieman et al, 2012;Tieman et al, 2013;, Halal tourism (Wan Hassan & Awang, 2009;Haq & Wong, 2010) and Halal higher education (Ahmad et al, 2011).…”

Innovation in a Religious Environment: Establishing an Inter-Organizational Network Oriented to the Islamic Market

“…Certain customers only accept products produced under strict, well defined conditions and are willing to pay more for them (Tieman, Vorst, & Ghazali, 2012). This phenomenonis relevant for consumers of products that follow religious precepts.…”