Halal Logistics Versus Halal Supply Chain: A Preliminary Insight

Abstract

The concept of halal logistics or halal supply chain has increasingly received attention following the realisation of tremendously increasing number of Muslim population. Generally, consumers understand the benefits of consuming halal products. But, consumers might not aware that the process of producing halal products does not only encompass manufacturing processes, but also involve all activities throughout the supply chain including handling, storing, warehousing, and transporting activities. As production is becoming more globalised, the supply chain is getting more complex. The complex and lengthy supply chain may expose the halal products to higher risk of contamination. Thus, the objective of this paper is to provide preliminary insights into the concepts of halal logistics and halal supply chain through an understanding of logistics and supply chain processes. This conceptual paper is developed based on a brief review of Shariah, logistics, and supply chain. It also elaborates the development of the concepts and its importance. Having considered that the concept of halal logistics is fairly new to the academia and industry practitioners, this study contributes to the body of knowledge through the concept development of halal logistics and halal supply chain as well as its implementation that could provide guidelines to the industry practitioners.