The Objective of Halal Supply Chain: Merging the Shariah Perspective and the Industrial Requirements

Abstract

The concept of a halal supply chain has gained considerable attention and prominence in recent years, particularly in the context of the growing global demand for halal products and production. This rising interest reflects the increasing awareness and desire among consumers worldwide for products and services that adhere to Islamic principles and practices, known as Shariah. The halal supply chain has emerged as a critical framework for ensuring the integrity and traceability of halal products throughout the entire production and distribution process, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final goods to consumers. This paper aims to explore the key objectives and considerations in establishing an effective halal supply chain that aligns with both Shariah requirements and the practical needs of the industry. The document analysis method is used to explore and extract all pertained data on reliable classical and contemporary sources of reference on Quranic verses related to halalan tayyiban exegesis, followed by a thematic approach of extracting the halal requirements on related logistical processes and activities from the normative references of Malaysian halal standard. The finding reveals six specific objectives of the halal supply chain process, which are very crucial to guide all the stakeholders involved in the halal industry to ensure the integrity of halal products and services are well observed.