Halal Supply Chain Management

Following the success of the June International summit held in Malaysia which gathered representation of 80+ Governments – Retailers, Manufacturers across Pharmaceuticals, F&B, Cosmetics – Standards & Academia – Supply Chain & Logistics Suppliers The ‘3rd Global Halal Trade & Logistics Summit’ is a unique global platform for the exchange of ideas and information, networking and business development for professionals in the halal compliance, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain industries internationally to share best practice and develop new business networks. The programme runs concurrently with ‘The Global Trade Development Week’, 21-24 October, Dubai and includes a site tour programme to visit leading industrial locations & facilities. Dr. Marco Tieman will conduct a Post Summit Workshop on Wednesday 23 October on halal production requirements, practices and standards and halal logistics. http://www.kwhalal.com/ http://kwg.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/...

Halal leads to stronger partnerships with suppliers (strategic and leverage products) and adopting various strategies to secure continuity of supply (bottleneck products). Therefore conventional commodity categories in certain industries can be allocated different for halal certified products and services, resulting in possible different product and supplier strategies. Halal requirements also have impact on the purchasing process; its tactical and operational purchasing activities.For halal certified companies it is important to extend halal towards purchasing. Effective alignment is required between the halal policy, procurement strategy and purchasing process. A procurement organisation can progress in three stages, from viewing halal compliance as opportunity, making its supply chains halal, to making its value chain halal. 10.1108/JIMA-01-2012-0004

There is a preferred higher level of segregation in a Muslim country than a non-Muslim country. A Muslim country has a higher willingness to pay for a halal logistics system as compared to a non-Muslim country. Furthermore, there lies a heavy responsibility with the manufacturer to extend halal assurance towards supply chain management. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17090002&show=abstract

This research paper aims to establish the principles of halal logistics. This exploratory research paper is based on a large discussion group held in Malaysia to define the scope of halal logistics, its principles and foundation for Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Halal logistics covers warehousing, transportation and terminal operations. The establishment of these principles serves as a guide for the creation of a global halal logistics system; minimising hardship for the halal industry; define cross-contamination between halal and haram and how to avoid it; create an evolution of a complete halal value chain and supply chain; and benchmark with existing standards and best practices. For Muslim countries, halal logistics is based on avoiding direct contact with haram, addressing the risk of contamination, and perception of the Muslim consumer. For non-Muslim countries, halal logistics is only based on avoiding direct contact with haram and addressing the risk of contamination. Since ...

The 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. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17053865&show=abstract  

There is no effective control of halal food chains and the availability and access to the required diverse range of halal foods is not well secured. Muslim countries need to expand their role in the halal food value chain. This should be done through (1) invest in relieving critical bottlenecks; (2) establish halal parks; (3) develop a halal supply chain orchestrator; and (4) better protect halal in non-Muslim countries. http://www.iais.org.my/e/publications/icr-journal.html  

The purpose of the Halal SuperHighway design is to provide a blueprint for the command & control of global Halal supply chains. The Halal SuperHighway is the result of a 5-year research program conducted under the Halal Research Centre of LBB International in Malaysia. In this research report the supply chain strategy, supply chain network structure, supply chain business processes and supply chain control are defined. The Halal SuperHighway can be an important instrument in the authentication of Halal in a supply chain, providing market access and a cost advantage for the Halal industry. http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/181612/halal-superhighway