Barriers to Halal logistics operation: views from Malaysian logistics experts
There is a growing demand for Halal-certified logistics service, but the supply of such logistics service is limited. This study asserts that there is a potential area for research, and argue that logistics service providers (LSP) are resistant to adopt Halal logistics operation. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the barriers in adopting Halal logistics operation. Additionally, this study tries to highlight the core reasons behind the barrier to Halal logistics operation. This study fills in the gap exist between insufficient supply of Halal LSP and the rising demand for Halal logistics. Semistructured interview technique is used to gather information from four Halal LSP in Malaysia. The respondents are identified from purposive judgement sampling. Four major barriers to Halal logistics operation are identified, and there are four core reasons behind these barriers. This study appraised and contributed to the growing knowledge of Halal and Halal logistics. Research limitations are highlighted and future research agendas are proposed.
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- Copyright © 2015 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Authors:
- Talib, Mohamed Syazwan Ab
- Hamid, Abu Bakar Abdul
- Zulfakar, Mohd Hafiz
- Chin, Thoo Ai
- Publication Date: 2015
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
- Pagination: pp 193-209
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Serial:
- International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management
- Volume: 22
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
- ISSN: 1742-7967
- EISSN: 1742-7945
- Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijlsm
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Culture (Social sciences); Social factors; Third party logistics providers
- Uncontrolled Terms: Barriers to implementation; Religious aspects
- Geographic Terms: Malaysia
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Society; I70: Traffic and Transport;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01581700
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 25 2015 9:14AM