Supply chain resilience practices among halal food manufacturers for business performance and sustainability

Abstract

Supply chain resilience refers to the ability of a supply chain process to withstand disruptions and to recover quickly from the impact of the risks, while maintaining its normal functions and meeting customer demand and expectation. In the context of halal food manufacturers, supply chain resilience involves the ability to ensure that halal products are produced, delivered, and sold to customers, according to timeline given despite of any potential risks. Halal manufacturers face challenges when it comes to supply chain resilience. The impact of pandemic COVID-19 has resulted to the disruption in food supply chain due to lack of Government policies and roles to coordinate the supply chain process from the farm to the fork, as well as ensuring that all stages of the supply chain comply with the halal standards. This study reviewed all the relevant literature on the supply chain resilient practices among Halal food manufacturers during the uncertain event of pandemic. In addition, a thorough review of policy, regulation, standard and Acts related to Halal food manufacturing process was also being included to get more critical analysis on the issues discussed. Indeed, an interview was conducted with stakeholders in Halal supply chain to validate the data. It was indicated that the practices of supply chain collaboration, supplier diversification, obligation to Halal certification and advancement of technology adoption were considered as the critical practices in supply chain resilient. With these practices, Halal food manufacturers can develop resilient supply chain strategies to manage the impact of disruptions and to improve business performance and sustainability.