FROM RESILIENCE TO SUSTAINABILITY: ADVANCING THE HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN RESEARCH AGENDA
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https://doi.org/10.35631/AIJBES.828018Keywords:
Blockchain Technology, Consumer Trust, Halal Supply Chain Management, Resilience, SustainabilityAbstract
The rising global demand for halal products calls for robust and sustainable supply chains. Unfortunately, studies in this area have been largely fragmented, especially with regards to resilience, sustainability, and incorporation of technology into halal supply chains. The research method employed includes systematic literature review as well as bibliometric analysis. Systematic literature review has been conducted with the help of Scopus AI. First, the targeted search was carried out; later, the concept mapping, topic identification through experts, and thematically clustering of articles were done. Three thematic layers are found to characterize the trajectory of research on halal supply chain management; these include (i) basic themes such as consumer trust and certification; (ii) emerging themes including sustainability incorporation and ESG initiatives; and (iii) transformational themes such as blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and geospatial technologies. The study makes several contributions in terms of theory development by broadening the scope of supply chain resilience and sustainability to include dimensions of certification integrity, religious compliance, and consumer trust. From the practitioner's point of view, the study provides insights for policymakers and industry practitioners to enhance traceability, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness. The study also identifies current limitations and proposes future research directions, particularly in digital innovation and artificial intelligence to enhance halal supply chain performance.
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