Traceability-Technology-Training (3T) Framework for Halal Logistics at Small Medium Enterprises

With the hype of blockchain technology in realizing the fourth industry revolution (4IR), it is perceived that there are challenges in terms of commitment among the companies involved in the supply chain, mainly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performing the logistics operations. In order to be the leading global Halal hub, Malaysia needs to support these companies to ensure that halal traceability issues could be solved with the technology for 4IR. In most cases, only manufacturer or producer is required to be awarded with halal certification, instead of every company within the supply chain, which mainly covers the whole logistics operations. Regardless of the halal integrity at the source, the halal compliance and traceability during the logistics processes would be in question if the products are not handled properly or being mixed with non-halal products along the supply chain. This research has conducted interview survey on logistics SMEs in Malaysia to investigate the issues regarding implementing new technology for halal traceability. As a result, this paper proposes a conceptual Traceability-Technology-Training (3T) Framework as a guide for the governing bodies to support the halal logistics initiative at company level, with bottom-up approach.