Can halal certification influence logistics performance?

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to establish the halal certification–logistics performance relationship by means of developing a theoretical model and to suggest areas for future research undertakings. The relationship between various forms of certification and logistics performance has been r...

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Main Authors: Ab. Talib, M. S., Abdul Hamid, A. B., Chin, T. A.
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spelling my.utm.716702017-11-20T08:28:22Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/71670/ Can halal certification influence logistics performance? Ab. Talib, M. S. Abdul Hamid, A. B. Chin, T. A. HD28 Management. Industrial Management Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to establish the halal certification–logistics performance relationship by means of developing a theoretical model and to suggest areas for future research undertakings. The relationship between various forms of certification and logistics performance has been reported in many logistics literature. However, there is paucity in research concerning the relationship between halal certification and logistics performance. Design/methodology/approach: The literature representing the concept of halal, halal logistics, institutional support and logistics performance are synthesised to develop a framework. Two distinguished management theories, namely, the resource-based view (RBV) and institutional theory, set the foundation of the proposed theoretical framework. Findings: The paper suggests that proper application of resources, in this case halal certification, could positively influence logistics performance. The paper asserts that governmental factors act as the moderator between the halal certification–logistics performance relationship, or could directly influence logistics performance. Research limitations/implications: The paper presents a synthesis of previously unconnected variables of halal certification and logistics performance, and integrates the RBV and institutional theories as the basis for a theoretical framework. However, the proposed theoretical framework requires further validation through the supports of additional empirical research. Practical implications: Apart from implementing halal certification as a tool to gain business legitimacy, the paper offers insights to logistics service provider as to how halal certification can be used as a mechanism to improve organisational performance, particularly logistics performance. Originality/value: This paper is one of the first to establish the relation between halal certification and logistics performance and highlights the prominent role of government support as an independent and moderating factor. It constitutes a preliminary argument that entices research within the halal certification and halal logistics spectrum. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 2016 Article PeerReviewed Ab. Talib, M. S. and Abdul Hamid, A. B. and Chin, T. A. (2016) Can halal certification influence logistics performance? Journal of Islamic Marketing, 7 (4). pp. 461-475. ISSN 1759-0833 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84997107016&doi=10.1108%2fJIMA-02-2015-0015&partnerID=40&md5=a7ac0217b7fd0d58d1e86789dd061f5b
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Ab. Talib, M. S.
Abdul Hamid, A. B.
Chin, T. A.
Can halal certification influence logistics performance?
description Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to establish the halal certification–logistics performance relationship by means of developing a theoretical model and to suggest areas for future research undertakings. The relationship between various forms of certification and logistics performance has been reported in many logistics literature. However, there is paucity in research concerning the relationship between halal certification and logistics performance. Design/methodology/approach: The literature representing the concept of halal, halal logistics, institutional support and logistics performance are synthesised to develop a framework. Two distinguished management theories, namely, the resource-based view (RBV) and institutional theory, set the foundation of the proposed theoretical framework. Findings: The paper suggests that proper application of resources, in this case halal certification, could positively influence logistics performance. The paper asserts that governmental factors act as the moderator between the halal certification–logistics performance relationship, or could directly influence logistics performance. Research limitations/implications: The paper presents a synthesis of previously unconnected variables of halal certification and logistics performance, and integrates the RBV and institutional theories as the basis for a theoretical framework. However, the proposed theoretical framework requires further validation through the supports of additional empirical research. Practical implications: Apart from implementing halal certification as a tool to gain business legitimacy, the paper offers insights to logistics service provider as to how halal certification can be used as a mechanism to improve organisational performance, particularly logistics performance. Originality/value: This paper is one of the first to establish the relation between halal certification and logistics performance and highlights the prominent role of government support as an independent and moderating factor. It constitutes a preliminary argument that entices research within the halal certification and halal logistics spectrum.
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author Ab. Talib, M. S.
Abdul Hamid, A. B.
Chin, T. A.
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title Can halal certification influence logistics performance?
title_short Can halal certification influence logistics performance?
title_full Can halal certification influence logistics performance?
title_fullStr Can halal certification influence logistics performance?
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publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
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