A sustainable Blockchain framework for the halal food supply chain: Lessons from Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2021
Abstract
This study proposes a sustainable blockchain framework for the halal food supply chain. As is widely acknowledged, blockchain could enhance supply chain integrity, but its impacts on the halal food supply chain are unknown. Disruptive technologies for Industry 4.0 can improve transparency, which is desperately needed in the food supply chain; however, various challenges are also incurred. Based on five in-depth halal food supply chain case studies, this paper reveals a practical framework for overcoming the challenges faced by the halal food supply chain pertaining to blockchain implementation. The framework comprises five key challenges that are vital to small and medium enterprises in halal food supply chain blockchain implementation. The findings also indicate that the halal food supply chain can gain a congruent and fresh perspective in inducing or superseding blockchain technology. In addition, the roles of supply chain integration and food regulations as the key enablers on the success of blockchain technology in the halal food supply chain are also discussed in this study. Additionally, the limitations and future research directions are also discussed.
Keywords
Blockchain technology, Halal, Food supply chain, SMEs
Divisions
Faculty_of_Business_and_Accountancy
Funders
Ministry of Education, Malaysia (FRGS/1/2018/SS03/UKM/02/1)
Publication Title
Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Volume
170
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher Location
STE 800, 230 PARK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10169 USA