The moderating effect of halal assurance system on the relationship between halal food supply chain management and halal integrity assurance

Yusaini H. Mohamed and Azanizawati Ma’aram and Abd Rahman Abdul Rahim and Ahmad Shakani Abdullah and Mohd Saleh Abbas and Azaze Azizi Abdul Adis and Maymunah Ismail (2022) The moderating effect of halal assurance system on the relationship between halal food supply chain management and halal integrity assurance. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 7. pp. 11-19. ISSN 0974-5823

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Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the effect of halal food supply chain (HFSC) management on halal integrity assurance (HIA) with moderating variable of halal assurance system (HAS). Design/ methodology/ approach: This study employed a quantitative research approach, in which survey questionnaires were distributed to 475 Malaysian halal food and beverages producers. A multiple hierarchical regression technique was applied to examine the moderating effect of the hypotheses. Findings: The results revealed that halal assurance system (HAS) was found to moderate the halal food supply chain (HFSC) management and halal integrity assurance. HAS had also been found to significantly moderate the supply chain resources (SCR) and halal integrity assurance (HIA) relationships. Research Limitations/ Implication: This study focuses on the halal industry in Malaysia specifically for food and beverages producers, its findings cannot be generalized to other business categories. Issues of applicability of this study to other countries also need to be considered. Practical Implication: This study addresses the assurance of halal integrity as a crucial element in managing halal food supply chain in halal food industry. It has empirically identified the moderating role of halal assurance system (HAS) to strengthen the halal food supply chain integrity assurance in halal food industry. Social Implications: The study has successfully filled the gap in literature by empirically establishing the moderating role of halal assurance system (HAS) on halal food supply chain integrity assurance. This result has presented a better understanding of the halal integrity assurance concept application in society. Originality/Value: This study is one of very few studies which have empirically link halal assurance system, halal integrity assurance and halal supply chain management in the halal food industry. The paper’s primary contribution is the finding support to the integration of halal context as an important determinant in present halal food supply chain model in accordance with Islamic requirements.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Halal assurance system , Halal food supply chain integrity , Halal food supply chain management , Halal product , Halal food and beverages industry
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1-610 Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. > BP1-253 Islam > BP174-190 The practice of Islam > BP184-184.9 Religious ceremonies, rites, etc. H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD9000-9999 Special industries and trades > HD9000-9495 Agricultural industries T Technology > TX Home economics > TX1-1110 Home economics > TX341-641 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	21 May 2025 15:38
Last Modified:	21 May 2025 15:38
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33435

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