ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses Islamic logistics provides a clear and thorough analysis of the issues surrounding Halal logistics to students, academicians, practitioners and consumers at large. It also discusses the importance of Halal logistics as a source of competitive advantage to the industries. The market for Halal products is widely distributed throughout the world. Halal logistics providers should ensure the prevention of: cross-contamination that could result from shared facilities and handling; and contamination from residuals and traces such as aromas, which could result from shared use and inefficient cleaning. The Halal concept is applied throughout the value chain: from the food being fed to animals to food services, as well as the transportation, storage, handling and delivery of Halal products to consumers. More specifically, the key to a Shariah-compliant supply chain is the separation of Halal from Haram products to avoid cross-contamination and shipping mistakes, and to ensure consistency with the expectations and perceptions of Muslim consumers.
