ABSTRACT
Theory is fundamental in research to rationalize concepts, instigate changes and advance a discipline. The existing body of research in logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) suggests more theoretical application and inductive reasoning. Specifically, however, theories used in Halal logistics and supply chain management (HLSCM) literature has never been formally scrutinized. This chapter aims to systematically review and examine the theories applied in HLSCM research in the past decade. Through a comprehensive literature review of extant HLSCM literature published in the Journal of Islamic Marketing, 14 theories were identified. The in-depth review suggests that theories are explicit but used sparingly – implying insufficient theoretical application in HLSCM research. Interestingly, much of the theories used in HLSCM research emerge from other disciplines. This suggests the need for a more definitive HLSCM theory development. The information in this chapter may help scholars (authors, reviewers and editors) widen theoretical application in the HLSCM research and increase inductive and deductive research in the LSCM domain at large.
