Public perception of transportation systems in the halal logistics

Abstract

The need for halal products has now become a trend. Not only struggling in food, but has grown in cosmetic, medicines and Islamic financial services industry. A research from the Pew Research Centre, states that until 2050, the world's Muslim population is expected to grow by 75 percent. This can be interpreted that the level of need for halal products is also increasing. Along with increasing public awareness of halal products, it is also necessary to treat halal in the logistics process. This research examines public perceptions regarding halal logistics, especially halal product transportation, and its variables are perceived by the community to be applied in halal logistics. The results of the study showed that more than 90% of respondents considered important variables needed in the implementation of halal logistics: mainly in sorting goods according to types as well as halal and non-halal, separating halal and non-halal products, setting the position of goods in cargo, using vehicles specifically for halal products, maintenance of cargo cleanliness, training of halal logistic officers, and health care for halal logistic officers. In addition, the use of halal logistic stickers can also provide halal logistic warranty from producers to consumers.