The Development of Halal Logistics in Thailand

Abstract

The logistics industry in the halal sectors plays an important role in the country’s economic growth based on demand from the domestic and global markets. Halal industry potential is not only limited to the food- and drink-based products but inclusive of the other sectors such as management pharmaceutical cosmetic, health care, finance, manufacturing, tourism and logistics. Halal products and services are increasingly recognised globally as an indicator of a new level for safety and quality assurance. Therefore, manufacturers in Thailand are more aware of the increasing consumers’ interest for the halal goods and there are opportunities for growth in the existing halal industry. Moreover, Thailand happened to be the world’s first country owning the Halal Science Centre with the motive to be the number one halal industry. Even though a lot of adjustments and improvements would be required for the supply operation, in spite of that more logistics industrialists got involved in this market as the main core of the successful halal logistics management is the separation of halal products from that of non-halal. By participating in the halal industry, the participants/industrialists not only gain a lot of benefits but also enable themselves to create a sustainable halal ecosystem that contributes towards the halal economic growth.