Developing a Conceptual Framework of Halal Operational Excellence for SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijems.v4i3.69Keywords:
Halal Operational Excellence, SMEs, Systematic Literature Review, Operational Excellence, Halal ManagementAbstract
The global halal economy ecosystem is rapidly expanding, yet halal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still lack an integrated framework to achieve operational excellence aligned with Islamic values. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for Halal Operational Excellence (HOE) for SMEs through a PRISMA-based Systematic Literature Review (SLR). A search of the Scopus database yielded 37 articles eligible for thematic synthesis. Five operational dimensions were identified: halal certification management, halal supply chain integrity, H-TQM and continuous improvement, digital technology integration, and SME performance and competitiveness. The proposed HOE framework integrates Islamic values (tayyib, amanah, itqan, masuliyyah) as a normative foundation and generates six empirically testable propositions. The implications are relevant for SME practitioners, policymakers, and halal certification bodies
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