In the bustling world of halal certification, a groundbreaking study led by Imam Arifa’illah Syaiful Huda of Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi has shed light on a critical oversight gap. The research, published in the Indonesian Journal of Halal Research, reveals that the current halal certification recording application lacks essential data elements, particularly those pertaining to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) with geographical or location references. This gap, while seemingly minor, has significant implications for the efficiency and transparency of the halal certification process.
The study emphasizes the potential of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to revolutionize data management in the halal industry. By integrating GIS, the halal industry can achieve a more comprehensive and efficient management system. This system can handle spatial-temporal and real-time data, offering a dynamic approach to monitoring and analyzing halal certification processes. “Geospatial technology can serve as a solution for data management in the halal industry, encompassing the management, monitoring and analysis of spatial-temporal and real-time data,” Huda explains. This integration could lead to quicker identification of patterns, distributions, trends, associations, and regional comparisons, providing valuable insights for stakeholders.
The research highlights how GIS technology can support policy recommendations aimed at accelerating the halal certification process. By mapping and analyzing relevant data based on geographic locations, stakeholders can gain a better understanding of spatial distribution and relationships within the halal industry. This could streamline the certification process, reduce delays, and enhance overall efficiency.
The implications for the energy sector are profound. As the global demand for halal-certified products continues to grow, ensuring a seamless and transparent certification process is crucial. Energy companies involved in the production and distribution of halal-certified products can leverage GIS technology to monitor their supply chains more effectively. This could lead to cost savings, improved compliance, and enhanced consumer trust. “This technology allows for quick analysis of patterns, distributions, trends, associations and regional comparisons, providing valuable insights,” Huda notes.
The study’s findings suggest that geospatial technology can enhance monitoring, support policy recommendations, and accelerate the halal certification process. This could pave the way for future developments in the field, encouraging more industries to adopt GIS technology for better data management and analysis. As the halal market continues to expand, the integration of GIS could become a standard practice, ensuring that certification processes are efficient, transparent, and reliable. The research, published in the Indonesian Journal of Halal Research, marks a significant step forward in this direction, offering a blueprint for future advancements in the halal industry.
