Information Communication Technology Adoption Process for Malaysia Halal Transportation

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to propose the Information Communication Technology (ICT) adoption process for Malaysia Halal Transportation. Three leading Halal Logistic Service Providers (Halal LSPs) in Malaysia, which have technology adoption experience for monitoring Halal in transportation and logistics, were interviewed. The assent degree by interviewer on the adoption and the utilization of ICT that complies with Halal transportation standard in their services provided were evaluates. The study finds that the three important element that is considered an important step when deciding to adopt ICT for Halal transportation which are a) Assessing the Halal Transportation’s requirement b) Validating the need for technology specifically for Halal Transportation Controls and c) Assessing organizational capabilities or readiness - activate halal transportation critical controls through ICT assistance. The result is expected to provide better understanding of the Halal transportation requirements, ICT characteristics and components, internal and external factors on technological adoption among Halal LSPs in Malaysia.