Professor Ilyas Masudin from the Industrial Engineering Department at Muhammadiyah University of Malang (UMM) has conducted pioneering research on the dynamics of flexibility criteria among halal suppliers in the food supply chain. His study titled "Modeling of Halal Supplier Flexibility Criteria in the Food Supply Chain Using Hybrid ISM-MICMAC: A Dynamic Perspective" addresses the crucial need for increased flexibility among halal suppliers in response to dynamic changes in regulations, policies, markets, and technology within the halal supply chain.
The research aims to provide a more systematic and dynamic approach to modeling flexibility criteria, contributing significantly to enhancing the overall quality of halal supply chain management. The study primarily focuses on identifying and modeling the criteria essential for halal suppliers in the context of the halal supply chain.
Utilizing the innovative Interpretive Structural Modeling—Matriced’ Impacts Croisés Appliquée á un Classement (ISM-MICMAC) hybrid approach along with a dynamic perspective, Prof Ilyas Masudin's study identified 11 criteria for halal suppliers distributed across four levels within the ISM hierarchical structure. These criteria were analyzed using the MICMAC approach, classifying them into independent, linkage, and dependent quadrants.
The findings were represented in a causal loop diagram, revealing two crucial loops - an amplifying loop and a closed loop. The reinforcing circle comprises criteria such as responsibility, service, security, and trust, while the balancing circle encompasses traceability and costs. Interestingly, despite flexibility criteria not being directly positioned between the two loops, the study highlights its significant influence on other halal supplier criteria. This emphasizes the pivotal role of flexibility criteria in the dynamics of halal supply chain management.
Prof Ilyas Masudin's research provides invaluable insights into the intricate relationships and influences of flexibility criteria among halal suppliers, offering a comprehensive understanding crucial for optimizing the efficiency and reliability of halal supply chain operations.
