Halal Ecosystem-as-a-Service (HEaaS): An Integrated Platform Model to Connect Production, Certification, and Distribution for Sharia-Compliant SMEs in Central Java
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https://doi.org/10.24252/iqtisaduna.v12i1.69270Keywords:
Economic Independence, Disabilities, Empowerment Theory, Maqasid ShariahAbstract
The research aims to develop the Halal Ecosystem-as-a-Service (HEaaS) model as an integrated platform connecting the production, halal certification, and distribution of sharia-compliant SMEs in Central Java. The research is motivated by the current fragmented halal ecosystem that causes low actor integration, limitations in the halal traceability system, and the suboptimal use of halal certification in supporting the competitiveness of SMEs. The research design employed a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing data collection techniques that included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The research informants are sharia-compliant MSME actors, process facilitators of halal products (PPH), BPJPH, LPH, Cooperatives and MSMEs Office, distributors, academics and practitioners in the halal industry. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, which was processed in the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The research results show that the main challenge in the development of halal MSMEs is not only halal certification but also the lack of integration of production processes, certification, distribution, and other supporting services. On the basis of these findings, this study develops the HEaaS model comprising the Stakeholder, Service Integration, Digital Platform Core, Value Creation, and Maqashid Syariah Outcomes. This model provides an integrative framework for improving efficiency, transparency, halal traceability, and sustainable market access for sharia-compliant MSMEs.
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