Integrity Challenges in Halal Meat Supply Chain: Potential Industry 4.0 Technologies as Catalysts for Resolution.

Area of Science:

• Food Science and Technology
• Supply Chain Management
• Information Technology

Background:

• Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming food production but are underexplored in the halal meat supply chain (HMSC).
• Existing research lacks comprehensive analysis of specific Industry 4.0 applications in HMSC.
• Challenges like cross-contamination, fraud, and traceability require innovative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in the HMSC.
• To explore how these technologies can enhance efficiency, traceability, and transparency.
• To identify research gaps and future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of Industry 4.0 technologies in food production and HMSC.
• Analysis of potential applications such as augmented reality (AR), metaverse, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital twins.
• Identification of research gaps concerning intelligent packaging, in vitro meat, and 3D printing.

Main Results:

• Industry 4.0 technologies offer potential solutions for HMSC challenges, including cross-contamination and fraud.
• AR can enable real-time product verification; metaverse for virtual inspections; AI/robotics for efficiency and hygiene; digital twins for training.
• Significant research gaps exist in intelligent packaging, in vitro meat, and 3D printing for halal meat.

Conclusions:

• Industry 4.0 technologies hold transformative potential for a transparent and efficient halal food system.
• Further empirical research is crucial to understand the practical implementation and impact of these technologies in HMSC.
• Investigating emerging technologies like 3D printing and in vitro meat is essential for halal standards and sustainability.