Spiritual Leadership, Halal Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Financial Success in Food and Beverage MSMEs

This study aims to examine the influence of spiritual leadership on the halal supply chain and analyze the impact of the halal supply chain on the business sustainability and financial performance of food and beverage MSMEs.In this case, the Halal supply chain is tested as a mediator.The population in this study were food and beverage MSMEs located in Pekanbaru City, Riau Indonesia.A total of 203 respondents consisting of owners and managers of food and beverage MSMEs participated in this study.Data collection was carried out by sending questionnaires directly.The data analysis technique used was the structural equation model with Smart PLS.The analysis showed that spiritual leadership affected the halal supply chain.The halal supply chain also affected the business sustainability and financial performance of MSMEs.Business sustainability has also been proven to affect the financial performance of MSMEs.The analysis also showed that the halal supply chain was proven to be able to mediate the influence of spiritual leadership on the business sustainability and financial performance of food and beverage MSMEs in Riau, Indonesia.This research has an important contribution for MSMEs to implement a halal supply chain, therefore government support is needed to help MSMEs in managing halal certificates to increase consumer trust.