- Transport: The camel, horse, and other pack animals were a commonly used means for conducting long-distance trade by land.
- Logistics: Goods were recorded and kept in caravans and organized storage systems, allowing goods to be properly catalogued for traders to know what was available
- Currency: A standard unit of currency was adopted in the Muslim world, called the dinar, which allowed for easier exchange of goods
- Trade routes: Routes such as the Silk Road and other trade routes allowed for faster and more efficient trade between the various Muslim communities