Cold Chain Logistics Course | Temperature-Sensitive Supply Chains

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Cold Chain Logistics Management

Course Type

Short Course

Category

Transport

Duration

3 Days

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Course Overview

This Cold Chain Logistics course provides a comprehensive understanding of managing temperature-sensitive supply chains for perishable and high-value goods such as pharmaceuticals, food, and biotech products.

It covers the full cold chain—from storage and transport to monitoring and risk management—while incorporating global best practices, technologies like IoT and telematics, and sustainable strategies to ensure product integrity and compliance.

Target Audience

Supply chain and logistics professionals Cold storage and warehouse operators Transport and distribution managers Food and pharmaceutical industry personnel Quality assurance and regulatory officers Import/export coordinators

Course Outline

What is a cold chain? Importance in food safety, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors Global trends and market overview Key cold chain stakeholders

Cold storage and warehousing (refrigeration, layout, capacity) Temperature-controlled transport (reefer trucks, containers, air cargo) Last-mile delivery challenges Cold chain packaging materials and insulation

Temperature zones and product-specific requirements Monitoring devices (data loggers, temperature sensors) Real-time tracking and telematics Alarms, alerts, and corrective actions

Product quality standards and shelf life management Common risks: temperature excursions, contamination, delays HACCP principles for cold chain Validation, qualification, and auditing of cold chain processes

WHO Good Distribution Practices (GDP) FDA, EMA, and national regulations Cold chain documentation and reporting Certifications and industry standards (ISO 22000, ISO 9001)

Special considerations for biologics and vaccines Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM) and cold chain indicators Transport and storage protocols for COVID-19 and mRNA vaccines Role of UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi

Fresh produce, dairy, meat, and seafood logistics Cold chain in export/import trade and customs Compliance with food safety standards (e.g., FSMA, HACCP) Sustainable cold chain practices

IoT, AI, blockchain, and cloud in cold chain logistics Energy-efficient refrigeration technologies Case studies on tech-driven cold chain optimization Building resilient and green cold chains

Cold chain failures and lessons learned Benchmarking against global leaders Building a cold chain strategy for your organization Simulation: Managing a cold chain disruption scenario

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals and critical components of cold chain logistics Design and manage temperature-controlled storage and transport systems Apply global standards and regulatory requirements Identify risks and implement quality control and monitoring systems Use technologies such as data loggers, IoT, and telematics in cold chain operations

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Language:English

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