Program Overview
This advanced program distills global best practices in cold chain logistics specific to the pharmaceutical and perishable goods industries. Participants will explore the full lifecycle of temperature-sensitive logistics—from validated packaging, qualified transport, GPS-based visibility, and real-time temperature monitoring, to compliance with GDP, HACCP, and WHO PQS standards. Emphasis is placed on minimizing temperature excursions, ensuring product traceability, and aligning with global quality benchmarks through real-world use cases. By integrating operational discipline, digital tools, and collaborative supply chain planning, participants will be equipped to drive cold chain reliability and compliance at scale.
Features
- Implement globally accepted best practices in temperature-controlled logistics
- Align storage, packaging, and transport methods with regulatory and audit requirements
- Leverage monitoring technologies to ensure end-to-end visibility and alert response
- Build resilient cold chain networks to support quality, cost, and compliance objectives
Target audiences
- Cold Chain Logistics Managers
- Supply Chain Professionals
- QA/QC Leads
- Compliance Officers
- Distribution & Export Teams
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 29 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Cold Chain Fundamentals – Pharma vs Perishables5
- 1.1Concepts: Product sensitivity, shelf-life risk, handling protocols, storage & transit profiles
- 1.2Keywords: GDP (Good Distribution Practices), GMP Storage Conditions, HACCP, FSSAI Guidelines
- 1.3Comparison Focus: Pharma: Stability studies, excursion validation, regulatory traceability Perishables: Ripening stages, respiration rates, microbial safety
- 1.4Real-life Insight: Leading vaccine exporter mapped 2–8°C vs CRT risks across 12 routes
- 1.5Toolkit: Product-condition matrix – matching category to temp range, packaging & handling needs
- Packaging Solutions – Product-Specific Engineering5
- 2.1Pharma Focus: Phase Change Materials (PCMs), Qualified insulated shippers, Serialized packaging
- 2.2Perishable Focus: Vented crates, humidity-proof liners, ethylene absorbers, Last-mile passive cooling
- 2.3Keywords: ISTA Standards, Thermal Validation, Last-Mile Packaging Compliance
- 2.4Case Study: Perishable exporter avoided 18% shrinkage using ripening-stage based packaging logic
- 2.5Exercise: Recommend packaging combo for 3 real products (vaccine, berries, insulin)
- Reefer Transport, Handling & Last-Mile Execution5
- 3.1Transport Models: Dedicated REEFER fleets, Milk-run for perishables, 2-temperature zone vehicles
- 3.2Keywords: Pre-conditioning, Door Sensors, Setpoint Integrity, Last-Mile SLA
- 3.3Best Practice Focus: Minimize door-open events, Load plan by temp compatibility, Emergency swap protocols
- 3.4Real-life Insight: Pharma 3PL aligned delivery window to minimize CRT deviations
- 3.5Template: Load integrity checklist + reefer inspection format
- Real-Time Monitoring, Visibility & Control Tower Integration5
- 4.1Technologies: IoT-based data loggers, Bluetooth & GPS sensors, RFID-enabled thermal maps
- 4.2Keywords: MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature), Geo-fence Alerts, Predictive ETA + Temp Merge
- 4.3Situational Focus: Alert fatigue vs smart notification logic
- 4.4Real-life Case: Fruit exporter integrated a control tower with real-time alerts to reduce in-transit spoilage
- 4.5Toolkit: Cold chain visibility dashboard layout – device to dashboard logic
- Risk Management & Regulatory Alignment5
- 5.1Pharma Compliance: WHO GDP, EU GMP Annex 9, US FDA 21 CFR 211
- 5.2Perishable Compliance: FSSAI logistics norms, ISO 22000 HACCP, Codex for Food Transport
- 5.3Keywords: Excursion Protocol, Qualified Route, Recall Readiness, CAPA
- 5.4Risk Areas: Temperature Excursions, Product Mix Violation, Handling SOP Breach
- 5.5Exercise: Build risk mitigation plan for a temperature breach in a multi-modal shipment
- Partner Management, KPIs & Continuous Improvement4
- 6.1Vendor Expectations: Transporter onboarding, SLA alignment, audit-readiness
- 6.2Key Cold Chain KPIs: Temperature Compliance %, Excursion Recovery Time, Spoilage Rate, Visibility Coverage %
- 6.3Keywords: Root Cause Review, SLA Adherence Index, Zero Excursion Culture
- 6.4Case Study: Pharma firm linked transporter payment to cold chain scorecard metrics
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