Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Understanding Temperature Excursions – Triggers & Risk Zones5
- 1.1Concepts: Definition of excursion, exposure window, risk accumulation
- 1.2Keywords: MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature), Exposure Duration Threshold, Cumulative Excursion Time
- 1.3Triggers: Loading delays, Vehicle breakdown, Power outage, Last-mile transfer
- 1.4Real-life Case: Biologics supplier faced batch loss due to delayed airport tarmac loading
- 1.5Tool: Excursion Risk Mapping Sheet (zone, risk type, impact, buffer availability)
- Excursion Detection, Alerting & Root Cause Traceability4
- Contingency Planning & Response SOPs4
- 3.1Plans Include: Alternate routing, Transfer to backup storage, Product quarantine, Batch hold/release logic
- 3.2Keywords: Cold Chain Business Continuity Plan (BCP), SLA Bridge SOPs, Re-staging Protocol
- 3.3Real-life Insight: Meat exporter successfully executed contingency after customs delay at port
- 3.47-point Cold Chain Contingency SOP + Escalation Flowchart
- Risk Scoring, Preventive Control & Governance5
- 4.1Concepts: Risk Prioritization Matrix, High-Risk Corridor Identification, Predictive Flagging
- 4.2Keywords: Risk Heatmap, Route Risk Rating, Temp Integrity Score
- 4.3Governance Model: SOP versioning, Audit closure loops, Periodic simulations
- 4.4Case: Leading vaccine firm simulated cold chain breakdowns every quarter as part of audit prep
- 4.5Exercise: Design your own Excursion Response SOP for one shipment route