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Operations & Supply Chain

Cold Chain Management

Temperature-sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals and vaccines require controlled conditions from production to consumption. This course covers cold chain principles, packaging, storage and transport, temperature monitoring, regulatory requirements, risk management and excursion handling.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Cold chain failures cause product loss, safety risks and regulatory issues. This course helps you design and manage reliable cold chains.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses case studies, risk assessment exercises, monitoring technology demonstrations and process design workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain cold chain principles and product requirements
  • Select packaging, storage and transport solutions
  • Implement temperature monitoring and data logging
  • Comply with relevant regulations and good distribution practice
  • Manage temperature excursions and risks
  • Improve cold chain performance and sustainability
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Logistics and supply chain managers
  • Pharmaceutical distribution professionals
  • Food supply chain managers
  • Quality assurance staff
  • Warehouse managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Temperature control
  • Cold chain packaging
  • Monitoring technology
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Excursion management
  • Risk assessment
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Cold Chain Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Temperature-sensitive products
  2. 09:54–10:48Cold chain stages
  3. 10:48–11:00Failure costs
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Failure costs (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Stakeholders
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Mapping a cold chain

Day 2Storage and Packaging

  1. 09:00–09:54Cold storage design
  2. 09:54–10:48Passive and active packaging
  3. 10:48–11:00Qualification and validation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Qualification and validation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Handling procedures
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Packaging selection

Day 3Transport and Monitoring

  1. 09:00–09:54Refrigerated transport
  2. 09:54–10:48Air and sea cold chain
  3. 10:48–11:00Data loggers and IoT
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Data loggers and IoT (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Real-time visibility
  7. 13:06–14:00Demonstration: Monitoring tools

Day 4Regulation and Quality

  1. 09:00–09:54Good distribution practice
  2. 09:54–10:48Food safety requirements
  3. 10:48–11:00Documentation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Documentation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Audits
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Vaccine distribution

Day 5Risk and Improvement

  1. 09:00–09:54Excursion management
  2. 09:54–10:48Risk assessment
  3. 10:48–11:00Sustainability
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Sustainability (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06KPIs
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Cold chain improvement plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Vienna 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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