Cold Chain and Perishable Logistics
Temperature controlled goods fail quietly and the loss is often discovered only at the customer. This course covers the equipment, monitoring and handover discipline that keep a cold chain intact from origin to delivery.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why temperature excursions matter and how product fails
- 02Cold chain equipment, vehicles and packaging options
- 03Temperature monitoring, data loggers and record keeping
- 04Loading, handover and the points where the chain breaks
- 05Excursion investigation and product disposition decisions
- 06Regulatory expectations and customer evidence requirements
- 07Validating and auditing a cold chain
What you will gain
- Explain how temperature excursions damage product
- Select equipment and packaging appropriate to the product
- Monitor and record temperature across the journey
- Manage handover points where the chain usually breaks
- Investigate excursions and decide product disposition
- Meet regulatory and customer requirements for evidence
Who should attend
- Logistics and distribution staff
- Warehouse and cold store supervisors
- Quality and compliance officers
- Pharmaceutical and food supply chain staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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