Course description
In the management of food supply chains, criteria including the incoming quality of materials, processing methodology, storage conditions, outgoing quality, and much more must be documented at each link in the chain. Synchronizing and sharing this information among all of the parties along the chain is critical for enabling lot traceability, collaborative coordination and optimization of operations, product consistency and quality management, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, customer safety and satisfaction.
Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics Training course aims to provide particpants with the necessary technical knowledge in order to support the safe production of food within their roles. The course acknowledges the importance of a holistic, all-encompassing farm-to-fork supply chain focus across the food sector.
Upcoming start dates
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics, is ideal for :
- Anyone wanting to learn more about Food supply chain and logistics
- Quality Control personnel in food premises and food processing facilities
- Hygiene inspectors acting on behalf of official Public Health Authorities, involved in the inspection of food premises and in the implementation and monitoring of food safety legislation
- Food Safety Consultants
- Food technologists and scientists who want to enrich their scientific knowledge
- Potential food professionals and scientists who want to gain knowledge that will bring new job opportunities
Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of the Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics, you will be able to :
- Critically analyse the factors required to structure and manage a supply chain successfully.
- Evaluate the importance of establishing and maintaining strategic supply chain relationships and customer relationships within regional, national and international business markets.
- Understand the vital aspects of food supply chains from a management and social perspective.
- Get a comprehending of the food supply chain from “farm” to “fork,” taking into consideration the multiple challenges and supporting mechanisms to make sure the food that reaches the consumers’ plates is safe.
- Recognise Food supply chains: production, manufacturing, and Food regulation, safety and quality.
- Appraise the impact of food processing.
- Discuss the barriers to the development of the agri-industry.
- Recognise obstacles in the future of food retailing as well as challenges in International food supply chains.
Training Course Content
Day 1
Food production
- Entities in the agriculture supply chain.
- Agriculture and poverty alleviation.
- The barriers to the development of the agri-industry.
- Future steps for the agriculture sector.
- Case example: Cargill works with producers on finance and risk management.
- Case example: Nestlé works with dairy farmers.
- Case example: ITC Ltd India empowers farmers through technology.
- Case example: Microfinance models within the food sector.
Food manufacturing
- The importance of food processing.
- Changing market conditions.
- Food processing.
- Food packaging.
- Inventory management.
- Food safety.
- Procurement.
Day 2
Operational challenges - Food retailing
- The retail environment.
- How does the food reach the consumer?
- Online grocery retailing.
- Challenges to the future of food retailing.
- Case example: Retailers turning more to ‘dark stores’.
Food Logistics
- Movement of food.
- ICT future trends in agri-food logistics.
- Packaging in logistics.
- Temperature-controlled supply chains.
Challenges in international food supply chains
- International food supply chains.
- Factors affecting the future of international food systems.
- Managing challenges in international food supply chains.
- International politics and food 91.
- Collaboration and relationships.
- Trends in supply chain relationships.
- Current relationship models within the food sector.
- Other trends within supply chain collaboration.
Food sourcing and procurement
- Sourcing.
- Sourcing models.
- Purchasing models.
- Supplier segmentation.
- Supplier development.
- Strategic sourcing.
- Sustainable procurement.
Day 3
Risk management
- Risk management and uncertainty.
- Risks in the supply chain.
- Risks in the food supply chain.
- Managing supply chain risks.
- Managing risks in food supply chains.
Technology trends in food supply chains
- Traceability and use of technology.
- Food production.
- Food processing in a technological context.
- Food packaging in a technological context.
- Food logistics
Day 4
Food regulation, safety and quality
- Attributes to consider when designing food supply chains.
- Food regulation and its effect on safety.
- Food laws and regulation.
- Reference standards.
- Compatibility standards.
- Private food standards.
- Other initiatives within the food supply chains.
Food Innovation
- Classification of innovation methods.
- Innovation systems.
- Case example: Indian curry in the UK.
- Product development in food supply chains.
- Innovations within food supply chains.
- Case example: Types of functional products.
- Case example: Detecting counterfeit whisky through the bottle.
Day 5
Sustainability challenges in food supply chains
- Sustainability – the origins of the idea.
- Sustainable supply chains.
- Sustainable food supply chains.
- Measuring sustainability.
- Developing sustainability within food supply chains.
- Case example: Various initiatives within food supply chains.
- Case example: Just Eggs – recycling eggshells to make filler for plastics.
Food sector and economic regeneration
- Infrastructure development for the food sector.
- Food hubs.
- Moving up the value chain.
- Case example: Food infrastructure in India and new mega food parks.
- Case example: Rubies in the Rubble.
- Case example: Development of smallholder agro-processing in Africa.
Food security and future challenges
- Food security.
- Drivers of change affecting food security.
- Factors affecting the future of the food supply chain.
- Balancing demand and supply sustainably.
- Case example: Partners in Food Solutions.
- Case example: Coca-Cola and water conservation.
- Case example: International wheat initiative to improve wheat security.
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