Course overview
Cold Chain Management Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Cold Chain Management. It covers the principles, the requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Cold Chain Management
- Apply the relevant requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for procurement, supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Cold Chain ManagementTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May – 4 Jun 2027 | Amsterdam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Sep 2027 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 17–21 Apr 2028 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 11 May 2028 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Jun 2028 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Aug – 7 Sep 2028 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 12–16 Feb 2029 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Apr – 3 May 2029 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Sep 2029 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2030 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Apr – 3 May 2030 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 11 Oct 2030 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-SCM-104Inventory Management & ControlFoundation
- QGT-SCM-118Cold Chain ManagementFoundation
- QGT-SCM-138Cold Chain Management: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-SCM-141Procurement & Purchasing Management: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop
- QGT-SCM-158Cold Chain Management: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop