Certified Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Professional Certification Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

ü  Trends and challenges in the global pharmaceutical market

ü  The unique characteristics of pharmaceutical value chains

ü  Key stakeholders: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Healthcare Providers

ü  The impact of supply chain performance on patient safety

ü  Practical Session: Mapping the end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain flow.

Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks and GxP Compliance

ü  Overview of WHO, FDA, and EMA regulatory standards

ü  Deep dive into Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

ü  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) interfaces with logistics

ü  Documentation control and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a mock GDP compliance audit.

Module 3: Cold Chain Management and Temperature-Controlled Logistics

ü  Fundamentals of thermal packaging and insulation

ü  Temperature monitoring technologies and data loggers

ü  Handling biologics and vaccines

ü  Managing deviations and excursions

ü  Practical Session: Designing a temperature-monitoring protocol for a long-haul shipment.

Module 4: Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management

ü  Sourcing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

ü  Supplier pre-qualification and quality agreements

ü  Contract management and negotiation in healthcare

ü  Managing single-source and sole-source vulnerabilities

ü  Practical Session: Developing a supplier performance scorecard.

Module 5: Inventory Planning and Warehouse Management in Pharma

ü  Demand forecasting for seasonal and chronic medications

ü  Safety stock calculations and Lead-time management

ü  Warehouse design: FEFO (First Expired, First Out) vs. FIFO

ü  Controlled substance storage and security requirements

ü  Practical Session: Inventory optimization exercise using Excel modelling.

Module 6: Risk Management and Supply Chain Resilience

ü  Identifying bottlenecks in the pharmaceutical pipeline

ü  Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for pandemics and disasters

ü  Risk assessment tools: FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

ü  Agile vs. Lean strategies in pharma supply chains

ü  Practical Session: Developing a Business Continuity Plan for a supply disruption.

Module 7: Counterfeit Prevention and Product Security

ü  The global threat of falsified and substandard medicines

ü  Serialization and Track-and-Trace technologies

ü  Tamper-evident packaging solutions

ü  Regulatory requirements for unique device identifiers (UDI)

ü  Practical Session: Testing a serialization verification workflow.

Module 8: Digital Transformation and Supply Chain 4.0

ü  The role of Blockchain in pharmaceutical traceability

ü  AI and Machine Learning in demand forecasting

ü  Internet of Things (IoT) in real-time shipment tracking

ü  Big Data analytics for supply chain visibility

ü  Practical Session: Demo/Case study analysis of a digital "Control Tower."

Module 9: Last Mile Delivery and Clinical Trial Logistics

ü  Home delivery models and e-pharmacy trends

ü  Reverse logistics and pharmaceutical waste management

ü  Specialized requirements for clinical trial materials

ü  Direct-to-Patient (DtP) logistics models

ü  Practical Session: Designing a last-mile delivery route for sensitive medications.

Module 10: Sustainability and Ethics in Pharma Supply Chains

ü  Green packaging and reducing carbon footprints

ü  Ethics in clinical trial sourcing and drug access

ü  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in healthcare logistics

ü  Future outlook: Personalized medicine and 3D printing

ü  Practical Session: Developing a sustainability roadmap for a logistics department.

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned industry experts with over 15 years of experience in global pharmaceutical logistics, regulatory compliance, and supply chain strategy. They hold certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, and Lean Six Sigma, and have worked with leading multinational pharmaceutical firms and international health organizations to optimize life-saving supply chains.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to excellence. Our courses are designed based on current international standards and industry best practices to ensure that the knowledge transferred is immediately applicable and adds measurable value to the professional lives of our participants and their organizations.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free.

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  Course Improvement: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Kindly send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above: Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Bank Deposit: Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request).

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202