Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management

Studying the food supply chain provides valuable insights into how food moves from farms to consumers, ensuring efficiency, quality, and sustainability. It helps professionals in agriculture, food processing, logistics, and retail optimize operations, reduce waste, and enhance food security. 

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the management of agricultural goods and services, covering their entire journey from farm to fork. It delves into key stages such as procurement of raw materials, production processes, food processing techniques, supply chain logistics, distribution networks, and retail operations. The course also examines the unique challenges and opportunities faced by both Indian and global food industries, including issues related to market demand, regulatory compliance, food safety, and consumer trends. A strong emphasis is placed on sustainable and efficient business practices, ensuring minimal waste, cost optimization, and environmentally responsible operations. Through case studies, industry insights, and practical applications, learners will gain the skills necessary to navigate and innovate within the evolving landscape of food sales, marketing, and distribution.

For policymakers, it aids in developing strategies for food safety and crisis management. Consumers also benefit by making informed choices about food sourcing and sustainability. Expertise in the food supply chain contributes to a more efficient, resilient, and responsible food system.

Programme Structure

• Food Industry – An Overview

• Role of GMP & GAP in Food Supply Chain

• Principles of Food Supply Chain Management

• Principles of Management

• Post-Harvest Management Technology

• Cold Chain Management

• Food Quality & Safety Aspects of Food Supply Chain (An International Perspective)

• Food Supply Chain Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies

• Entrepreneurship Development in the Food Industry

• Industry-Based Case Studies

• Sustainability in Food Supply Chains

• Digitalization & Technology in Food Supply Chain

• Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance in Food Supply Chains

• Global Trends and Innovations in Food Supply Chain

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration of training is 5 days. 

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for online assessment. After successfully qualifying the examination, the participants will be awarded the professional certification of Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management by Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI). Details get updated on the website as well. The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food, Biotechnology and Agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

Recently, the Institute has seen increased participation from professionals in agribusiness, food processing, logistics, retail, and sustainability. Companies like Nestlé, Cargill, Unilever, Yara International, Syngenta, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, and Maersk offer roles in procurement, distribution, and supply chain optimization. Sustainability-driven firms like The Nature Conservancy and Ecocert provide opportunities in ethical sourcing and environmental management. Additionally, technology-driven companies such as Carbon Robotics and Gotham Greens are transforming the food supply chain landscape.

Future career prospects

The Centre for Food Technology Research and Management (CFTRM) at IGMPI offers an online Food Supply Chain Management program designed to meet the growing demands of the agro-allied, food processing, and production industries. This professional program provides participants with comprehensive knowledge, industry guidance, practical training, and a recognized certification, equipping them with multiple career opportunities. Graduates can explore roles such as Supply Chain Consultant, Procurement Manager, Logistics and Distribution Manager, Quality Assurance Executive, Food Safety Auditor, Warehouse Manager, Cold Chain Specialist, etc.

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Programme Fee Details

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18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in