Training Description

The training provides the participants an understanding on the important role of transport packaging in making their products globally competitive. It covers topics on basic aspects of transport packaging, testing, best practices of other countries, standards, and cost effectiveness of appropriate transport packaging design. The training will be conducted in the form of lecture/discussion, hands-on exercises, and video presentation.

Objectives

1 Know the importance of transport packaging in keeping products safe during distribution.

2 Understand the various topics that affect transport packaging design and the roles of the different layers of packaging.

3 Know the hazards of the supply chains, transportation modes, and different commercial channels. 

4 Understand the importance of preshipment testing.

Methodologies

This course will be conducted in the form of lecture and workshops. A written examination will be given to evaluate the knowledge gained by the participants. A proof of attendance will be issued to all participants with complete attendance upon completion of the course. A Certificate of Training will be issued to all participants with complete attendance and passed the written examanation (70% passing rate)

Training Topics

1 Transport packaging relevance and issues

2 Materials for Transport Packaging

3 Distribution Hazards

4 Performance evaluation (preshipment testing)

5 Elements of effective Transport Packaging Design