Manufacturing, Processing & Supply Chain Training & Resources
A curated collection of free training & resources helping you streamline operations, boost efficiency & enhance processes. Note: Courses were free at the time of posting. Some may offer optional certificates that have fees.
Manufacturing & Operations
- Introduction to Manufacturing Strategy (Training Course)
- Diploma in Operations Management (Training Course)
- Diploma in Applied Operations Management (Training Course)
- Operations Management (Short Course)
- Operations Management (Training Course)
- Fundamentals of Operations Management (Training Course)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production & Quality Systems (Training Course)
- Diploma in Six Sigma (Training Course)
- Fundamentals of using Six Sigma in Supply Chains (Training Course)
- Lean Production (Training Course)
- Introduction to Lean Management (Training Course)
- Kaizen Approach: Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement (Training Course)
- How to calculate machine downtime
- 65 Issue Troubleshooting Questions for a Food Business
- 6 Productivity-Boosting Japanese Techniques
- Health & Safety Courses
Food Processing
- Introduction to Thermal Processing of Foods (Training Course)
- Thermal Processing of Foods: Food Packaging & Regulations (Training Course)
- Thermal Processing of Foods: Separation processes & Heat Exchangers (Training Course)
- Diploma in Dairy, Food Process and Product Technology (Training Course)
- Food Physics Basics
- Dairy Processing Handbook
- High Pressure Processing: Considerations in HPP (Presentation)
- Moisture Control Resources
- Introducing Food Dehydration
- Understanding food processing: examples, benefits and risks (Infographic)
- Journal of Food Processing & Technology
- Journal of Manufacturing & Materials Processing
Supplier Management
- A Quick Guide to Supplier Quality Management (Training Series)
- Supplier Quality Policy Explained (Training Video)
- Finding Suppliers in the Food Industry (Training Video)
- What’s included on a Supplier Specification (Training Video)
- How to Audit & Approve Suppliers (Training Video)
- Supplier Quality Infographic
Supply Chain
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Training Course)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Design (Training Course)
- Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management (Training Course)
- Understanding Supply Chain Ecosystems (Training Course)
- Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains & Consumers in Global Food Systems (Training Course)
- Master Control in Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
- System Design for Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
- Warehouse Management – Principles, Trends & Processes (Training Course)
- AgroBridges Toolbox – Short Food Supply Chains (Europe)
- Does your Supply Chain impact Product Quality?
- Association for Supply Chain Management
Project & Process Management Training
- Diploma in Project Management (Training Course)
- Diploma in Risk Management (Training Course)
- Customer Relationship Management (Training Course)
- Service Management: Building Service Quality (Training Course)
- Retail Fundamentals (Training Course)
- Diploma in Business Process Management (Training Course)
- Crisis Management (Short Course)
- Problem Solving (Short Course)
- 5W2H Problem-Solving Method
- 65 Issue Troubleshooting Questions for a Food Business
Packaging
- The Engineers Guide to Leaky Packaging
- A Guide to Best Practices for Print
- Introduction to Food Contact Materials (Training Presentation)
- Thermal Processing of Foods: Food Packaging and Regulations
- Food Contact Guidelines Paper & Board Materials
- Adhesives & Sealants Good Practices (FEICA)
- Packaging Materials Searchable Database
- Plastics & Elastomers Selector
- Packaging of the World Showcase
- Package Design (Catalogue of Training Videos)
- Free Packaging Design Courses and Tutorials
- Package Opportunities Guide & Training Video
- Package Design Checklist
- Package Interaction Guidelines
- Glass Packaging Institute Resources
- International Association of Packaging Research Institutes
- Inside Packaging Online Magazine
- Packaging Digest
- Packaging News Digital Edition
Water & Wastewater Training
- Water Treatment and Demineralization Explained
- Advanced Diploma in Wastewater Treatment and Recycliing (Training Course)
- Water Handbook
- epa Drinking Water Resources
- Water online: Resources for the food & beverage industry
- Water Journal
Our Sustainable Food page includes training & resources on Water Conservation.
Certified Suppliers
- Find a BRCGS Certified Site
- SQF Certified Site Directory
- FSSC 22000 Certified Organizations
- Global GAP Database
- Canada GAP Certified Companies
Visit our Agri-Food Resources page for information on Ingredients & Products.