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Training IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry — Understanding requirements, successfully guiding certification

Learn how to implement the requirements of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard in a practical way, manage risks in wholesale and further develop your quality management in compliance with audits.

1 x 6.5 hours.

Max. 12 participants

Live online

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Training IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry

Quality and product safety don't end with the manufacturer.

Wholesalers and trading companies bear a key responsibility for the safety and conformity of the products they trade. The IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard helps companies manage risks along the supply chain, reliably assess suppliers, and transparently document processes.
In this live online training, you will learn about the requirements of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard and how to implement them practically in your company – from supplier evaluation to storage and traceability to successful audit preparation.

Audit-oriented

Learn to understand the requirements of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard and implement them safely in your company.

Practical

Benefit from examples from wholesale, import and food trade as well as numerous experiences from audits and consulting projects.

Can be implemented directly

You will receive concrete recommendations for action, helpful documentation approaches and tips for practical implementation.

Advantages of our IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry training

From experts

Practical trainers

Small groups

Max. 12 participants

On-line

Without travel times

documents

Directly as PDF

For groups*

special conditions

For businesses**

Customizable**​

** For businesses: We also offer our training courses in-house upon request. Please contact us for further information. info@praxistrainings-LMS.de.

* For groups: Sign up below info@praxistrainings-LMS.deto receive an individual offer.

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Why is the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard gaining in importance?

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Today, trading companies assume far more responsibility than simply handling goods. They must ensure that products are safely sourced, stored, and distributed throughout the entire supply chain. At the same time, the demands of customers, trading partners, and certification bodies are constantly increasing.

Successful certification according to IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry demonstrates that companies systematically manage risks, control processes transparently and have established an effective quality management system.

About this training

All information about the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry training

The live online training lasts approximately [number] hours, including practical examples and a Q&A session. You will learn about the requirements of the current IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry standard and how these can be implemented in everyday business. The focus is on supplier management, traceability, warehousing, complaint management, HACCP, and successful preparation for internal and external audits.

Understanding standards

You will receive a concise overview of Objective, structure, organization and evaluation system of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry standard.

Design processes to comply with audit requirements

You will learn how quality management, supplier management and traceability meet the requirements of the standard.

Successfully prepare for audits

You will receive numerous practical tips for internal audits, external certification audits and the sustainable development of an effective management system.

A successful IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry certification is not achieved through documents alone, but through clearly defined processes, lived responsibility and consistently implemented quality management.

Editor's Recommendation

""The training sessions with Ben are practical and effective. A likeable trainer with a lot of experience and an obvious love of teaching!""

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4,9

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98 % Recommendation

In short: This IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry training course covers the following topics:

  • 1 Basics: Structure, objectives and assessment system of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry.
  • 2 Management: Management responsibility and quality management.
  • 3 Supplier management: Selection, evaluation and approval of suppliers.
  • 4 Product safety: HACCP, traceability and risk management.
  • 5 Storage & Logistics: Requirements for storage, transport and handling of goods.
  • 6 Complaints: Deviations, recalls and corrective actions.
  • 7 Audit: Audit process, evaluation system and typical findings.
  • 8 Question round: Individual questions and exchange of experiences.

Contents & Roadmap

Content and topics of your IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry training

The training includes a Live online training, training materials as a PDF handout, practical examples and your personal certificate of participation.

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Phase 01

Basics of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard

  • Objectives and scope of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard
  • Structure and organization of requirements
  • Differentiation from other IFS standards
  • Fundamentals of the certification and assessment system

02

Phase 02

Corporate management and quality management

  • Corporate policy and responsibilities
  • Tasks and responsibilities of the company management
  • Document and record management
  • Internal communication and training requirements
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Phase 03

supplier management

  • Selection, evaluation and approval of suppliers
  • Monitoring and regular reassessment of supplier performance
  • Product specifications and contractual requirements
  • Handling changes, deviations and non-conforming deliveries
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Phase 04

Product safety and HACCP

  • Hazard and product risk assessment in the wholesale and cash & carry sector
  • Relevant HACCP requirements and risk-based control measures
  • Establishment of appropriate protective, testing and monitoring measures
  • Responsibilities in outsourced processes and services
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Phase 05

Storage and logistics

  • Requirements for goods receipt, storage and goods dispatch
  • Hygiene and storage conditions for different product groups
  • Temperature control, monitoring and handling of deviations
  • Pest management as well as control of goods movements and inventory.
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Phase 06

Complaints, recalls and corrective actions

  • Handling of complaints and grievances
  • Handling non-conforming products
  • Product recall and take-back procedures
  • Root cause analysis as well as the definition and effectiveness testing of corrective measures
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Phase 07

Audit process, evaluation system and typical findings

  • Preparation for the certification audit
  • Procedure of an IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Audit
  • Evaluation of requirements and deviations
  • Typical audit findings and operational areas for action
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Phase 08

Individual questions and exchange of experiences

  • Working through practical case studies
  • Questions from participants regarding the standard requirements
  • Exchange of experiences from wholesale and cash & carry
  • Concrete next steps for your own company

Your trainers

Your experts for IFS, quality management and food safety

Benefit from in-depth IFS, consulting, and practical experience. The training is led by experienced experts and combines standard requirements with concrete examples from retail companies.

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Certified

Ben Buhlman

Expert · IFS Consultant

20+ years of experience

Ben Buhlmann has been supporting companies for many years in implementing the requirements of food safety standards. His focus includes preparing and guiding companies on their path to IFS certification. In his training courses, he explains the standard's requirements clearly, practically, and with a clear focus on typical questions arising in business practice.

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Certified

Jennifer Ziegler

Owner · Trainer · Food Safety Consultant

15+ years of experience

Jennifer Ziegler supports companies in the practical implementation of food safety, hygiene, and quality management requirements. Her focus is on clear communication, interaction, and the transfer of requirements into everyday business operations.

Upcoming Events

Live online dates 2027

Each session takes place over half a day — including training materials, checklist and certificate.

March 3, 2027

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

September 14, 2027

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

More dates to follow

On-line 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Available

This is how it works

From registration to secure implementation — in four steps.

register

Choose a live online appointment. Registration takes less than 2 minutes.

preparation

You will receive an email confirmation with a participation link. Two days before the training, you will receive the handout and further information.

training

They participate in the training day via Zoom (browser application without download) — interactively.

certificate

You will receive your certificate of participation and, if applicable, further information on the topic.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about our IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry training course

This training is aimed at specialists and managers from wholesale, food retail, import and distribution, as well as employees from quality management, quality assurance, purchasing and logistics. It is suitable both for companies seeking IFS Wholesaler certification and for businesses wishing to further develop their existing management systems.

No prior knowledge is required. Basic knowledge of quality management or food safety is helpful, but not a prerequisite. The content is explained clearly and illustrated with practical examples.

The training is based on the current version of the IFS Wholesale / Cash & Carry Standard. Changes and new requirements are regularly integrated into the training materials, ensuring you are always up to date.

Yes. You will learn about the structure of the evaluation system and how auditors assess requirements, the significance of deviations, and how to avoid typical audit findings.

Yes. After the training, you will receive the digital seminar materials as a PDF. These contain the most important content, practical examples, and helpful tips for implementation in your company.

Of course. Throughout the entire training, there will be ample time for individual questions and discussions about specific challenges from your daily business.

Yes. After participating, you will receive a certificate of participation as proof of your further training.

Yes. For companies, we also offer the training as individual in-house training upon request – online or on site.

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Next date: March 3, 2027

590,00  plus VAT.

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