The margins of the food processing industry are under pressure. Customers want diverse food, and society pressures the industry to produce sustainable. Digital transformation is therefore of primary importance in the food industry. But how should the industry do that with a lack of skilled people in the sector who know how to use IT for business?
IT companies who have these skills, lack context about the food industry. They both need to understand the impact and the opportunities for new technologies to boost their market position. They both need to learn from each other.
The research institute in the food and drink industry Campden BRI-Hungary, together with the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) and ELTE Faculty of Informatics developed for EIT Digital Professional School the executive course Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 in Food Processing.
The course Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 in Food Processing brings together decision makers in the food industry and it manager to together develop paths to digital transform the food industry.
The course contributes to a broader thinking on the application of software in the food industry. It gains insights in the IT ecosystem used in the food industry and it gives understanding on the issues the companies in the food industry have to deal with and where opportunities can be used.
As participant, you will develop an overview of the basic aspects, possibilities, and limitations of the application of digital and Industry 4.0 solutions. Furthermore, you will understand the basics and trends of consumer needs and customer requirements in the Food Industry. Become a pioneer of Food Industry4.0 and the digital revolution of the food chain.
Key take aways
- Learn about the new possibilities and enablers of digitalisation and Industry4.0.
- Learn how to identify new opportunities in improving the performance of food processing operations and overcome the food industry-specific barriers.
- Real-life demos and exercises to gain hands-on experiences about the implementation of novel solutions in food processing.
- Apply your knowledge to lead the digital transformation of the food industry.
For who?
Key in this masterclass is that it brings together ICT providers and food business leaders to find digital solutions for actual food processing issues together.
- Future Industry 4.0 managers of food companies, who will be aware of the enabling functions and application opportunities of the Industry 4.0 solutions in the food industry.
- Managers of digital solution providers -who seek business opportunities in the food industry and need to understand the needs of the food industry.
Certificate
After attending the course, participants receive a joint digital certificate of participation from EIT Digital and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
