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Digital Transformation in the Food System

MGT001508Specialization in Management3 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterProfessur für Management of Digital Food Businesses (Prof. Buisman, Joint Appointment der TUM School of Management und TUM School of Life Sciences)
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What it is about

You learn how digital technologies are transforming the entire food system — from production and processing through retail to consumption. At the end you can identify important digital developments, assess their opportunities and risks for sustainability, efficiency and resilience, and design your own digital solution concepts for real challenges.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain concepts of digital transformation
  • Analyze sustainability, efficiency and resilience challenges
  • Evaluate digital solutions to improve sustainability and logistics
  • Assess the effects of digitization on various stakeholders
  • Critically reflect on the role and limits of AI and automation
  • Develop innovative digital solution concepts and assess their feasibility

What the module consists of

  • VorlesungDelivery of the theoretical foundations of digital transformation in the food system
  • in-class ÜbungenApplication and practice of the content during in-person instruction
  • Case Studies / DiskussionenAnalysis of practical examples and preparation for group work
  • GruppenprojektApplication of what has been learned in a realistic project with report and presentation

Teaching method

  • VorlesungIntroduction and explanation of the core topics
  • In-class ÜbungenPractical exercise and deepening of the lecture material
  • Case Studies und DiskussionenCritical engagement with real business and technology examples
  • GruppenarbeitJoint development and reflection of solution concepts
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