Combined Powers: Blockchain & IoT in Transforming the Food Supply Chains (TRUST-FOOD)

The course on “Combined Powers: Blockchain and Internet of Things in Transforming the Food Supply Chain” is designed to help structure a comprehensive understanding of how Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) can revolutionise the food industry. The course is part of the TRUST-FOOD project, funded under the DIGITAL Europe Programme of the European Union, which aims to make short-term trainings on the topic of blockchain available and accessible to SME employees at all levels, including job seekers. 

Why this course? 

This course aims to present and discuss the fundamental intricacies of both technologies - including their individual roles and the synergy they create when they are integrated within food supply chains. The course also provides an evaluation of a variety of real-world examples and applications of the technologies within the food sector - offering insights into new and existing key areas like smart farming, efficient transportation, and food safety. 

Learning outcomes

Participants will explore the challenges and solutions involved in this integration of technologies, examining how Blockchain and IoT can help to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and improve traceability. They will also learn about potential future trends and developments one may expect in the area of blockchain and IoT, and in the context of the food industry. 

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The course is split into 13 lectures and 4 quizzes and takes around 2.5 hours of total study time to complete.