Program Overview
This program provides a deep understanding of how Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence are revolutionizing traceability and trust across the global food ecosystem. Participants will explore how digital ledgers, smart contracts, IoT sensors, and predictive analytics can strengthen transparency, recall readiness, and compliance with international standards such as GS1, ISO 22005, Codex Alimentarius, and FSSAI. The session features practical insights from leading global implementations like IBM Food Trust, Nestlé, Carrefour, and Walmart, demonstrating how digital traceability enhances food safety, sustainability, and consumer trust. Through an interactive simulation, participants will design a traceability roadmap tailored to their organization’s ecosystem.
Features
- Understand how Blockchain and AI enable end-to-end digital food traceability
- Learn global standards and compliance frameworks governing traceability systems
- Explore real-world case studies showcasing successful digital implementations
- Design a digital roadmap for transparent, sustainable, and resilient food supply chains
Target audiences
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Quality & Food Safety Professionals
- IT/Digital Transformation professionals
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 22 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Food Traceability 4.0 — From Compliance to Competitive Advantage5
- 1.1Evolution from traditional traceability to digital ecosystems
- 1.2Key drivers: food safety, consumer transparency, and sustainability goals
- 1.3Standards & frameworks: GS1, ISO 22005, Codex, FSSAI initiatives
- 1.4Digital traceability maturity stages
- 1.5Case Study: Nestlé’s coffee supply chain transparency
- Blockchain Technology for End-to-End Transparency4
- AI-Powered Predictive & Preventive Traceability5
- 3.1AI in predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and product recalls
- 3.2Computer vision for quality grading and counterfeit detection
- 3.3Digital twins and AI-driven supply chain visibility
- 3.4AI integration with IoT and Blockchain for smart decision-making
- 3.5AI use in cold chain optimization, seafood traceability
- Simulation Workshop — Designing a Digital Traceability Chain4
- 4.1Teams create a digital traceability roadmap for a food product (farm-to-fork)
- 4.2Identify trace points, data capture layers, and system stakeholders
- 4.3Define KPIs: visibility, recall time, data accuracy, ESG metrics
- 4.4Present traceability models with feasibility assessment: “Trace It Right” challenge.
- Governance, ESG Integration & Future Outlook4
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