This two-day IFFI Masterclass focuses on strengthening operational capabilities in the food ingredients industry amid growing complexity and limited resources.
Participants gain in-depth insights into modern maintenance strategies, including predictive modelling, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, aimed at improving asset reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness. The program also tackles a critical industry challenge: the structural shortage of skilled personnel. Practical approaches to knowledge management, workforce development, and AI-enabled support tools are explored.
In addition, the masterclass examines the European Packaging Directive from an operational perspective, addressing key questions around standardisation, compliance, cost reduction, and CAPEX implications. Industry experts share their views on how to manage these strategic trade-offs effectively.
The program combines expert keynotes with real-life business cases from operational leaders in the food ingredients sector. On the second day, participants visit an IFFI-affiliated company, where insights from day one are translated into practical actions for their own operational environments.
What’s in it for me?
As a participant, you will:
- Improve operational performance with practical, immediately applicable tools and methods
- Leverage AI and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and lower costs
- Address workforce shortages through effective knowledge management and workforce development strategies
- Understand the operational impact of new regulations, including the European Packaging Directive
- Learn from peers and real-world cases within the food ingredients industry
- Leave with actionable insights you can directly apply to your day-to-day operational challenges
In short, you gain practical knowledge, strategic perspective, and hands-on inspiration to take operational excellence in your organization to the next level.
