TRIZ for Food Product and Process Innovation Training by Tonex
This course offers a cutting-edge exploration of TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) methodologies applied specifically to food product and process innovation. Participants will learn how to systematically approach challenges in food engineering, packaging, and shelf-life extension. The course bridges food technology with strategic innovation tools to create value-driven solutions. Importantly, as food systems become increasingly digitized, the intersection with cybersecurity grows—especially in protecting smart packaging data, supply chain systems, and intellectual property. This training empowers professionals to innovate safely, maintaining both food integrity and digital resilience.
Audience:
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Process Engineers
- Innovation and R&D Teams
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Supply Chain Managers
- Packaging Design Experts
- Regulatory Compliance Officers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand TRIZ principles and tools for innovation
- Apply TRIZ to solve product and process challenges
- Innovate in packaging for sustainability and safety
- Extend shelf-life using inventive principles
- Improve production processes with TRIZ
- Recognize cybersecurity implications in food innovation
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to TRIZ
- History and evolution of TRIZ
- Core concepts and terminology
- TRIZ in food industry context
- Benefits over traditional problem-solving
- Common myths and misconceptions
- TRIZ vs. other innovation tools
Module 2: Packaging Innovation Strategies
- TRIZ in packaging material design
- Smart and interactive packaging
- Sustainable packaging principles
- Problem-solving for leakage and contamination
- Enhancing recyclability and biodegradability
- Cybersecurity in connected packaging
Module 3: Shelf-Life Extension Techniques
- Using TRIZ to identify spoilage causes
- Preservation innovation using inventive principles
- Barrier technologies and active packaging
- Combining TRIZ with HACCP for safety
- Addressing climate-sensitive shelf-life issues
- Secure labeling and traceability systems
Module 4: Process Optimization with TRIZ
- Identifying process inefficiencies
- Streamlining operations with function analysis
- Inventive principles for throughput improvement
- Eliminating waste and variability
- Enhancing food safety through process redesign
- Process cybersecurity risk assessment
Module 5: Food Innovation Case Studies
- TRIZ in dairy product development
- Enhancing beverage shelf stability
- Packaging innovations in frozen foods
- Digital food systems and data protection
- Case study: Bakery process optimization
- Lessons learned from cybersecurity breaches
Module 6: From Ideation to Implementation
- Mapping ideas using TRIZ tools
- Integrating TRIZ into R&D workflow
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- IP protection and innovation security
- Commercialization and regulatory alignment
- Building cybersecurity into innovation strategy
Join TRIZ for Food Product and Process Innovation Training by Tonex to unlock new potential in your food innovation efforts. Gain the tools to design smarter, safer, and more resilient food products and processes—while staying ahead of digital threats in today’s connected food industry. Reserve your spot today and transform your approach to inventive problem-solving!