ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION 4.0

The teaching is part of one of the Minor's training activities in "Economics and work of digital innovation" and allows the student to acquire knowledge and understanding of the foundations of an absolutely strategic theme for companies in this phase of epochal transformation.
The market today requires highly motivated figures who know how to manage innovation processes: knowing the operating mechanisms, the dynamics and the broad themes linked to industry 4.0 is therefore a distinctive element.
The aim of the course is to provide precise knowledge of the operating mechanisms of Industry 4.0 and the main technologies supporting the various business phases (from production to logistics). A particular focus will also be given to one of the most relevant technologies of the moment: the Blockchain.
At the end of the course the student will be able to have a full mastery of the concepts related to industry 4.0, will be able to orientate himself between the different technologies available on the market, managing to identify at least one technological solution in front of the different needs that may arise within a company.

1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- general knowledge of the principles of Industry 4.0
- general knowledge of the main European and international innovation policies

2. ABILITY OF ANALYSIS
- ability to analyze the company's possible technological needs
- ability to analyze the main technologies available on the market
- ability to analyze the areas on which to engage technological innovation processes

3. JUDGMENT CAPACITY
- ability to assess the compatibility between technological offer and business need
- ability to evaluate which company area can potentially be impacted by advanced technology

4. LEARNING SKILLS
- ability to learn the different functions of the various technological tools on the market
- ability to learn the different impacts of enabling technologies in relation to the various corporate functions

No specific prerequisite or condition is required to attend this course. It is sufficient to have an interest in the matter.

1. INDUSTRY 4.0 FRAMEWORK: GENERAL PRINCIPLES

2. METHODS OF APPROACH TO INDUSTRY 4.0: HOW INNOVATION CAN CHANGE THE APPROACHES OF PRIVATE COMPANIES

3. EUROPEAN NNOVATION POLICIES: THE MAIN DIRECTIVES AND COMMUNICATIONS

4. THE PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRY 4.0 IN PRODUCTION
- RFID for security
- Refrigeration On Internet
- Monitoring of a production process

5. THE PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRY 4.0 IN COMPANY MAINTENANCE
- The wearable devices for workplace safety
- Intelligent maintenance
- Maintenance with semantic technologies

6. INTERNAL LOGISTICS AND PURCHASES
- System of tracking resources in the warehouse
- "Dismantling" of means of transport
- Optimization through simulation

7. EXTERNAL LOGISTICS, RETAIL AND AFTER SALES
- Smart contract in external logistics
- A showcase 4.0
- Platform for after-sales activities

8. TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF 4.0 IN THE COMPANY
- Resources
- Network
- Cyber ​​Security
- Big Data & Analytics
- Simulation

9. CRITICALITY, COSTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

10. BLOCKCHAIN ​​TECHNOLOGY
- Framework
- Operating mechanisms
- Impacts on the company

11. INDUSTRY 4.0 AND SUSTAINABILITY

MANDATORY
-slides presented in the course of the teaching

OPTIONAL
- Scientific papers uploades by the professor
- Industria 4.0, Uomini e macchine nella fabbrica digitale, a cura di Annalisa Magone e Tatiana Mazali, Guerini e Associati, 2016
- La fabbrica digitale. Guida all'industria 4.0, M. Rossi, M. Lombardi, Tecniche nuove, 2017

ORAL. Brief discussion on a topic freely chosen by the student (the possibility of working in small work groups is also provided)

The lessons will be held entirely online

Furthermore, during the course there will be numerous testimonials with the following profiles:
1. manager of leading companies in the innovation sector
2. Managers of multinationals who are experts in innovation
3. Policy makers, reference points for public policies on innovation

There is also the possibility to interact with each of them and to have further collaborations if the conditions exist

Some speakers:
Serafino D'Ignazio: Manager Digital & Web Innovation di Banca Ifis
Considi: Consulting society international leader in the field of TPS (Toyota Production/Profit System) and lean thinking
Augusto Pivanti: Innovation Manager of Coldiretti Veneto

Some companies who will be part of the course:
1. FACCO & C S.p.A. Metalworking and engineering company, world leader in the supply of integrated poultry plants for the production of eggs and / or meat.
2. NaturaSì. Leading company in the organic food sector and excellent example of innovation in favor of sustainability.

Internships are available for some leading companies in the innovation sector.

1. Internship for one student at the Swisspower multinational. The corporate group headed by Swisspower Rinnovabili Italia S.r.l. (SPRIT) is a company active in the field of renewable energy production from hydroelectric and wind sources. More than 20 companies belong to the Swisspower galaxy in Italy, which currently own 39 hydroelectric power generation plants and 3 wind farms. for a total installed power of over 111 Mw and an electricity production of over 328Gwh.
2. 2 internships for 2 students at Facco Spa, a leading international company in the sector of the construction of poultry plants

Other internships in international companies will be activated in the coming weeks, compatibly with the current situation.

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development