Event

The lecture deals with Digitalization along the entire value chain end-to-end, with a focus on production and supply chain. Within this context, concepts, tools, methods, technologies and concrete applications in the industry are presented. Furthermore, the students get the opportunity to get first-hand insights into the digitalization journey of a German technology company.

Main topics of the lecture:

• Concepts and methods such as disruptive innovation and agile project management
• Overview on technologies at disposal
• Practical approaches in innovation
• Applications in industry
• Field trip to ZEISS

Learning Outcomes:

The students …

• are capable to comment on the content covered by the lecture.
• are able to analyze and evaluate the suitability of digitalization technologies in the optical industry.
• are able to assess the applicability of methods such as disruptive innovation and agile project management.
• are able to appreciate the practical challenges to digitalization in industry.

Workload:

regular attendance: 21 hours
self-study: 99 hours