To deepen industry–academia collaboration and enhance corporate competitiveness, the Sustainability Development and Value Management Center at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) has announced a strategic partnership with the well-established brand Lao Yang Foods Co., Ltd. (known for its signature square crackers). With the strong support of Chairman Tai Ta-Ko, the two parties have officially launched the Corporate Upgrade and Talent Transformation Training Program, which commenced on March 20 and will run for two months. The initiative aims to inject new momentum into enterprise transformation through a collaborative industry–academia framework.

Cross-Sector Collaboration to Drive Transformation

This initiative integrates interdisciplinary expertise from both academia and industry. Led by the YunTech Sustainability Value Center, the program brings together a joint team from National University of Kaohsiung and Success Digital Intelligence Co., Ltd. to implement a three-in-one transformation strategy:

• Providing executive-level advisory services tailored to the chairman’s strategic vision

• Cultivating a core management team capable of executing transformation goals

• Connecting enterprises with broader industry, government, and academic resources to support long-term development

Five Core Modules for Enterprise Upgrading

The program is structured around five strategic modules designed to comprehensively enhance organizational and operational capabilities:

1. Corporate vision development

2. AI-driven marketing applications

3. Operational data analytics

4. Servitization in manufacturing

5. Corporate sustainability

Through systematic training and practice-oriented coursework, the program supports local enterprises such as Lao Yang Foods in transitioning from traditional product-based business models to value-driven service systems. By integrating artificial intelligence technologies, participating companies can strengthen marketing effectiveness and data-driven decision-making, maintaining competitiveness in an increasingly digital and intelligent economy.

Comprehensive Advisory Support Aligned with National Policy

In addition to talent development, the YunTech Sustainability Value Center provides comprehensive consulting and advisory services to address real-world operational challenges. The program also assists enterprises in aligning with government industrial subsidy initiatives, expanding global market perspectives, and ensuring that transformation strategies are consistent with national policies on carbon reduction and digital transformation.

From education and training to enterprise advisory, and from supporting national policy to advancing industrial innovation, this collaboration between YunTech and Lao Yang Foods highlights the University’s role as a key platform for integrating industry–academia partnerships. It also marks a significant milestone in the joint efforts of higher education and local enterprises toward sustainable transformation and upgrading.

Event Highlights

• Group photo from the opening ceremony of the Corporate Upgrade and Talent Transformation Training Program

• Opening remarks by Chairman Tai Ta-Ko of Lao Yang Foods Co., Ltd.

• Opening remarks by Prof. Chen Chao-Hung, YunTech Sustainability Value Center

Contact Information

• Organizing Unit: Sustainability Development and Value Management Center

• Director: Yu-Cheng Lin

• Contact Person: Ko Yi-Hsuan

• Tel: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 5062

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