We conduct both academic and applied research in the main areas of Operational Excellence, combining methodological rigor with industrial experimentation.
Our research activities are developed within a network of collaborations with Italian and international universities, including INSEAD Business School, the University of Minnesota, the University of Melbourne, the Federal University of Santa Catarina, and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. This network fosters scientific exchange and supports the development of knowledge at a global level.
The results of our activities are disseminated through scientific publications, international conferences, outreach events, and institutional initiatives, contributing to the creation of a shared culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You can view our publications.
Digital & Intelligent Operations
We explore the evolution of Operational Excellence in the era of Industry 4.0, integrating digital technologies, such as IoT, Digital Twins, automation and collaborative robotics, into production and service processes. Our goal is to design intelligent and adaptive operations, combining efficiency, flexibility and technological innovation.
Environmental Sustainability & Green Operations
We promote an environmentally sustainable approach to Operational Excellence, focusing on reducing waste, emissions and environmental impact across the value chain. We study how Lean and green strategies can be integrated to create responsible and sustainable production systems.
Lean Systems & Strategic Organizational Excellence
We investigate the evolution of Lean as a strategic and organizational tool for building agile, collaborative and resilient enterprises.
Our research develops and applies advanced Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to strengthen business performance in manufacturing, logistics and service contexts.
AI & Data-Driven Operations
We develop data-driven tools and AI-based models to optimize decision-making, processes and performance across industrial and service operations.