Innovation Manager & Physical Internet evangelist
Innovation Manager and PhD Fellow in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, researcher in Physical Internet and Digital Transformation, I focus on their impact on SMEs and promote innovation and advanced training through the proper use of artificial intelligence.
PhD Fellow in Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Physical Internet Innovation Manager MiMit Impact Manager Digital Transformation Evangelist
Dissemination and sharing activities of research on the Physical Internet
I regularly participate in the debate and scientific production on the Physical Internet (PI), presenting contributions at national and international conferences and events that explore the multiple application dimensions of the PI paradigm in real-world contexts.
IPIC 2026 BORDEAUX
CIDE 2026
5–6 november
Ploiești, Romania
Conference Presentation
The fifth International Conference “Creativity and Innovation in Digital Economy” (CIDE 2026) will take place on 5–6 November 2026 in Ploiești, Romania, at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the Petroleum-Gas University, with both in-person and online participation available. Held as part of the university’s first Erasmus Week, the event brings together scholars, researchers and doctoral students to discuss the economic and organisational transformations driven by digital technologies. The conference explores the role of creativity, innovation and artificial intelligence in the development of businesses and economic ecosystems, focusing on open business models, platforms, co-creation and living labs. The programme also covers knowledge, education, law and financial literacy in the digital age, alongside scientific sessions and a doctoral forum. The opening ceremony, introductory speeches and thematic panels will take place on 5 November; discussions will continue on 6 November through panels and parallel sessions. The conference will feature the presentation of “Artificial Intelligence as a Virtual Controller – Data-Driven Performance Management and D2C Expansion in Agri-Food Micro-Enterprises”, developed by Vittorio Stile, Fabrizio Benelli and Franco Maciariello, which examines the use of AI and e-commerce data to support management control and growth in agri-food micro-enterprises. The event will provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue between economic research, technological innovation and management practice, fostering international knowledge exchange and academic collaboration. Opportunities to disseminate contributions include conference proceedings and submissions to scientific journals, subject to their respective editorial requirements.
Title of the Paper Presented at the Conference
Artificial Intelligence as a Virtual Controller – Data-Driven Performance Management and D2C Expansion in Agri-Food Micro-Enterprises
Research Objective
The research aims to understand how agri-food micro-enterprises can use artificial intelligence and e-commerce data to strengthen management control, improve customer retention and expand direct-to-consumer sales in international markets. The study examines an artisan producer of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) dry pasta in Southern Italy that lacks dedicated marketing and data analytics departments. By examining 2,118 transactions, applying K-Means clustering and analysing purchase intervals, the study proposes AI as a “virtual controller” capable of transforming commercial information into actionable guidance for managerial decisions and resource allocation.
Results Achieved and Future Prospects
The analysis reveals an e-commerce channel driven by organic traffic, with an average order value of €94.66 and a contribution of 12.3% to domestic sales and 3.7% to total company turnover. Order segmentation and the analysis of recurring purchases across geographical areas identify distinct purchasing profiles and, in the most frequent purchasing hubs, a replenishment window of 75 to 110 days. These findings provide a basis for designing customer retention initiatives and commercial expansion strategies. Simulations based on an annual investment of €36,000 outline potential online sales growth to 3.1 times the baseline in the first year and 5.8 times in the second: projections conditional on the model’s assumptions, rather than observed outcomes. Future research will focus on experimentally validating these scenarios, measuring campaign effectiveness and assessing the model’s transferability to other agri-food micro-enterprises.
ISM 2026
10–14 November
Padua & Venice
Conference Presentation
The eighth International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing (ISM 2026), scheduled to take place from 10 to 14 November 2026 in Padua and Venice, represents one of the leading international scientific events dedicated to innovation in production systems and the digital transformation of industry. The conference brings together researchers, professionals, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss the latest developments in Industry 4.0 and 5.0, fostering dialogue between academic research and industrial applications.
ISM provides an interdisciplinary platform for presenting theoretical, methodological, and applied contributions across the main areas of smart manufacturing. Key topics include artificial intelligence applied to manufacturing, digital twins, the Industrial Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, robotics, cybersecurity, additive manufacturing, intelligent maintenance, digital supply chains, big data analytics, the sustainability of production processes, and human-machine collaboration. Significant attention is also devoted to new business models, production system design, and quality, safety, and ergonomics in industrial environments.
Through scientific sessions, keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities, ISM 2026 promotes knowledge exchange and international collaboration, contributing to the development of intelligent, resilient, sustainable, and future-oriented manufacturing systems.
Title of the paper presented at the conference
Human-Centric Decision Architecture in Industry 5.0: Addressing Authority Ambiguity and Decision Entitlement in Smart Manufacturing
Research Objective
The objective of the research is to develop a new theoretical framework to understand why, despite the adoption of Artificial Intelligence systems and Cyber-Physical Production Systems, many manufacturing organisations continue to experience decision-making delays and operational paralysis. The study introduces the concepts of authority ambiguity and decision entitlement, highlighting how the properties of AI – opacity, accountability displacement, and authority imitation – influence people’s ability to make effective decisions. The framework also proposes a human-centric decision architecture based on epistemic transparency, psychological safety, and non-punitive accountability to support Industry 5.0.
Results Achieved and Future Research Directions
The study develops an original conceptual model that explains operational paralysis in smart manufacturing as a consequence of the authority ambiguity emerging from interactions between humans and artificial intelligence systems. The framework demonstrates how an organisation’s cultural infrastructure moderates this relationship, preserving operators’ decision entitlement and fostering genuinely human-centric decision-making. The study also provides important practical implications for the design of Industry 5.0 systems, highlighting the role of transparent governance, psychological safety, and shared accountability. Future research activities will focus on the empirical validation of the proposed framework through questionnaire-based surveys, longitudinal case studies, and analyses conducted across multiple manufacturing plants. Further research will also investigate differences across specific industrial sectors and evaluate human-machine interfaces designed to reduce authority ambiguity and improve collaboration between human expertise and intelligent systems.
12th Benevento Study Days
19–20 November
Benevento
Conference Presentation
The international study days “Education, secularism and religious freedom: responsibility, relationships and transitions” will take place on 19 and 20 November 2026 at the Giustino Fortunato University in Benevento, with the option to participate online. The initiative is part of the research project “Educational and rehabilitative communities: intercultural dynamics and digital society”, funded by the San Pio V Institute of Political Studies in Rome, and brings together scholars from different disciplines to discuss law, education, religion and social change.
The conference explores the role of educational communities in personal development, the protection of freedom of conscience and the promotion of cultural and religious pluralism. The programme addresses issues concerning schools, families, universities, religious communities and inclusive settings, with a focus also on artificial intelligence, digital media, algorithmic discrimination and educational well-being. On 19 November, selected contributions from the Call for Papers will be discussed across six parallel panels; on 20 November, the 12th Benevento Study Day will take place.
The event will provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue on educational responsibilities and the conditions for a society that respects differences, encouraging discussion across legal, educational and technological perspectives. The contributions will be published in an edited volume following anonymous peer review, helping to develop knowledge and guidance for building inclusive educational communities.
Paper presented at the conference
AI education: The MIASEDU experience promoting dialogue, pluralism and digital well-being in schools
The international study days “Education, secularism and religious freedom: responsibility, relationships and transitions” will take place on 19 and 20 November 2026 at the Giustino Fortunato University in Benevento, with the option to participate online. The initiative is part of the research project “Educational and rehabilitative communities: intercultural dynamics and digital society”, funded by the San Pio V Institute of Political Studies in Rome, and brings together scholars from different disciplines to discuss law, education, religion and social change.
The conference explores the role of educational communities in personal development, the protection of freedom of conscience and the promotion of cultural and religious pluralism. The programme addresses issues concerning schools, families, universities, religious communities and inclusive settings, with a focus also on artificial intelligence, digital media, algorithmic discrimination and educational well-being. On 19 November, selected contributions from the Call for Papers will be discussed across six parallel panels; on 20 November, the 12th Benevento Study Day will take place. The event will provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue on educational responsibilities and the conditions for a society that respects differences, encouraging discussion across legal, educational and technological perspectives. The contributions will be published in an edited volume following anonymous peer review, helping to develop knowledge and guidance for building inclusive educational communities.
What I Do
Innovation Manager
I oversee innovative business processes, connecting people, technologies, and strategies to generate sustainable competitive value.
PhD in Big Data & Artificial Intelligence
I explore how to bring the Physical Internet paradigm to life, applying it in real-world logistics projects to create tangible impact.
Physical Internet
I study the Physical Internet to contribute my expertise to global logistics, enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity of networks.
Digital Transformation Evangelist
I champion the digital transformation of SMEs, integrating emerging technologies to optimize business processes and reshape business models.
Impact of Digital Transformation on Small and Medium Enterprises
I support SMEs in adopting digital technologies, helping them improve efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability in the global market.
Advanced Learning
I share digital skills and foster mindful use of artificial intelligence, promoting learning that is ethical, inclusive, and empowering for everyone.
Transforming logistics to be sustainable and efficient.
Imagine cities without empty trucks and warehouses that are always optimized. With the Physical Internet, transport and storage become intelligent, collaborative, and sustainable—driving global efficiency while reducing waste and emissions.
The Physical Internet inspires new skills: students and professionals learn to manage intelligent, sustainable, and connected logistics networks, turning education into a laboratory for global innovation.
In my latest article published on Affidaty, I explore the concept of Physical Internet applied to the supply chain—an emerging model that is gaining increasing attention in the logistics and industrial sectors for its transformative potential. In a context characterized by operational complexity, demand volatility, and environmental urgencies, the Physical Internet presents itself as a structural solution: a global logistics system based on interoperability, standardization, and resource sharing.
The model is inspired by Internet data transmission protocols but applies them to the physical movement of goods, introducing intelligent modular containers, interconnected hubs, and open operational protocols. This approach enables distributed and optimized management of logistics flows, delivering concrete benefits in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
The article also examines the role of enabling technologies—particularly blockchain—in strengthening transparency, data security, and automation of operations across the entire supply chain. The goal is to provide a clear and up-to-date overview of how the Physical Internet can systemically address current supply chain challenges, overcoming the limitations of today’s still-fragmented models.
If you work in the logistics, industrial, or technology sector, this article offers strategic insights into the future of interconnected logistics and the opportunities it presents.
