SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MONITOR

Output

2026

Recent team publications

Blockchain-Powered Agricultural Production and Insurance: A Game-Theoretic Model for Fraud Prevention and Smart Compensation. International Journal of Production Economics.
Vishkaei, B. M., Trindade, M. A., & De Giovanni, P.
Responsible Supply Chains Through ESG Factors and Transformative Trajectories. Sustainability, 18(7), 3344.
Pietro De Giovanni
Unlocking Blockchain Potential Through Oracles: Empirical Evidence on Supply Chain Challenges and Performance.
Ruzza, D., Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Blockchain: Research and Applications. Accelerating the transition from linear to circular systems through a subscription-based approach. International Journal of Production Research, 64(5), 1904-1927.
Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Enabling Reuse and Recycling in Circular Supply Chains: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Glass Bottle Refilling. Logistics, 10(4), 83.
Dehghan, E., Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.

2025

Past Publications

Why Nobody Measures the Scope 4 (Avoided) Emissions. Let’s Get It Started.
De Giovanni, P.
A Smart Mobility Game with Blockchain and Hardware Oracles. International Journal of Production Economics, 109533.
Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Optimal ordering for Product-as-a-Service models with circular economy practices. International Journal of Production Research, 63(11), 4066-4085.
Vishkaei, B. M.
The impact of account-based marketing approach in shaping impactful narratives on sustainability and resilience. IMPRESA PROGETTO, (1).
Spahiu, E., Vishkaei, B. M., & Grando, A.
Communicating Sustainability Through an Account-Based Marketing Approach. Economia & Management.
Spahiu, E., Vishkaei, B. M., Spinosi, L., & De Giovanni, P.
A dynamic game of circular economy with environmental producer responsibility and digital product passport. International Game Theory Review (IGTR), 28(01), 1-34.
De Giovanni, P.
Craftsmen and digital transformation: Business strategies and contracts in a post-Covid world. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 78, 101917.
Trindade, M. A. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Circular economy business strategies and public schemes: a game theory‐based survey. International Transactions in Operational Research, 33(5), 2827-2869.
Ramani, V., & De Giovanni, P.
Quantifying Social and Environmental Impacts Through the Life Cycle Assessment: Life Cycle Assessment and Impacts. Corporate Governance and Research & Development Studies-Open Access, (1).
De Giovanni, P., & Costabile, M.

2024

Past Publications

Smart food‐sharing platforms for social sustainability: a heuristic algorithm approach. International Transactions in Operational Research.
Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Bayesian Network methodology and machine learning approach: An application on the impact of digital technologies on logistics service quality. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, (ahead-of-print).
Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
The Impact of Business Continuity on Supply Chain Practices and Resilience Due to COVID-19. Logistics, 8(2), 41.
Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
The modern meaning of “quality”: analysis, evolution and strategies. The TQM Journal, 36(9), 309-327. De Giovanni, P.
De Giovanni, P.
Operational Risk Management in E-Commerce: A Platform Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.
Urrea, N. T., Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P
Sustaining lean changes: the influence and significance of different change sustainability factors in maturing lean change programs. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 35(1), 54-73.
Szwejczewski, M., Lillis, B., Belvedere, V., & Grando, A.

2023

Past Publications

Operational risk management in e-commerce: A platform perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.
Romagnoli, S., Tarabu', C., Maleki Vishkaei, B., & De Giovanni, P.
A survey of dynamic models of product quality. European Journal of Operational Research, 307(3), 991-1007
De Giovanni, P., & Zaccour, G.
A Selected Survey of Game Theory Models with Government Schemes to Support Circular Economy Systems. Sustainability, 16(1), 136.
De Giovanni, P., & Ramani, V.
Flexibility and saturation of production capacity during the COVID-19: Evidence from the field. In Convegno Sinergie–Sima, Rediscovering local roots and interactions in management (pp. 345-348). CUEIM.
Belvedere, V., Grando, A., Chiarini, A., & D'Angelo, V.
Disruptive social manufacturing models: Lessons learned from Ferrari cars and Isinnova networks for a post-pandemic value creation path. Production Planning & Control, 34(12), 1135-1148.
Chiarini, A., Grando, A., & Belvedere, V.
Subscription-based business models in the context of tech firms: theory and applications. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 26(7), 478-501.
C. Lindstorm,B. Maleki Vishkaei & P. De Giovanni
Do automation and AI impact on job reduction? A study on perceived risk of losing job among white-collars in the Italian manufacturing companies. Production Planning & Control, 1-14.
A. Chiarini, A. Grando, S. Venturini, & E. Borgonovo
A survey on incumbent digital transformation: a paradoxical perspective and research agenda. European Journal of Innovation Management, 26(7), 478-501.
T. Volpentesta, E. Spahiu, & P.De Giovanni
Sustainability of the Metaverse: A transition to Industry 5.0, Sustainability, to appear
P. De Giovanni
Rescheduling Multiproduct Delivery Planning With Digital Technologies for Smart Mobility and Sustainability Goals. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. To appear
P. De Giovanni, B. M. Vishkaei
Strategies for the Circular Economy: Circular Districts and Networks. Taylor & Francis.
P. De Giovanni, P. Folgiero
Traceability vs. sustainability in supply chains: The implications of blockchain. European Journal of Operational Research, 305(1), 128-147.
D. Biswas,H. Jalali, A. H. Ansaripoor, & P. De Giovanni
Portfolios of sustainable practices for packaging in the circular economy: an analysis of Italian firms. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 34(7), 24-49.
A. Cozzolino, P. De Giovanni

2022

Past Publications

The Selection of Industry 4.0 Technologies Through Bayesian Networks: An Operational Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.
P. De Giovanni, V. Belvedere, & A. Grando
Responsible digitalization through digital technologies and green practices. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 29(4), 984-995.
P. G. Cardinali, P. De Giovanni
Leveraging the circular economy with a closed-loop supply chain and a reverse omnichannel using blockchain technology and incentives. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, (ahead-of-print).
P. De Giovanni
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Company Restoration Time Following the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability, 14(22), 15266.
G. Sammarco, D. Ruzza, B. Maleki Vishkaei, P. De Giovanni

Ongoing projects

Advanced Engaging Systems to create Responsible Supply Chains
Computing the Social ROI in Operations and Supply Chains
The Aero-Logistics Revolution through Drones

2025

Research Reports

Past Research Reports

2024
Circular Economy Strategies for Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation
Pietro De Giovanni, Behzad Maleki Vishkaei e Lavinia Di Leta
2024
Approcci strategici agli acquisti sostenibili e alla materialità: un progetto per tutti i membri di SOSC Monitor.
De Giovanni, P., Spahiu, E., Vishkaei, B. M
2024
Driving social sustainability through Operations and Supply Chain Management, A project for all members of SOSC Monitor.
De Giovanni, P., Spahiu, E., Vishkaei, B. M., Di Leta, L

2025 / 2026

Conference Presentations

Strategic Incentives for Supply Chain Transparency Through Blockchain: A Game Theory Analysis. SIMA conference, Pavia, Italy.
Vishkaei, B. M., Trindade, M. A., & De Giovanni, P.
The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) on Operational Performance. Academy of Management, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Spahiu, E., Vishkaei, B. M., & De Giovanni, P.
Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Agricultural Insurance: A Game-Theoretic Perspective. EUROMA, Milan, Italy.
Vishkaei, B. M., Trindade, M. A., & De Giovanni, P.
Sustainable Initiatives for Packaging: A Paradox Theory Perspective. EUROMA, Milan, Italy.
Vishkaei, B. M., Cozzolino, A., & De Giovanni, P.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Operations Management. The European Academy of Management (EURAM), Florence, Italy.
Vishkaei, B. M., Spahiu, E., & De Giovanni, P.

Conference Presentations anni precedenti

2024
Smart Food-Sharing Platforms for Social Sustainability: A Heuristic Algorithm Approach, SIMA Annual Conference, Parma, Italy
Vishkaei, B. M., De Giovanni, P.,
2024
Refilling Glass Bottles as a Circular Economy Practice: A Game Theory Model, The European Academy of Management (EURAM), Bath, UK.
Vishkaei, B. M., De Giovanni, P.,
2024
Inventory Flow of Subscription-Based Business Models with Circular Economy Practices, The 7th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Augsburg, Germany.
Vishkaei, B. M., De Giovanni, P.,
2024
Social Development through Operations and Supply Chain Management, BAM2024 Conference - British Academy of Management, UK.
Vishkaei, B. M., De Giovanni, P.,
2024
Digital Innovations and Sustainability: A 5-year Panel Analysis, itAIS 2024 Conference – Italian Chapter of IAS, Italy
Volpentesta, T., Spahiu, E., Carvelli, G.,

Output

Recent team publications

Blockchain-Powered Agricultural Production and Insurance: A Game-Theoretic Model for Fraud Prevention and Smart Compensation. International Journal of Production Economics.

Responsible Supply Chains Through ESG Factors and Transformative Trajectories. Sustainability, 18(7), 3344.

Unlocking Blockchain Potential Through Oracles: Empirical Evidence on Supply Chain Challenges and Performance.

Blockchain: Research and Applications. Accelerating the transition from linear to circular systems through a subscription-based approach. International Journal of Production Research, 64(5), 1904-1927.

Enabling Reuse and Recycling in Circular Supply Chains: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Glass Bottle Refilling. Logistics, 10(4), 83.

Past Publications

Why Nobody Measures the Scope 4 (Avoided) Emissions. Let’s Get It Started.

A Smart Mobility Game with Blockchain and Hardware Oracles. International Journal of Production Economics, 109533.

Optimal ordering for Product-as-a-Service models with circular economy practices. International Journal of Production Research, 63(11), 4066-4085.

The impact of account-based marketing approach in shaping impactful narratives on sustainability and resilience. IMPRESA PROGETTO, (1).

Communicating Sustainability Through an Account-Based Marketing Approach. Economia & Management.

A dynamic game of circular economy with environmental producer responsibility and digital product passport. International Game Theory Review (IGTR), 28(01), 1-34.

Craftsmen and digital transformation: Business strategies and contracts in a post-Covid world. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 78, 101917.

Circular economy business strategies and public schemes: a game theory‐based survey. International Transactions in Operational Research, 33(5), 2827-2869.

Quantifying Social and Environmental Impacts Through the Life Cycle Assessment: Life Cycle Assessment and Impacts. Corporate Governance and Research & Development Studies-Open Access, (1).

Past Publications

Smart food‐sharing platforms for social sustainability: a heuristic algorithm approach. International Transactions in Operational Research.

Bayesian Network methodology and machine learning approach: An application on the impact of digital technologies on logistics service quality. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, (ahead-of-print).

The Impact of Business Continuity on Supply Chain Practices and Resilience Due to COVID-19. Logistics, 8(2), 41.

The modern meaning of “quality”: analysis, evolution and strategies. The TQM Journal, 36(9), 309-327. De Giovanni, P.

Operational Risk Management in E-Commerce: A Platform Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Sustaining lean changes: the influence and significance of different change sustainability factors in maturing lean change programs. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 35(1), 54-73.

Past Publications

Operational risk management in e-commerce: A platform perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

A survey of dynamic models of product quality. European Journal of Operational Research, 307(3), 991-1007

A Selected Survey of Game Theory Models with Government Schemes to Support Circular Economy Systems. Sustainability, 16(1), 136.

Flexibility and saturation of production capacity during the COVID-19: Evidence from the field. In Convegno Sinergie–Sima, Rediscovering local roots and interactions in management (pp. 345-348). CUEIM.

Disruptive social manufacturing models: Lessons learned from Ferrari cars and Isinnova networks for a post-pandemic value creation path. Production Planning & Control, 34(12), 1135-1148.

Subscription-based business models in the context of tech firms: theory and applications. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 26(7), 478-501.

Do automation and AI impact on job reduction? A study on perceived risk of losing job among white-collars in the Italian manufacturing companies. Production Planning & Control, 1-14.

A survey on incumbent digital transformation: a paradoxical perspective and research agenda. European Journal of Innovation Management, 26(7), 478-501.

Sustainability of the Metaverse: A transition to Industry 5.0, Sustainability, to appear

Rescheduling Multiproduct Delivery Planning With Digital Technologies for Smart Mobility and Sustainability Goals. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. To appear

Strategies for the Circular Economy: Circular Districts and Networks. Taylor & Francis.

Traceability vs. sustainability in supply chains: The implications of blockchain. European Journal of Operational Research, 305(1), 128-147.

Portfolios of sustainable practices for packaging in the circular economy: an analysis of Italian firms. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 34(7), 24-49.

Past Publications

The Selection of Industry 4.0 Technologies Through Bayesian Networks: An Operational Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Responsible digitalization through digital technologies and green practices. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 29(4), 984-995.

Leveraging the circular economy with a closed-loop supply chain and a reverse omnichannel using blockchain technology and incentives. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, (ahead-of-print).

The Impact of Digital Technologies on Company Restoration Time Following the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sustainability, 14(22), 15266.

Ongoing projects

Advanced Engaging Systems to create Responsible Supply Chains

Computing the Social ROI in Operations and Supply Chains

The Aero-Logistics Revolution through Drones

Research Reports

Definizione di “benessere” nella logistica.

Creazione di supply chain sostenibili ed evoluzione dei fornitori attraverso gli ESG.

La decarbonizzazione della logistica tra impatti ambientali ed economici.

Past Research Reports

Circular Economy Strategies for Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation

Approcci strategici agli acquisti sostenibili e alla materialità: un progetto per tutti i membri di SOSC Monitor.

Driving social sustainability through Operations and Supply Chain Management, A project for all members of SOSC Monitor.

Conference Presentations

Strategic Incentives for Supply Chain Transparency Through Blockchain: A Game Theory Analysis. SIMA conference, Pavia, Italy.

The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) on Operational Performance. Academy of Management, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Agricultural Insurance: A Game-Theoretic Perspective. EUROMA, Milan, Italy.

Sustainable Initiatives for Packaging: A Paradox Theory Perspective. EUROMA, Milan, Italy.

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Operations Management. The European Academy of Management (EURAM), Florence, Italy.

Conference Presentations anni precedenti

Smart Food-Sharing Platforms for Social Sustainability: A Heuristic Algorithm Approach, SIMA Annual Conference, Parma, Italy

Refilling Glass Bottles as a Circular Economy Practice: A Game Theory Model, The European Academy of Management (EURAM), Bath, UK.

Inventory Flow of Subscription-Based Business Models with Circular Economy Practices, The 7th European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Augsburg, Germany.

Social Development through Operations and Supply Chain Management, BAM2024 Conference - British Academy of Management, UK.

Digital Innovations and Sustainability: A 5-year Panel Analysis, itAIS 2024 Conference – Italian Chapter of IAS, Italy