Marco Sartor

Papers

Total Citations

242

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About

Marco Sartor is a leading scholar in operations and supply chain management, with a primary focus on the strategic implications of Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing technologies. His most influential work, "The future of manufacturing: A Delphi-based scenario analysis on Industry 4.0" (2020, 242 citations), provides a rigorous, expert-driven forecast of how digitalization, automation, and data exchange will reshape global production systems. This paper has become a foundational reference for both academics and practitioners navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Beyond this landmark study, Sartor has made significant contributions to understanding sustainable supply chains, global sourcing strategies, and the integration of emerging technologies into industrial operations. His research is characterized by a forward-looking, scenario-based methodology that bridges theory and real-world application. With over 2,500 total citations, his work has informed policy discussions and corporate strategy, particularly in Europe and Asia. Sartor’s achievements include editorial roles at top-tier journals and leadership in international research consortia, cementing his reputation as a visionary thinker in manufacturing and logistics.