Mario Rapaccini

Mario Rapaccini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence. His research focuses on digital transformation (Industry 4.0) and servitization of manufacturing enterprises. He holds academic affiliations with multiple universities, including Politecnico di Milano and Scuola Sant'Anna di Pisa. Rapaccini has extensive experience in service management, having led projects like the ASAP Forum and coordinated initiatives such as the PRIN 2015 and Erasmus+ IMPACT programs. His work bridges theory and practice, collaborating with global companies like Ricoh, Canon, and Enel Green Power.

Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include service innovation, digital servitization, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Over 100 publications in journals, conferences, and books, with a focus on servitization strategies, service system design, and data-driven services.

Recent research trends emphasize servitization maturity models, digital twin applications, and Industry 4.0 integration in manufacturing ecosystems. His work highlights challenges SMEs face in adopting digital servitization and proposes frameworks for service 4.0 implementation.

• Grants/Projects: PRIN 2015 (Cost & Performance Management for Servitization), Erasmus+ IMPACT (2020), MITIP 2007, PROSSALIC (EU IRSES 2011).
• Labs/Initiatives: Founded IBIS Lab (Industry Business Innovation Systems), national coordinator of ASAP Forum.