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Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Antonelli Luca, Raccagni Deborah

Beyond Victory: Fan Engagement Between Identity and Community

On May 15, 2020, during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bundesliga, one of the major European football leagues, officially resumed play with new protocols, new rules, and, above all, empty stadiums. Following the Bundesliga, with different methods and timelines, all major sports leagues worldwide decided to restart initially without spectators and then gradually reopened to reach 100 ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Fiorillo Vitaliano, Amico Biagio Maria, Bottacin Leonardo

Sustainability Benefits All Actors, Including Financial Interests

The soil is a finite and non-renewable natural resource, a fundamental part of the natural capital that contributes to basic human needs by supporting food production and water purification, acting as an important reservoir of organic carbon, and serving as a habitat for highly diverse biological communities.

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Saputo Aristea

Collaborating is Difficult, but for Supply Chains it is Necessary

Collaborations along the supply chains of the agri-food industry are essential to compete in a global market. There is still considerable resistance due to the nature of these supply chains and the complex relationships within the companies involved. In addition to organizational difficulties, supply chains must address environmental challenges, the resolution of which is necessarily linked to collaborative ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Ruta Dino

A Model of Sports Between Olympic Spirit and (Hyper) Professionalism

Sport represents a complex and varied set of meanings and values: it is a game, competition, show, but also respect for diversity, inclusion, and culture in the broadest sense of the term. These characteristics concern sports in its professional sense, where they are differentiated according to different cultural and social models, whose differences, especially in the field of football, are evident, ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Lo Zoppo Marianna, Amico Biagio Maria

All the Ingredients of Supply Chain Resilience

The agri-food system is also permeated by the concept of resilience. If the components of the supply chain are resilient, the entire system will benefit. The characteristics of a resilient supply chain depend in part on strategic choices and in part on tactical decisions. Sustainability of the entire sector is the most important and tangible characteristic, as the transition to sustainable production ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Ruta Dino, Antonelli Luca

Athletes and Careers: The Game Is Played Off the Field Too

The athlete is the protagonist of all aspects of a sports discipline - competitive, social, and economic. However, an athlete's career is built on acquiring skills that accompany them in their professional pathway. Post-career planning should be established from the early stages of their sports journey.

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Bigotto Chiara, Palmieri Antonio

An (In)Tangible Legacy: What Remains of Sporting Events

In recent years, the sports sector, consisting of various interconnected actors, has been characterized by multiple trends that have contributed to its evolution. Among the most significant dynamics, one cannot overlook the growth of sports events, which serve as the link between sports organizations, athletes, fans, event organizers, and other stakeholders, such as broadcasters, media, and sponsors ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Ruta Dino, Palmieri Antonio

Why Sports Facilities Are a Winning Business (for Everyone)

Modern stadiums and arenas are no longer just places of play; they are also spaces that catalyze economic growth and social change within their communities. In a context where the demand for sports and entertainment is constantly increasing and evolving, the convergence between business and facility development has become more evident than ever. According to PwC's Sports Outlook 2023 report, it is ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Billari Francesco C.

Milan’s Olympic Ambitions Reach New Heights

The Olympics are an extraordinary opportunity for social, cultural, and economic growth for the countries that host them. The year 2026 marks the Winter Olympics, where Milan and Cortina will play a significant role in an important moment of visibility with tangible impacts, measurable in quantitative terms, and intangible values, equally significant for the event's success and the reputation of the ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Giannetti Federico, Lo Zoppo Marianna

Vertical Farming: from Hype to Disinvestment

A strategic sector capable of addressing the challenges of agribusiness, Vertical Farming (VF) has attracted the interest of numerous investors. However, after the initial phase of hype, there followed a significant series of disinvestments that led to cutbacks and reorganizations. This is a rather common situation in venture capital investments linked to new technologies, which often lack the capacity ...