Paolo Renna is an Associate Professor in Manufacturing Technologies and Systems at the School of Engineering, University of Basilicata (Potenza, Italy). He received his M.S. (Laurea) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Basilicata in 2000 and his Ph.D. in Advanced Production Systems from the Polytechnic of Bari in 2004. His primary research interests are focused on the modeling, simulation, and management of advanced manufacturing systems. His specific areas of expertise include decentralized production planning, multi-agent systems, discrete event simulation, supply chain management, and the application of Industry 4.0 and sustainable technologies in industrial processes. He is the author of numerous scientific papers published in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings. Prof. Renna also serves as Pro-Rector for Quality Assurance in Teaching and Research at the University of Basilicata.