After returning to Italy from the United States, Voltan introduced serialized production process for his factory.
As emigration seemed to be the only alternative to unemployment, Voltan left the country for Boston in the United States.
[citation needed] Returning to Stra gave Voltan many advantages over more traditional Italian shoe makers who were still bound to manual production.
The few shoe factories in existence at that time were extensions of craft shops rather than production lines.
He created his own retail sales network so that he could sell directly to consumers and thus undercut his competitors.