Volume 16, Issue 2 (2026)

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• Published Subscription Original Research 30 May 2026

  Selection of Maintenance Strategy Using Hybrid AHP-VIKOR Approach for a Smart Manufacturing Application in Industry 4.0

  By Rahul Chakrawarti, Devendra Singh Verma

  Abstract: In Industry 4.0, choosing the right maintenance strategy is important for improving machine performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring smooth operation in smart manufacturing systems. This study aims to find the most suitable maintenance strategy for a customized machine-making company by using a combination of AHP and VIKOR methods. In this study, four types of maintenance strategies are considered: breakdown maintenance, time-based maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and predictive maintenance. First, the AHP …

  Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article →