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

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Rahul Chakrawarti,

  • Devendra Singh Verma,

  1. Research Scholar, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  2. Asst. Professor, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

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 method is used to decide the importance of different factors such as cost, reliability, system availability, and efficiency. Then, the VIKOR method is used to compare these strategies and rank them based on their performance. The results show that condition-based maintenance is the best option among all the strategies, as it gives a good balance between cost, performance, and reliability. This shows that modern maintenance methods are more effective for smart manufacturing systems. This study provides a clear and simple approach that can help managers and decision-makers choose the right maintenance strategy in Industry 4.0 environments.

Keywords: Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, maintenance, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), VlseKriterijumskaOptimizacijaKompromisnoResenje(VIKOR)

How to cite this article:
Rahul Chakrawarti, Devendra Singh Verma. Selection of Maintenance Strategy Using Hybrid AHP-VIKOR Approach for a Smart Manufacturing Application in Industry 4.0. Journal of Production Research & Management. 2026; 16(02):-.
How to cite this URL:
Rahul Chakrawarti, Devendra Singh Verma. Selection of Maintenance Strategy Using Hybrid AHP-VIKOR Approach for a Smart Manufacturing Application in Industry 4.0. Journal of Production Research & Management. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joprm/article=2026/view=245551


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 16
02
Received 28/03/2026
Accepted 09/05/2026
Published 30/05/2026
Publication Time 63 Days
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