Dr. Vaibhav S. Narwane is working as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. He received his Ph.D. in the Production Engineering Department, from University Mumbai. He has 19 years of teaching and 1 year of industrial experience. He has more than forty peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Journal of Environmental Management, Industrial Management & Data Systems, Renewable Energy, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of Cleaner Production, Benchmarking, etc. His research work has more than 1450 Google Scholar citations with h-index and i10-index of 19 and 24 respectively. He is a fellow member and active member of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE). He guided more than 20 master’s project. His current area of research includes AI/ML for Manufacturing, Big data analytics, Smart Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Analytics.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Department of Production Engineering
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Mechanical Engineering, Management Science and Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
An exploration of factors influencing the adoption of Digital Twin technology in predictive maintenance Seema Nagrani, Vaibhav S. Narwane Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 2026 Purpose A Digital Twin (DT) is an advanced technology used in predictive maintenance (PdM) to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. However, adopting DT in PdM is challenging. The focus of this study is to identify the key factors influencing the adoption of DT in PdM and to validate the conceptual and structural models. Design/methodology/approach The factors affecting the adoption of DT for PdM are identified through a literature review and finalized with the help of experts. Additionally, factor analysis is used to make the conceptual and structural model. Findings The seven factors were identified, and based on these factors, seven hypotheses were developed. Top management supports system monitoring, sustainable practices, safety and risk management and privacy and security concerns, which are supported by hypotheses. However, technical complexities and parameter optimization are not supported hypotheses. Research limitations/implications The sample size was finalized using the Cochran formula, and 100 responses were gathered for the study. Practical implications This study helps managers and policymakers to adopt DT for PdM effectively. The results may help management allocate the required funds and provide training programmes to adopt DT technology. Originality/value This study shows the influence of factors on the adoption of DT for PdM and determines an effective structure-based modeling method. This can be used in the manufacturing industry to select and implement the DT for PdM.
An interpretive analysis of influential drivers for control tower adoption in supply chains Magesh kumar M. Nadar, Angappa Gunasekaran, Vaibhav S. Narwane Supply Chain Analytics, 2026 A Supply Chain Control Tower (SCCT) provides real-time information, analytics, and decision support for supply chain management, helping organizations manage disruptions and inefficiencies before they occur. The complexity of contemporary supply chains is characterized by various influential factors that significantly affect the performance of Supply Chain Control Towers (SCCT). Interpreting the interactions among these factors is the key for supply chain managers in their efforts to improve decision quality and performance. Factor analysis is used to identify, prioritize, and rank the influential success factors that help accomplish SCCT effectiveness. This study investigates the influential drivers that shape SCCT adoption by applying Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (TISM) to evaluate how they relate and MICMAC (Matrice d’Impacts Croisés Multiplication Appliquée à un Classement) analysis to determine their relative importance. The results illustrate that SC visibility and transparency are the principal factors, while the sustainable growth strategy is the least important factor influencing SCCT. This study delivers valuable practical understanding to supply chain managers regarding expediting efforts and effectively applying SCCT, ultimately boosting supply chain performance. • Identify key success factors for control tower implementation in supply chains. • Analyze factor relationships using interpretive structural modeling methods. • Highlight visibility and transparency as the most influential control tower driver. • Redevelop a hierarchical model to guide control tower deployment strategies. • Provide practical insights for enhancing decision-making in supply chain operations.
Designing a framework for a data-driven digital twin model to predict remaining useful life Seema Nagrani, Vaibhav S. Narwane, Swati V. Narwane Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 2026 Purpose Digital twin (DT) is a technology used in Industry 4.0 to enhance the efficiency of the industry. Therefore, data-driven DT should be implemented to determine the remaining useful life (RUL) of the component/system to prevent sudden breakdowns. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a secondary dataset to develop a data-driven DT model to predict the RUL of mechanical systems, such as turbo engines. Principal component analysis technique was used to reduce the features of the given dataset. Additionally, different machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest (RF), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), Extreme Gradient Boosting and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) were used to develop an accurate data-driven DT model. A conceptual framework was discussed to develop the data-driven DT model for predicting RUL. Findings This study shows that LSTM is the most suitable model for predicting turbo engine RUL on the secondary dataset, achieving the lowest root mean squared error. Additionally, the receiver operating characteristic curve shows 98% accuracy for LSTM. Whereas AdaBoost, RF and CNN are not very accurate for the given dataset. Practical implications This study helps industry professionals to understand the role of a data-driven DT model in determining the RUL of mechanical components/systems to reduce downtime. It is helpful to implement a data-driven DT model for RUL prediction within a conceptual framework. Originality/value This study used a secondary dataset to develop a data-driven DT model for RUL prediction, accompanied by a conceptual framework for such a model.
Investigation of unbalance fault using signature analysis and the taguchi method Indrajeet Mahto, Seema Nagrani, Vaibhav S. Narwane Noise and Vibration Worldwide, 2026 Mechanical systems are suddenly breaking down in the industry, reducing productivity. This happened due to various faults such as unbalance, bearing, misalignment, etc. Primarily, an unbalanced fault occurs in mechanical systems. This study aims to investigate unbalanced faults in mechanical systems to reduce the sudden stoppage in the industry. This study is carried out on the mechanical system for an unbalanced fault. The factors affecting the unbalanced system frequency and mass are investigated using Signature Analysis (SA) and the Taguchi Method. It is observed that the maximum amplitude of vibration occurs at the running frequency of the system when an unbalanced fault is present. Furthermore, it is observed that frequency dominates the unbalanced system more than the unbalanced mass. This study helps the industrialist and researcher implement SA in the industry to identify the type of fault easily. It also suggests that controlling the running frequency is more important than the unbalanced mass. This study is one of the very few investigations that represent unbalanced fault through SA and the Taguchi method.
Repurposing product development after COVID-19 by integrating Industry 4.0 and agile new product development practices in emerging economies Manoj A. Palsodkar, Rajesh Pansare, Madhukar R. Nagare, Vaibhav Narwane Journal of Engineering Design and Technology, 2025 Purpose After the COVID-19 pandemic, companies from a variety of sectors began repurposing their product development and manufacturing activities. To be successful, repurposing requires a framework that illustrates Agile New Product Development (ANPD) and Industry 4.0 practices. The current study aims to focus on developing a framework that managers and decision-makers can use to successfully adopt ANPD-Industry 4.0 practices and decision-making activities. Design/methodology/approach Initially, a literature review is conducted to identify practices related to ANPD and Industry 4.0. Similarly, performance metrics are identified through a review of the literature. To compute the weights of the shortlisted practices, the Pythagorean fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process is used and the Pythagorean fuzzy Combined Compromise Solution (PFCoCoSo) method is used to rank the shortlisted performance metrics. Findings According to the findings, ANPD practices (ADP) are the most prominent among shortlisted practices. Following that are Technology Adoption Practices, Organizational Management Practices (OMP), Human Resource Management Practices and System Integration Practices. Customer requirement analysis, for example, is an ADP practice that has a significant impact on the successful repurposing of product development activities. Practical implications The identified practices can make a significant contribution during repurposing product development activities. Practices that promote sustainable product development, as well as the use of advanced technologies, will be beneficial in improving organizational performance. Managers can evaluate performance using performance metrics that have been prioritized. Originality/value After the COVID-19 pandemic, this could be the first of its kind to develop an RPD framework.
Investigating determinants of digital twins for predictive maintenance Seema Nagrani, Vaibhav S. Narwane Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 2025 PurposeIn Industry 4.0, different technologies are used to improve the efficiency and reduce the downtime of the processes in the organization. It can be achieved by using predictive maintenance (PdM) technique to avoid the sudden breakdowns in the industry. It is important to implement digital twin (DT) for PdM. DT for PdM is in the nascent stage. This study is focused on the identification of determinants of the DT for PdM for real-life implementation.Design/methodology/approachThis study has focused on the determinants of DTs for predictive maintenance for implementation. To analyse these determinants, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques were used by applying Decision-Making Trail and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approaches.FindingsIn this study, 13 determinants were found out through the literature survey. These determinants were classified into cause and effect in the DEMATEL approach. Similarly, ISM methodology was applied to these determinants to categorized determinants into different levels. DEMATEL and ISM results were compared, and it was found that real-time analysis, decision-making, self-monitoring and diagnosis are the most important.Practical implicationsThis study is useful for the academic researcher as well as the industrialist to implement DT in PdM. Therefore, it can be implemented in real-life application by considering the important determinants.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies that represent the investigation of DT for PdM using the DEMATEL and ISM approaches.
Examining the effect of AI-BDA on manufacturing firm performance: An Indian approach Vaibhav S. Narwane, Pragati Priyadarshinee International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 2025 Manufacturing firms face an uncertain and continuosly changing environment because of innovations, technological changes, and globalization. To cope with this quick and uncertain environment, firms need to be flexible. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics (BDA) are must for manufacturing firms to achieve the flexibility in procurement to manufacturing to marketing. This study explores role of AI-BDA played between Supply Chain Flexibility (SCF) and Supply chain firms performance(SCFP) through six hypothesis. A sample data of 297 responses from forty Indian manufacturing firms were collected. Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analysis were used to analyse the collected data. Out of six hypothesis, four hypothesis are supported. The results show positive impact of AI, BDA and SCF on supply chain firm performance. Also AI positively impacts on BDA . However two hypothesis not supported are positive effect of AI and BDA on SCF needs further investigated. The study can guide decision makers to understand role of AI and BDA to improve supply chain performance.
An adoption framework for agile new product development using hybrid RBWM-ISM-Fuzzy MICMAC approach Manoj A. Palsodkar, Madhukar R. Nagare, Rajesh B. Pansare, Vaibhav S. Narwane Journal of Modelling in Management, 2025 Purpose Agile new product development (ANPD) attracts researchers and practitioners by its ability to rapidly reconfigure products and related processes to meet the needs of emerging markets. To increase ANPD adoption, this study aims to identify ANPD enablers (ANPDEs) and create a structural framework that practitioners can use as a quick reference. Design/methodology/approach Initially, a comprehensive literature review is conducted to identify ANPDEs, and a structural framework is developed in consultation with an expert panel using a hybrid robust best–worst method interpretive structural modeling (ISM). During the ISM process, the interactions between the ANPDEs are investigated. The ISM result is used as input for fuzzy Matrice d’Impacts croises-multiplication appliqúean classment means cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) analysis to investigate enablers that are both strong drivers and highly dependent. Findings The study’s findings show that four ANPDEs are in the low-intensity cluster and thus are excluded during the structural frame development. ISM output shows that “Strong commitment to NPD/top management support,” “Availability of resources,” “Supplier commitment/capability” and “Systematic project planning” are the important ANPDEs. Based on their driving and dependence power, the clusters formed during the fuzzy MICMAC approach show that 16 ANPDEs appear in the dependent zone, one ANPDE in the linkage zone and 14 ANPDEs in the driving zone. Practical implications This research has intense functional consequences for researchers and practitioners within the industry. Industry professionals require a conservative focus on the established ANPDEs during ANPD adoption. Management has to carefully prepare a course of action to avoid any flop during ANPD adoption. Originality/value The framework established is a one-of-a-kind study that provides an integrated impression of important ANPDEs. The authors hope that the suggested structural framework will serve as a blueprint for scholars working in the ANPD domain and will aid in its adoption.
Quantum machine learning a new frontier in smart manufacturing: a systematic literature review from period 1995 to 2021 Vaibhav S. Narwane, Angappa Gunasekaran, Bhaskar B. Gardas, Pinyarat Sirisomboonsuk International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2025 Quantum machine learning can play an essential role in smart manufacturing applications. This paper aimed to understand the state of the art of quantum computing in machine learning and its role in smart manufacturing. A systematic literature review of 45 articles from 34 reputed journals from 1995–2021 was carried out. The study grouped documents into different categories and sub-categories for detailed analysis. The four broad categories, namely quantum neural network, quantum regression, quantum clustering, and quantum for smart manufacturing technologies, were studied. However, the analysis revealed that most studies belonged to the quantum neural network. Quantum for smart manufacturing is gaining the attention of researchers and practitioners, and developed countries such as the USA and China are leading towards the implementation of quantum machine learning for smart manufacturing. This study proposed a framework of quantum-integrated smart manufacturing and specified significant research gaps for future trends and directions. Also, valuable insights into quantum machine learning and its adoption for smart manufacturing have been offered.
Preface and Acknowledgements Technologies for Energy Agriculture and Healthcare, 2025
Literature review on employment of unmanned aerial vehicles for disaster management Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2019
To understand the applications of cloud computing adoption in various sectors Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2019
Adoption of cloud computing in manufacturing: SWOT analysis Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2018
Assessing the determinants of cloud computing adoption for educational sector Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2018