Dr. Pallawi Sangode

Associate Professor and In charge - IQAC

Areas Of Expertise

Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.

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Bio

Dr. Pallawi Sangode is an accomplished Associate Professor at N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, with 17 years of comprehensive experience spanning teaching, research, executive training, and academic leadership. She has previously served at the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, and Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research, Nagpur. Her core academic and research expertise lies in Production and Operations Management, Theory of Constraints, Quality Management and Supply Chain risk Management. Dr. Sangode has made substantial contributions to institutional quality and accreditation processes, having served as IQAC (NAAC) Coordinator, NBA In-charge, Central Data Depository In-charge, and Funded Projects In-charge. She has actively strengthened industry–academia collaboration by designing and delivering multiple Management Development Programmes (MDPs) for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Western Coal Fields Ltd., Skill Development Programmes for Larsen & Toubro Ltd., and structured training for MCED, PET, UGC NET, and MH-CET aspirants. She has also planned and executed industrial visits, guest lectures, certification courses, workshops, and international conferences. A UGC-NET and JRF qualifier, Dr. Sangode has authored 42 research publications, including 18 Scopus-indexed, 8 Web of Science-indexed, one ABDC ‘B’, and one ABDC ‘C’ paper. She has completed a ₹1.5 lakh funded research project, holds a patent published in 2025, and has two registered copyrights, reflecting her strong orientation toward impactful, applied research and academic excellence.

Qualifications

Ph.D., UGC NET, MBA (Production & Material Mgt), BE

Teaching Interests

Production and Operations Management, Theory of Constraints, Quality Management and Supply Chain risk Management.

Publications

1. Sangode, P., Wagh, A., & Purohit, S. (2025). Demographic influence on truck driver psychology: Examining the mediating role of economic and social challenges in the Indian logistics sector. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 34, 101665. SCOPUS Q1 2. Sangode, P., & Marwah, P. (2025). Humanitarian supply chain for 2025 wildfires: Recovery suggestions from historical disaster models. Operations Research Forum, 6(3), 117. SCOPUS Q2 3. Sangode, P. (2025). Enablers to the adoption of sustainable practices in automotive manufacturing: Interpretive structural modelling driven by multi-company perspective. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 17(5). SCOPUS Q2 4. Surange, V. G., & Sangode, P. (2025). Analysis of blood supply chain barriers using TOPSIS–ISM–MICMAC: A study of the Vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India. Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 19(2). SCOPUS Q2 5. Rede, G. D., Sangode, P., Dikkatwar, R., Sarda, V., & Singu, H. B. (2025). Relationship between food security, agriculture and the sustainable development goals: A bibliometric analysis. Agricultural and Resource Economics: International Scientific E-Journal, 11. SCOPUS Q2 6. Sangode, P. (2025). Modelling the barriers to the implementation of drone technology in Indian agriculture. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 59(3). SCOPUS Q3 7. Sangode, P. (2025). Fusion of blockchain and Industry 4.0: A bibliometric analysis and detailed review. Operations Research Forum, 6(1), 22. SCOPUS Q2 8. Surange, V. G., Sangode, P., & Gaikwad, L. M. (2025). Examining obstacles to Industry 4.0 adoption in Indian manufacturing SMEs through ISM and TOPSIS analysis. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 106(1), 213–225. SCOPUS Q2 9. Sangode, P. (2025). Dairy 4.0: Embracing digital technology for sustainable farming: A review. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. SCOPUS Q3 10. Sangode, P. (2024). Developing a framework for the Indian pharmaceutical supply chain risk assessment through an FMEA approach. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 19(3), 241–258. ABDC C, SCOPUS Q3 11. Sangode, P. (2024). Systematic modelling of barriers to solar energy integration in coal-intensive steel manufacturing settings: A case study in India. Clean Energy, 8(6), 283–295. SCOPUS Q2 12. Sangode, P., Wagh, A., & Sarda, V. (2024). Financial dynamics of renewable energy integration in manufacturing: A comprehensive model. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Power & Energy (ICSPE) (pp. 1–5). SCOPUS 13. Sangode, P. (2024). Closing the supply chain circularity gap with blockchain. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Industrial Electronics and Sustainable Technologies. SCOPUS 14. Sangode, P. (2024). Modeling enablers for blockchain technology adoption for sustainable logistics practices. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Industrial Electronics and Sustainable Technologies. SCOPUS 15. Sangode, P. (2023). Supply chain risk model for cement industry based on interpretive structural modelling driven by FMEA. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, 16(3), 473–492. SCOPUS Q2 16. Sangode, P., & Metre, S. G. (2021). Power distribution operational risk model driven by FMEA and ISM approach. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 38(7), 1445–1465. ABDC B, SCOPUS Q2 17. Mandala, G. N., Sangode, P., Devi, S. A., & Gandreti, V. R. R. (2021). Problems and constraints faced by farmers in financing and marketing of agricultural produce in India. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance, 9(2), 139–144. SCOPUS Q3 18. Sangode, P. (2021). Service quality in rural healthcare: An exploration of expectation versus veracity. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 19. Sangode, P., & Hedaoo, H. R. (2019). Implementation of total quality management in manufacturing firms: An empirical study. IUP Journal of Operations Management, 18(1), 21–35. 20. Hedaoo, H. R., & Sangode, P. (2019). Implementation of total quality management in manufacturing firms: An empirical study. IUP Journal of Operations Management, 18(1). 21. Gadwe, P., & Sangode, P. (2019). Impact of operations management activities on operational performance in service organizations. IOSR Journal of Engineering. 22. Madavi, S., & Sangode, P. (2019). Exploring the influence of facility location on the operations of service organizations. IOSR Journal of Engineering, 9(5), 45–52. 23. Dahiwale, V., & Sangode, P. (2019). A comparative study of inventory management tools of textile manufacturing firms. International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, 7(4). 24. Sangode, P., & Metre, S. G. (2019). Green supply chain practices for environmental sustainability: A proposed framework for manufacturing firms. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development. 25. Sangode, P., & Metre, S. G. (2019). Are hospitals moving to digitization for success? Assessing through utilization of ERP systems. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Digital Strategies. 26. Sangode, P. (2018). Impact of 5S methodology on the efficiency of the workplace: Study of manufacturing firms. International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management, 9(12). 27. Sangode, P., & Giradkar, P. (2018). Logistical practices and their impact on the operational efficiency of manufacturing firms, MIDC, Nagpur. International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 7(4). 28. Sangode, P., & Choudhary, A. (2018). Application of the supply chain concept to blood banks for effective sickle cell treatment. International Journal of Latest Engineering and Management Research. 29. Kokode, A., & Sangode, P. (2018). IT-enabled operations management in manufacturing firms. International Research Journal of Commerce, Arts and Science, 9(3). 30. Sangode, P., & Hedaoo, H. R. (2018). Six sigma in manufacturing industries: Barriers to implementation. Amity Journal of Operations Management, 3(1), 12–25. 31. Marshettiwar, M., & Sangode, P. (2018). Implementation of 5S methodology in the banking sector. Impact: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature. 32. Sangode, P. (2018). Study of customer perception on the service quality parameters of hospitals with respect to the Nagpur region. International Journal of Latest Engineering and Management Research. 33. Sangode, P. (2016). A study of customer perception of the service quality parameters of hotels in the Nagpur region. IUP Journal of Operations Management, 15(3), 38. 34. Sangode, P. (2016). The impact of quality certifications on the quality management practices of manufacturing firms in the Nagpur region. IUP Journal of Operations Management, 15(2), 25. 35. Sangode, P., & Metre, S. G. (2016). Study of supplier partnership and customer relationship as logistics and supply chain parameters in hospital performance. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 6(1). 36. Sangode, P., & Metre, S. G. (2016). Study of IT adoption and information sharing as logistics and supply chain parameters in hotel performance. Journal of Business Management & Social Sciences Research, 5. 37. Sangode, P., & Vakhariya, S. (2013). Barriers for women entrepreneurs in the Nagpur region. ELK Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Retail Management, 4(3). 38. Sangode, P. (2011). Service quality of Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai dealers in Nagpur: A comparative study. International Journal of Research in Finance & Marketing, 1(1). 39. Sangode, P., Roy, A., Balbudhe, N., & Prasad, R. Automotive supply chain risk model driven by interpretive structural modelling with FMEA. 40. Sangode, P., & Pohokar, G. V. Strategic supplier partnership and its impact on business performance: A study on selected hospitals in the Nagpur region. 41. Walde, P., & Sangode, P. Developing a framework for implementing TQM practices through a comparative study.

Awards

1. Best Faulty Award-Teaching Category 2025, By Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur, Symbiosis International University 2. Best Faulty Award-Funded Projects Category 2025, By Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur, Symbiosis International University

FDP Conducted

1. Was a resource person for MCDM Techniques in the FDP on “Sustaining Quality Research Culture in Affiliated Colleges” conducted at Shri Binzani City College, Nagpur, on 29 September 2022.

MDP Conducted

1. Designed and conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for employees of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (2024), focusing on managerial effectiveness and operational excellence. 2. Conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for senior executives of Western Coalfields Ltd. (September 2022), covering Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Inventory Management, and Quality Management. 3. Conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for senior executives of Western Coalfields Ltd. (December 2021), with emphasis on Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Inventory Management, and Quality Management. 4. Designed and conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for senior executives of New India Assurance Company Limited (2025), aligned with contemporary managerial and operational practices. 5. Conducted a Skill Development Programme (SDP) for junior executives of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (December 2019) on Project Management. 6. Five days Management Development Program on “Operations Management” for LL & MMC Batch of INS Hamla Officers, Indian Navy at N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai in November 2025. "

Paper Presented

1. Triggers to the Diffusion of Robotics in MSMEs: A Technological Innovation Investigation was presented at the 4th International Conference on Robotics, Control, Automation and Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Department of Mechatronics, Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal, India, held in hybrid mode from 29–31 October 2025. 2. “Financial Dynamics of Renewable Energy Integration in Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Model” was presented and published in IEEE Xplore (SCOPUS indexed) at the International Conference on Sustainable Power & Energy (ICSPE), 2024. 3. “Closing the Supply Chain Circularity Gap with Blockchain” was presented and published in IEEE Xplore (SCOPUS indexed) at the International Conference on Green Industrial Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (GIEST), 2024. 4. “Modeling Enablers for the Blockchain Technology Adoption for Sustainable Logistics Practices” was presented and published in IEEE Xplore (SCOPUS indexed) at the International Conference on Green Industrial Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (GIEST), 2024."

Patents Published

• March 2025, “MOBILE APPLICATION FOR URGENT BLOOD TRANSFUSION ASSISTANCE FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS”

Copyrights Registered

• “Framework for the implementation of Green Supply Chain Practices for Manufacturing firms”. • “Rubric for the evaluation of understanding of Facility Locations and Layout”.