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Volume 02, Issue 03

Published on: March 2026 2026

OPTIMIZING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IN TIER-2 AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF PROCESS INTEGRATION

Sinekha P

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This research examines the operational efficiency and process integration within MK Tron Autoparts Pvt Ltd, a Tier-2 automotive supplier. In the high- precision automotive industry, the synchronization of procurement, production, and quality control is vital for maintaining competitive advantage. Utilizing a descriptive research design with a sample of 40 employees across key functional areas, this study evaluates the effectiveness of current manufacturing workflows. Statistical analysis, including ANOVA and Chi-Square tests, was conducted to validate the consistency of operational perceptions across different experience levels and departments. Findings indicate a robust interdepartmental communication framework and high quality- assurance standards. However, the study identifies significant potential for enhancing productivity through the transition from manual monitoring to automated digital tracking systems. By identifying the specific "digital gap" in mid-sized manufacturing, this study contributes a scalable framework for Tier-2 suppliers to transition from traditional manual oversight to integrated digital operational monitoring, bridging the gap between human-centric processes and Industry 4.0 requirements.

 Keywords: Operations Management, Automotive Components, Process Efficiency, Quality Control, Tier-2 Supplier.

How to Cite this Paper

P, S. (2026). Optimizing Operational Efficiency in Tier-2 Automotive Manufacturing: An Empirical Analysis of Process Integration. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.242

P, Sinekha. "Optimizing Operational Efficiency in Tier-2 Automotive Manufacturing: An Empirical Analysis of Process Integration." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.242.

P, Sinekha. "Optimizing Operational Efficiency in Tier-2 Automotive Manufacturing: An Empirical Analysis of Process Integration." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.242.

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