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(b). International support:
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), along with other agencies and industry associations, undertook a pilot programme involving 20 auto component manufacturers in Maharashtra, to impart shop-floor level technical assistance from experts. This included training and application of the principles of lean production. The programme cost $ 305,000. The following table shows the measures adopted and resulting benefits accrued to the component manufacturers: -

Table 1: UNIDO Industrial Partnership Programme - Measures and Benefits
(Source: Adapted from Timmins 2005)

The following table looks at specific company examples in the auto component industry with respect to lean practices adopted and benefits realized:

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* Contributed by -
Vaishnav Tadatmya Ashok,
IIM, Lucknow.