 | UNIDO software applications for automotive component suppliers industry in India The implementation of improvement plans in groups of automotive components manufacturers in India was one of the Project objectives to achieve business excellence. Serge Golovanov, DDTC Director, took part in the UNIDO Project as an UNIDO expert supporting field installation and training in UNIDO Business Performance Software at 5 enterprises as well as the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India. The personal management software "PHAROS – Business Navigator" had been used as a tool for measuring enterprise performance as well as a component of the overall methodology for improving quality and performance of enterprises. The software has been installed at the following enterprises: (click on picture to see it in full size)  
Standard Radiators
Baroda, India
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Vir Rubber Products
Mumbai, India "We really appreciate PHAROS - as a concept and as a Business Performance tool and the way of presentation of its output (Indicators)". S.D.SARDESAI, General Manager, Vir Rubber Products PVT. LTD., Mumbai, India
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Zylog Plastalloys Ltd
Nasik, India
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Manikprem Industries
Ahmednagar, India
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Renata Engineering Plastics
Pune, India
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ACMA Technical Centre
Delhi, India
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The following observations have been achieved within the mission: - In all installations the enterprise managers and owners and entrepreneurs, who took part in the Programme found the innovative managerial software from UNIDO as important tools in addressing their practical needs.
- The on-site training courses for 2 days allows managers to obtain necessary know-how in learning the software application as well as procedures to collect required data.
- Most of required data were available at the enterprises in different records, books or accounting software (about 80%).
- All program participants acknowledged that there none of them knew some other similar or equivalent software product for executives which would address management needs in such effective way.
As the result of the mission there was indication of interest by several software development and distribution companies in India in establishing business partnership with DDTC by binding the accounting systems with the UNIDO Business Performance Software for enterprise management. The negotiations were initiated with several Business Management Schools, regarding options in establishment of joint training courses, certification and distribution of the products in India. |
