In addition to process standardization, benefits can be derived from standardizing products used in the manufacturing or assembly of goods-in other words, sharing subcomponents across product lines. This way, fewer unique components are needed, reducing manufacturing, warehousing, and development costs. As Table 9 below indicates, more than 88% responded that they were making some efforts to standardize products, internally, with nearly 40% actively involved in processes used to establish and use internal product standardization.