4 Framework of the Project (KAIZEN Seminar)

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Framework of the Project Project on Dissemination of Quality/Productivity Improvement (KAIZEN) Practice for Small and Medium Enterprises in Jordan

Framework of the Project This is the project To introduce, promote and disseminate KAIZEN practices to SMEs

Component of the Project The Project consists of 3 major components: (1) Promotion of KAIZEN at the individual company level: Program to support “model SMEs” to practice KAIZEN (2) Support sustain the KAIZEN practice in Jordan: Training programs for KAIZEN consultants, and staffs of the relevant government/organization/institute on KAIZEN guidance (3) Building a mechanism to activate the KAIZEN movement, and step up the level of KAIZEN practices in Jordan: Promote forming a Network for KAIZEN dissemination

Component of the Project The Project consists of 3 major components: (1) Promotion of KAIZEN at the individual company level: Program to support “model SMEs” to practice KAIZEN (2) Support sustain the KAIZEN practice in Jordan: KAIZEN consultants training program (3) Building mechanism to activate the KAIZEN movement, and step up the level of KAIZEN practices in Jordan: Promote forming a Network for KAIZEN dissemination

First day Orientation

Preliminary company diagnosis

Identification of issues, and discussions to set Kaizen themes

Second day Kaizen theme proposed by the company Modification, if necessary Advices on the theme Finalization of the theme

Third day Introductory lectures to the employees

Fourth day onward Implementation

Monitoring & evaluation

Component of the Project The Project consists of 3 major components: (1) Promotion of KAIZEN at the individual company level: Program to support “model SMEs” to practice KAIZEN

(2) Support sustain the KAIZEN practice in Jordan: Training programs for KAIZEN consultants, and staffs of the relevant government/organization/institute on KAIZEN guidance (3) Building mechanism to activate the KAIZEN movement, and step up the level of KAIZEN practices in Jordan: Promote forming a Network for KAIZEN dissemination

Recruitment and selection (Dec 2010 - Mar 2011)

Open recruitment of Kaizen consultants

Selection

Implementation of training program (Apr 2011 - Mar 2012)

Follow-up trainings

Basic training

On the job training on Kaizen guidance in model SMEs

Follow-up (Apr 2012 - Mar 2013) Monitoring and guidance by JICA Team

Kaizen guidance by the consultants

KAIZEN Consultants Training Program   

Basic training Hands-on training through field exercises, and Follow-up training

The training program will offer the following 5 training modules. Module 1: Introduction of Kaizen Module 2: Kaizen practice guidance (1) Module 3: Kaizen practice guidance (2) Module 4: Production management tools (1) Module 5: Production management tools (2)

Component of the Project The Project consists of 3 major components: (1) Promotion of KAIZEN at the individual company level: Program to support “model SMEs” to practice KAIZEN (2) Support sustain the KAIZEN practice in Jordan: KAIZEN consultants training program (3) Building mechanism to activate the KAIZEN movement, and step up the level of KAIZEN practices in Jordan: Promote forming a Network for KAIZEN dissemination

Kaizen dissemination & awareness activities

Establishment of a network for Kaizen dissemination (on a trial basis)

Seminar for Kaizen dissemination & awareness

Kaizen dissemination conferences

Project introductory seminar

Kaizen practice experience sharing meetings

Project wrap-up seminar

Kaizen textbooks and publications

PR activities

Three (3) years project Phase 1: Establishment of implementation framework – Selection of model SMEs, and KAIZEN consultants (Dec. 2010-Mar. 2011) Phase 2: Implementation (Apr. 2011-Mar. 2012) Phase 3: Follow-up (Apr. 2012-Mar. 2013)

Kaizen consultants training program

Model SME support program for Kaizen practices

Preparation of course materials

Kaizen dissemination and awareness campaign

Dec. 2010

Study on the present situation

Phase1

(Establishment of implementation framework）

Kaizen Project introductory seminar

Finalized Project Plan

Selection of Kaizen consultants

Selection of the model SMEs

Dissemination and awareness campaign

Preparation of course materials

Mar. 2011 Phase 2

Second Seminar

Basic training

(Implementation of programs )

Follow-up trainings

Mar. 2012 Phase 3 (Follow up)

Model SME support program for Kaizen practices

KAIZEN practice by the SMEs Monitoring & guidance

Update of course materials

Kaizen practice experience sharing meeting Third Seminar

Kaizen practice experience sharing meeting

Recommendations on Kaizen practice dissemination Mar. 2013

Fourth Seminar

Development of Course Materials Course materials will be prepared for: 1. Consultants 2. Company’s Kaizen leaders 3. Employees participating in Kaizen practice 

These course materials will be revised and improved continuously, by taking into account the needs of the industry in Jordan and verifying the usability of the SMEs for the Kaizen practices.