1. Framework of the Project Project on Dissemination of Quality/Productivity Improvement (KAIZEN) Practice for Small and Medium Enterprises in Jordan Japan International Cooperation Agency

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

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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

8. KAIZEN Consultants Training Program 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) Basic training Hands-on training through field exercises, and Follow-up training

9. 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

11. 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)

13. 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.