Consultancy- Lean Management for Ready Made

**Consultancy
- Lean Management for Ready Made Garments SMEs**

**Project Overview and Role**:
Palladium is implementing the USAID/Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) Activity contract, which has a 5-year timeframe. The goal of the TRADE Activity is to increase Egypt’s international trade by increasing exports from SMEs, and in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs). This will be achieved by addressing the constraints that impede the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

In order to achieve the Activity’s goal (increasing exports in selected sectors), Palladium supports the following three Result areas:
1) Enhanced Export Capacity of SMEs, in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs)in Selected Sectors
2) Strengthened Public and Private Trade-Support Institutions (e.g., Trade
Associations, Export Councils, etc.); and
3) Improved Trade and Investment Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Environments

***Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
**3.1** **Assignment Purposes**:
The objective of this assignment is to recruit a consultant(s) for a selected number of SMEs in the Ready Made Garments Sector, in order to enhance their operational capacities and develop efficient production and managerial processes for the companies in the aforementioned sector, through the attainment of project quality and enhancing work efficiency, as well as improving the SMEs’ staff work through proper planning, strategies, and complete tracking of implementation. Thus, a tailored Lean Management program shall be delivered to the selected number of Ready-Made-Garments SMEs. The Qualified Lean management consultant(s) will work closely with these SMEs to provide them with the essential lean management techniques and knowledge and foster the necessary skills to effectively integrate lean principles in their project cycle. This initiative aims to elevate product quality, refine waste reduction methodologies, and uphold a financially prudent approach.

To optimize the impact of this assignment, the Lean management modules will be delivered through two implementation modalities.

Initially, all selected SMEs shall undergo a comprehensive training program spanning up to 7 days, encompassing core Lean management principles.

Afterwards, the consultant(s) shall conduct personalized gap assessments for each of the selected SME, drafting tailored made action plans based on their operational processes, and thus facilitating the practical implementation of Lean management principles within their respective facilities.

**3.2** **Timeline: (50 LOI over 6-months period)**

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The consultant shall propose a detailed timeline for the training program, where the duration of the first phase of training should not exceed 7 working days.

The second phase is proposed to include one-to-one consultancy for the selected SMEs, covering a maximum of six months.

**3.3 Implementation**

This activity is divided into two phases:
**3.3.1 Generic training Module**:
The consultant(s) shall develop a comprehensive 7-days training program covering lean principles, waste reduction, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and lean tools. In addition, conducting practical exercises and simulations will help reinforce the staff learning and provide hands-on experience. The consultant(s) will provide guidance on implementing lean principles and fostering a lean culture within the participating factories. The expected number of participants in the training is around 25 SMEs.

Some of the essential benefits to be realized for the selected SMEs include the following:

- Quality of the product
- A workflow that has been well visualized
- Enhanced productivity
- Team management
- Management of safety
- Improved profits
- Delivery of the project on-time
- Price efficiency

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**3.3.2 One to one coaching for the SMEs**:
Conduct one-to-one coaching/consultancy meetings with each of the selected number of Ready-Made-Garments SMEs. The expected number of participants in the training is up to 5 SMEs.

The consultant(s) is to draft tailor-made action plans which will include, and not limited to, outlining the implementation steps, timelines, resources, and recommendations based on the assessment field visits conducted by the consultant(s) in close cooperation with USAID TRADE.

Afterwards, the consultant(s) will start the preparation process with each selected SME, as per the agreed upon action plan. The consultant(s) shall follow up, on a regular basis, on the implementation, and update the USAID TRADE team with the progress of each SME.

**IV. DELIVERABLES**
- Detailed Lean Management Training program agenda and curriculum.
- Training materials and resources, including handouts, presentations, and simulation tools.
- Pre
- and post-training assessments and training implementation report.
- Field visits for each selected SMEs and delivery of Tailored action plan for each of them.
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