Rwanda Trailer Project Planning & Implementation

Something will always be overlooked, I have yet to run across a business that functions without error or oversight. The key is to remain flexible and ready to make changes as the project evolves. There has been a tremendous amount of planning, however, each project is a unique and independent entity. So changes to the base plan are a given. The individual adaptation to the culture is expected.

Tooling, Production Materials, Business Documentation, Training/Visual Aids and Supplies are all traveling with me to Rwanda. These are the critical components to beginning and sustaining the business during the start-up phase. These critical items have been packed in heavy duty cases for air shipment "checked baggage".

Additional Tooling and Production Materials will be procured in-country. Fixtures/Jigs will be built in-country.

Wheels will be procured in-country.

Note: The trailer micro-business project plan is designed to stimulate the local economy. The in-country procurement of tools, material and other resources benefit local businesses and shop keepers. Additionally, the trailer project supports many spin-off micro-businesses (i.e. delivery, hauling, taxi, ambulance services, repairs, accessory development and sales/rentals). This leads to a paradigm shift in economic reliance on aid to economic reliance on self.

People have been selected to participate in this project by an in-country Project Liason. This person has prepared and scheduled them for the upcoming project implementation and has arranged for advertising, marketing and sales networking throughout the Kibungo parishes. This person has also coordinated all necessary regulatory requirements through the appropriate governmental officials.

The next step is to arrive at the trailer manufacturing facility and begin the familiarization and general training process. This will include participating in turning a blank space into a process driven manufacturing facility. I will be introducing logical progression concepts and how working within a framework of processes leads to project order...