1. business and industrial
2. manufacturing

ISSUE 23
MARCH 2015
CONTENTS: Pearls Of Wisdom • Long Service Awards • Thank you letter • Kikas Launch •
Kikas Activation • Consumer Insights: Winning approach • Donation • Kaizen your Life •
PEARLS OF WISDOM
“ The difference between
ordinary and extraordinary
is that little extra.”
Jimmy Johnson
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LONG SERVICE AWARDS
ADENYI BONVENTURE OYURA
Designation: Cook
Long Service Award: 15 years
Why he has been in Kenafric for 15 years
• He has been patient and satisfied so far.
• Management, working conditions and remuneration have improved over the years.
CHALLENGE FACED
• The earlier years were full of hardship but this has strengthened him and made him
better at what he does.
WORD OF ADVICE
• Be ready to meet challenges and ensure you face them with courage.
OBWANDA JOHN MALA
Designation: Electrician
Long Service Award: 20 years
Why he has been in KI for 20 years
• Management has greatly improved.
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• His immediate supervisor immensely values his work and therefore gets
encouraged to work harder and be more productive.
CHALLENGES FACED
• He meets all challenges through patient,
calm and open dialogue with his colleagues
and supervisors.
WORD OF ADVICE
• Work depends on how you look at it. If you have a positive outlook, then work will
be good.
• Be open and express any grievances politely and calmly.
• Always work towards improving your company.
• Work with perseverance and put all of your heart into it.
• Employer and employee(s) should always share one vision and works towards
achieving it.
KANUBHAI VALAND
Designation: Footwear Sales Manager
Long Service Award: 25 years
Why he has been in KI for 25 years
• He is happy with the company’s terms and conditions.
• He feels part and parcel of Kenafric family.
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• He cherishes the encouraging and inspiring words from Mr Mayur Shah.
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CHALLENGES FACED
• The earlier years were cumbersome because he used to handle all departments.
• He even used to personally deliver goods to customers.
WORD OF ADVICE
• Kenafric is a world class company; one should therefore be proud of being
part of it.
• Hard times will always be there so one should put in extra effort because
the future is bright.
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LONG SERVICE AWARDS
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THANK YOU LETTER
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KIKAS LAUNCH
KIKAS LAUNCH- FOOTBALL MATCH
Teams: KI vs KCC
Date: Saturday 7th February
Time: 11am-1pm
Venue: Baba Dogo Sports Ground
Crowd expected: 500 pax
Volumes expected: 100 pairs
MECHANISMS
1. Each player got free kit (Kikas, jersey, shorts and socks).
2. On that Saturday morning, a car with music and amplifier went round Baba Dogo popularizing the match.
3. It was stationed at the grounds playing music and doing commentaries.
4. The ASM was stationed at the stadium with van carrying Kikas shoes.
5. During the match, two sales girls went round sampling and selling Kikas shoes.
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KIKAS ACTIVATION
KIKAS ACTIVATION- FOOTBALL MATCH
Teams: Baba Dogo United vs Mathare FC (Under 17)
Date: Saturday 21st February
Time: 11am-1pm
Venue: Baba Dogo Sports Ground
Crowd expected: 500 pax
Volumes expected: 100 pairs
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A week earlier, posters were displayed in surrounding stadiums.
Each player got free Kikas shoes.
On that Saturday morning, a car with music and amplifier went round Baba Dogo popularizing the match.
It was stationed at the grounds playing music and doing commentaries.
The ASM was stationed at the stadium with van carrying Kikas shoes.
During the match, four promoters went round sampling and selling Kikas shoes.
Teams drew 1:1
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CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Winning approach
Deeper consumer Insights- Winning approach
Deeper consumer and market understanding activities to guide New Product Development in primary schools.
Objectives
1. Assess potential of Kenafric new product proposals
2. Establish likes and dislikes of each proposal
3. Guided direction and improvement
Dr Aggrey Primary School- 17th February, 50 respondents: Interactive focus group sessions.
Githurai Primary School- 17th February, 50 respondents: Interactive focus group sessions.
Kangemi Primary School-18th February, 90 respondents: Interactive focus group sessions.
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CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Winning approach
Aga Khan Primary School- 18th February, 70 respondents: Interactive focus group sessions.
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DONATION
Donation of footwear, exercise books and confectionery products to CYEN Education Center.
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KAIZEN YOUR LIFE
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KAIZEN
Customer Orientation
Total Quality Control / Six sigma
Robotics
Quality Circles
Suggested Systems
Automations
Discipline in the Workplace
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Kanban
Quality Improvement
Just-In-time (JIT)
Zero Defects
Small-Group Activities
Cooperative Labour / Management Relations
Productivity Improvement
New Product Development