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Hubert does not have a final report on the ti-Solely-trip written - Again in English, so that the results understandable to the Haitian parties. So here's my translation of it again: I have
the Haiti experience very much, and the team has scored some successes already. Thank you to everyone involved, including the supporters of this trip in Haiti and Germany (especially the donor). Any help and all feedback regarding our work is welcome, just as we develop the final concept still.
The ti-Solely-trip of 5 to 17 February should initiate the ti-Solely project in Haiti, bringing the "clean light" and jobs into the country is by the lamps are assembled on site. During the trip should be mainly local young job seekers from the Tonel-pa nou program with the production and marketing of such a solar lighting system made familiar. The Haiti Children's Aid began with the financing of tools and accessories from 200 ti-Solely-lamp systems approved, which should be divided among the children of the sponsorship program. The necessary tools, manuals, equipment and materials for the prototype series of 20 lamps I had, even in the luggage. Within ten days, we held several half-day courses on technology, production and marketing. In addition, we have already visited potential customers to explore the demand and the opportunities that initially Project funded by donations later establish themselves as self-supporting environmental companies "evoltic haiti".
Thanks to the zeal in the team and its level of education, but also because of the good components of the lamp we managed the construction of 16 systems and the preparation of the team on the planned series production later. The light sets have been already distributed to the participating Tonel-pa nou students who test it and also used for promotional purposes. Since quite a number of unexpected problems occurred, we could solve all but that was a real challenge! The team will succeed but to make 200 (or more) ti-Solely systems. The chance of the project convert it into a profitable company, is real, but it requires hard work, creativity, and initially may also investment and aid.
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| The production team |
André has been with me during the whole stay, translated for me and pretty much all coordinated activities with the team. He is clearly the top in management. In the seminars, Guiver was very helpful, and without his car, we had the roads to the different locations can barely cope. Laumenaire was among the first courses in the morning and evening, the last, and is my opinion, the key figure in the production and quality control. James, Miracle, Benson, Claudy and Dimitri cooperated very well and showed talent in the electrical and mechanical manufacturing. James was particularly keen to understand the function of electrical circuits, it is probably the best prepared if you encounter technical / electronic questions or problems. Rachelle, Mario and others are also likely to assist the production team. In preparation soon to the responsibilities are transferred. Andrew will take care of first as a kind of manager to provide management and marketing issues and also for production technology and be responsible. It is a great team!
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| The marketing team |
The team has been able to build lamps based on building plans, photos, and existing models. 16 of 20 systems have already been completed - each with less support from my side. Two other sets are prepared for the composition. To further prepare the kits should be shipped as soon as possible to Haiti. I am very proud of the work done. The manufacturer of the kits is recommended to schedule a period of three to four weeks to enable the production going. We have reached a preliminary level of production at an amount of time about five working days or more - on the one hand demonstrates the enormous willingness to work, but also the sound training and good skills of our team.
distribution of the ti-Solely-lights on the first twelve godchildren
produced lamps have already been issued to the ti-Solely team. In return, they had to participate in the seminars. The course for the production visited Miracle, James, Benson, Dimitri, Guiver, Claudy, Mario, and Andre Laumenaire. The seminar was attended Blaisse on market analysis, Betina and Francesca. All students who received a "little sun" to say, the Lamp test, and also to apply in their neighborhood.
Next steps
first the material must be for 180 more ti-Solely systems (each 1.2 kilograms) to Haiti to be brought.
second we need a separate, lockable room for the tools, the workbench and the components. Virtually would be one of the smaller offices in Henfrasa, fitness center, in which also Tonel pa nou his club headquarters.
third production should be continued. To check the quality and optimize the work processes that could be another trip to Haiti will be necessary - for instance, if the team has produced an additional 20 lamps.
4th is long run be necessary to develop a sharing scheme for the Tonel-pa nou students.
5th should the advertising for the ti-Solely-lamp be extended to rural areas. These are also needed new partners. Creole promotional material is already prepared.
6th must be a credit system be established, as even the purchase price exceeds the Chinese lamp plagiarism in the amount of $ 50 to the financial part of our customers.
During the trip, numerous discussions with NGOs, local businesses and institutions have taken place. Both the lamp and the idea of an environmental company were welcomed in principle, but also the ti-Solely-product, its quality and business concept endorsed in particular. Critical review was still the retail price of about $ 150, resulting in the production cost and a fair wage for the workers. There are families who can afford this amount, but not the majority of our potential customers.
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