How does Japanese “Kaizen activities” collaborate with “Jugaad innovation”?

Japanese “Kaizen activities” with the power of skilled workers at actual work sites are considered to be “Japanese style grass-roots innovation (Js-GRI)”. Js-GRI comes into existence from collaboration with R&D division. Moreover, “Karakuri technology” and MOT techniques (like IE,QC,VE and so on) sophisticate Js-GRI. In particular, “Karakuri technology” has been considered the backbone of Js-GRI. In the second half, bandwagon effects between Js-GRI and “Jugaad innovation” will be discussed from the aspects of Js-GRI. “Jugaad” is a colloquial Hindi word that means an innovative solution. More specifically,“Jugaad” innovation is creative solutions like the unique products rising out of the necessity of the local communities in India. Therefore,“Jugaad innovation” is the same in meaning of “Indian style grass-roots innovation”. Moreover, the features regarding “Jugaad innovation” are seen not only in India but also other developing countries like China, Brazil and so on. Given this situation, the study treats “Jugaad innovation” as “Developing countries' GRI (Dc-GRI). Through the field studies and questionnaire surveys, it might be provided the fact that Js-GRI is helpful for improving Dc-GRI's value” from the results of these studies. Finally, further analyses of the surveys will show clearly the challenges for facilitating the collaboration between Js-GRI and Dc-GRI.