APO COE on Smart Manufacturing

During its 61st session, the APO Governing Body unanimously endorsed the proposal of setting up a new COE on Smart Manufacturing (SM) in the China Productivity Center (CPC). The COE on SM provides leadership in facilitating industry upgrading among all APO member countries, identifying the best smart technology and automation adoption methods, and improving production efficiency.

Key Objectives

1. Assisting APO MCs in upgrading their industries and seeking ways to introduce smart and automated equipment.
2. Increasing international publicity through experience sharing by the experts.
3. Connecting smart-manufacturing cities by introducing smart manufacturing and enhancing both productivity and additional value.