This P-Talk highlights the current and emerging roles of innovation agencies for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship by considering the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. By gathering evidence from using different futuristic scenarios, Alex Glennie, Senior Policy Manager, Innovation Growth Lab, Nesta, United Kingdom, explains the innovation policies required in national ecosystems and how they could […]
Process optimization, or the enhancement of business process management, aims to reduce costs while increasing performance, productivity, and efficiency. Process management and optimization are critical for a successful digital transformation (DX). Research shows that DX-driven process optimization (DXPO) can produce superior results when used strategically based on urgency or priorities, productivity, efficiency, market needs, speed […]
This P-Talk highlights the new concept proposed by the Japan Productivity Center (JPC), called “Productivity Transformation (PX).” Yukihiro Okawa, Managing Director of the JPC, opens the session, followed by the presentation of Sayaka Harada, Global Alliance Chief, Policy and Strategic Planning Division, JPC, explaining the pillars of the transformation roadmap and the necessity of transforming […]
The global pandemic has taught a very important lesson for businesses: a comprehensive business continuity plan could help better navigate the complexity of supply chains, improve resiliency, and mitigate potential risks and threats. A risk-based approach in managing uncertainties in supply chains and global operations could ensure survival during difficult times. Dr. S. Ali Torabi, […]
Most countries today acknowledge the critical role of digital technologies and have developed national strategies to ensure that these technologies are beneficial to all groups and can enhance productivity. However, there is still room for improvement, as digital inequalities persist. Dr. Araba Sey, University of Washington Information School, Seattle, USA, discusses whether digital technologies enable […]
