Food Safety Management

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APO Secretariat

Welcome to the Gemba video series of the Asian Productivity Organization. In Japanese, “gemba” literally means “actual place” but generally refers to a specific site where work is carried out. These videos show good practices at production sites in Japan. The theme of this video is “Food Safety Management” and showcases factory management techniques to […]

Creating a Kaizen Culture

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APO Secretariat

Welcome to the Gemba video series of the Asian Productivity Organization. In Japanese, “gemba” literally means “actual place” but generally refers to a specific site where work is carried out. These videos show good practices at production sites in Japan. The theme of this video is “Creating a Kaizen Culture.” The ideal situation for kaizen […]

Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to Enhance Productivity

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk emphasizes the crucial link between DRR and enhancing productivity, spotlighting the necessity for resilience against economic and livelihood disruptions worldwide. With expert insights from Dr. Shohei Matsuura and Timothy Wilcox, the discussion highlights the importance of investing in DRR and the effectiveness of partnerships across sectors in building economic and community resilience. Exemplary […]

Quality Control of Fresh Produce

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APO Secretariat

The theme of this video is “Quality Control of Fresh Produce.” It presents quality maintenance technologies for fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables throughout the supply chain from farm to fork. These technologies enable the provision of high-quality food to consumers, with increased profits for producers and others involved in storage, transportation, etc. Please […]

Excellence Models from the Productivity Viewpoint

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk explores the intricate relationship between business excellence models and productivity enhancement, emphasizing the imperative for refined assessment frameworks in organizational environments. With expert insights from Prof. Mohammad S. Owlia, the discussion underscores the evolution of business excellence models from the Deming Prize to the contemporary EFQM and MBNQA frameworks. Prof. Owlia shares the […]

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