This P-Talk provides an overview of recent productivity trends and forecasts. Delving into the key factors influencing productivity and their linkages to challenges and opportunities in 2024, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Khuong, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore, and Executive Professional Dr. Keiji Yamada, NEC Corporation, Japan, offer insights from academic and private-sector […]
This P-Talk highlights the implementation of kaizen, the Japanese business philosophy that focuses on the process of continuous improvement, in Africa. With the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), kaizen has been introduced to the African continent and is currently widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen […]
In this informative P-Talk, Dr. Emre Cinar, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth, UK, discusses the differences between private- and public-sector innovation and how innovations can significantly enhance productivity within the public sector. The P-Talk emphasizes the vital role citizens play in driving these innovations. Drawing from his recent publications and research conducted in APO members, […]
The circular economy aims to minimize waste and promote the sustainable use of natural resources through smarter product design, longer use, recycling, and regeneration. It is complementary with the APO’s Green Productivity initiatives. In this P-Talk, Dr. Shun Fung Chiu, University Fellow, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, De La Salle University, the Philippines, shares […]
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 “Discovering a New Horizon in the Bus Tour Industry […]
