Workshop on Industrial Ecosystems for Digital Transformation

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Republic of China

Since the Industry 4.0 concept emerged, APO members have been undertaking digital transformation and establishing conducive ecosystems. One common strategy is promoting digitalization of manufacturing and SMEs with the assistance of technology providers, business advisers, research institutes, and other partners to create a conducive environment for digital transformation. As digital technologies become more affordable, industrial […]

Training Course on Smart Manufacturing Productivity Specialists

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Republic of China

SM refers to the integration of advanced technologies and data analytics into manufacturing to optimize productivity, efficiency, and quality. An APO assessment of SM in 2020 found that the industrial structures of most members posed challenges for the transition to Industry 4.0. It is hard for MSMEs to define the starting point for the SM […]

mymizu: A sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste

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APO Secretariat

This P-Innovator highlights a sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste. Robin Takashi Lewis, co-founder of mymizu, explains the crowd-sourced, co-created platform that connects individuals to plastic-free water sources in over 100 countries worldwide. He also delves into how mymizu achieves productivity by focusing on resource efficiency and how it eliminated more than 6 million plastic […]

Public-sector Productivity: Challenges and Opportunities

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk highlights the challenges faced by the public sectors in developing countries, especially postpandemic, and opportunities to overcome them. Muhammad Asif, Joint Secretary, Industries and Production Division, Pakistan, explains the importance of public-sector productivity to meet socioeconomic challenges and the elements required to boost productivity and make public services more agile and resilient. Please […]

Training Course on Knowledge Transfer to Improve Agricultural Productivity

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Bangladesh

The value of agricultural production in APO members has reached approximately USD 1 trillion in recent years (FAO, 2021). Progress in R&D by agricultural research institutes and organizations has played an important role in supporting continuous growth in production and productivity in the sector. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) support the sharing of knowledge […]

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