SM integrates cutting-edge technologies such as the IoT, AI, robotics, data analytics, and cloud computing to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and improve decision-making in manufacturing environments. In response to the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape driven by technological advances, the APO and China Productivity Center established the COE on SM in 2019. In 2022, the APO […]
According to the UN FAO (2023), agricultural mechanization is needed to make agrifood systems more sustainable from economic and social aspects, such as labor productivity, poverty reduction, food security, and health and well-being. Machinery is indispensable for modern farming. As human labor has moved from agriculture to other sectors, agricultural workers have been replaced with […]
The smart village concept is a transformative approach that leverages digital infrastructure and innovations to enhance the quality of life and economic opportunities in rural communities. It contributes to addressing urgent needs such as enhancing economic opportunities and preventing urban migration by providing sustainable, innovative solutions for agriculture, energy, healthcare, and education. The adoption of […]
The APO GP concept guides enterprises, especially SMEs, in improving their environmental performance with simultaneous increases in productivity, quality, and employee well-being. The APO Handbook on GP is a guide to methodologies, tools, and techniques for enterprises to adopt for tangible gains. Projects and initiatives following the GP framework to improve the triple bottom line […]
According to a 2024 Harvard University report, open innovation is a strategy that suggests the best ideas, solutions, and people to solve difficult organizational problems. This type of innovation is being used by a growing number of public-sector organizations to adopt good ideas from around the world to improve the delivery of public services. Implementing […]
