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 […]
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 “Balancing Environmental Conservation and Economic Activity.” It introduces a […]
In the postpandemic period, many public-sector organizations have adopted flexible/hybrid work arrangements. This shift has implications for employees, requiring them to adopt digital technologies and innovation, while ensuring service delivery and enhancing productivity. The APO has undertaken various initiatives to improve the motivation and skill level of public officials, strengthen management systems, and enhance performance […]
Blockchains, a disruptive technology, are currently affecting various sectors and have the potential to bring about significant changes in the economic, social, and cultural fabric of society. The WEF has identified 21 promising technologies, including the wearable internet, ubiquitous computing, the IoT, and AI-based decision-making, as transformative forces shaping the future. Despite the control exercised […]
