Training Course on Productivity Measurement for Digitalized SMEs

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Republic of Korea

Productivity measurement is a process of identifying the appropriate metrics and calculating their results to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. While digitalization offers many benefits to SMEs such as improved operations, reduced costs, and enhanced customer experience, productivity measurement methodologies should be reviewed to reflect the impact of technological improvements. The pandemic […]

From Lean to Smart Manufacturing

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APO Secretariat

This Productivity Talk highlights how lean production and Industry 4.0 can mutually enable an integrated approach to productivity improvement in the manufacturing sector. Dr. James C. Chen, Professor, National Tsing Hua University, ROC, discusses opportunities arising from smart manufacturing and challenges that companies may face in adopting it. He also shares lessons learned from cooperation […]

Climate Actions in the Asian Agricultural Sector

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk highlights the climate actions needed in Asian agriculture drawing from the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. For more sustainable farming practices and higher agricultural productivity with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the introduction and replication of climate-friendly agricultural practices and smart technologies are significant. Dr. Toshihiro Hasegawa, Executive Researcher, […]

Workshop on Public Service Innovation in the New Normal

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Indonesia

The fundamental concept of innovation is the introduction of something new and relevant, perhaps contrary to established norms or customs. For public-sector organizations operating in the new normal, innovation means modernizing processes and enhancing the quality of life for citizens. Citizens now expect more from their governments. The ways they interact with their governments have […]

Workshop on Productivity Enhancement for Women Entrepreneurs

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Singapore

In the last decade, a growing number of women entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific has reshaped the business landscape. Some women entrepreneurs successfully overcame obstacles to forge their own entrepreneurial paths. However, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2022) reports that on average women are less likely than men to start and succeed in businesses regardless of their […]

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