In the Asia-Pacific region, the service sector plays a significant role in economic and labor productivity growth. According to the APO Productivity Databook 2021, in 2010–19 the service sector dominated GDP growth, and advances in ICT have led to increases in service-sector contributions to labor productivity growth in most Asian countries. The proliferation of new […]
Rural tourism has great potential in the Asia-Pacific region with its abundant natural and cultural resources. The APO has been supporting its members in promoting productive, sustainable, and inclusive rural tourism, as aligned with the APO Vision 2025 goal of inclusive productivity. While the tourism sector has grown in the last decades, many rural communities […]
Process optimization, or the enhancement of business process management, aims to reduce costs while increasing performance, productivity, and efficiency. Process management and optimization are critical for a successful digital transformation (DX). Research shows that DX-driven process optimization (DXPO) can produce superior results when used strategically based on urgency or priorities, productivity, efficiency, market needs, speed […]
This P-Talk highlights the new concept proposed by the Japan Productivity Center (JPC), called “Productivity Transformation (PX).” Yukihiro Okawa, Managing Director of the JPC, opens the session, followed by the presentation of Sayaka Harada, Global Alliance Chief, Policy and Strategic Planning Division, JPC, explaining the pillars of the transformation roadmap and the necessity of transforming […]
The agrifood sector constantly faces challenges that continue to evolve over time. This includes global warming, which decreases harvests and reduces crop quality. Consumers’ preference for fresher, appealing produce poses another challenge as it leads to increased use of pesticides, wasteful packaging, and greater food loss and waste. Recently, supply chains have presented major new […]
