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 today’s video is smart farming, a recent set of innovations in agriculture […]
Productivity gainsharing is one powerful way to encourage more productive and more efficient work of employees, while enhancing service quality. It is a win–win approach to organizational productivity, particularly for service providers. Gainsharing is regarded as an effective management system that enables higher levels of productivity and quality through the participation of workers. Productivity gainsharing […]
The olive oil industry has experienced growth recently in the Hatay, Kahramanmaras, and Osmaniye provinces of Turkiye. Olive oil produced in those provinces is sought after for its flavor and aroma in both domestic and foreign markets. Olive oil production in those provinces was 137,888 tons in 2021, comprising 12% of total production in Turkiye. […]
log build Inc. is a Japanese company that develops remotely controlled robots for job site management productivity. The robot's capabilities for high-resolution photography, audio conversation, and visual display enable real-time viewing and sharing of job site information. Site supervisors are likely to be more productive and save time in the future, as they will be […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit organizations and employees in every sector worldwide in unprecedented ways, including the public sector. Almost all governments implemented strict lockdowns, contact tracing measures, and digitization to save lives while ensuring the continuity of essential services such as healthcare, education, public administration, and food delivery. With restrictions on people’s mobility still […]
