SM refers to the integration of advanced technologies and data analytics into manufacturing to optimize productivity, efficiency, and quality. An APO assessment of SM in 2020 found that the industrial structures of most members posed challenges for the transition to Industry 4.0. It is hard for MSMEs to define the starting point for the SM […]
This P-Innovator highlights a sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste. Robin Takashi Lewis, co-founder of mymizu, explains the crowd-sourced, co-created platform that connects individuals to plastic-free water sources in over 100 countries worldwide. He also delves into how mymizu achieves productivity by focusing on resource efficiency and how it eliminated more than 6 million plastic […]
This P-Talk highlights the challenges faced by the public sectors in developing countries, especially postpandemic, and opportunities to overcome them. Muhammad Asif, Joint Secretary, Industries and Production Division, Pakistan, explains the importance of public-sector productivity to meet socioeconomic challenges and the elements required to boost productivity and make public services more agile and resilient. Please […]
The value of agricultural production in APO members has reached approximately USD 1 trillion in recent years (FAO, 2021). Progress in R&D by agricultural research institutes and organizations has played an important role in supporting continuous growth in production and productivity in the sector. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) support the sharing of knowledge […]
Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors, yet its susceptibility to crises like pandemics is undeniable. COVID-19 not only caused a sharp decline in tourism revenue and productivity but also reshaped its operations as well as customer behavior and preferences. With the lifting of travel restrictions, the industry is rebounding but facing challenges […]
