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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
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SUMMARY:Training Course on Food Safety Management Systems: Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Food safety is essential for human health. Contamination and food-borne illnesses in food supply chains must be avoided as they harm consumers’ health. They also affect the business of food providers\, causing consumers to withdraw their trust until the cause is identified and the problem solved. Recently\, food supply chains have become more complicated as they use processed raw materials and imported food from multiple sources. Therefore\, identifying the cause of food-borne illness is more difficult. \nFSMS are standards that ensure food safety. Everyone engaged in food manufacturing\, restaurants\, and other food-related industries must understand and follow FSMS to prevent food-borne illness risks. FSMS standards such as ISO 22000: Food Safety Management and the Food Safety System Certification 22000 provide a sense of security to both consumers and domestic and international food industry business partners. \nThis course will promote FSMS in APO members with the aim of raising productivity in the food industry\, reducing the risks of food-borne illness\, and increasing business opportunities in the food sector. Participants will learn about advanced FSMS techniques and tools and examine best practices of FSMS applications. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-food-safety-management-systems-advanced/
LOCATION:Bangladesh
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220902T034637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T034901Z
UID:54955-1662422400-1662508799@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Supply Chain Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:The global pandemic has taught a very important lesson for businesses: a comprehensive business continuity plan could help better navigate the complexity of supply chains\, improve resiliency\, and mitigate potential risks and threats. A risk-based approach in managing uncertainties in supply chains and global operations could ensure survival during difficult times. \nDr. S. Ali Torabi\, Professor\, College of Engineering\, University of Tehran\, I. R. Iran\, addresses ways and approaches as well as best practices businesses can adopt to manage risks and uncertainties along the span of their supply chains for resilience and productivity. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/supply-chain-risk-management/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220727T144755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T144755Z
UID:54344-1662508800-1662681599@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Enhancing Service SMEs' Competitiveness through Digitalization
DESCRIPTION:Digitalization of SMEs is a critical step in building inclusive\, productive economies and societies. While there has been an upward trend in the adoption of digital technologies by SMEs\, the gaps between larger and smaller firms is wide (OECD\, 2021). Promoting the digitalization of SMEs is therefore essential to improve productivity\, innovation\, and inclusion. \nDigital tools bring many significant benefits for firms\, including those in the service sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of SME digitalization since these technologies are essential for business continuity. Under the pandemic\, restaurant and tourism providers in the Asia-Pacific have been pushed to adopt digital platforms and tools to tackle disruption. They reduce transaction costs\, provide better access to information\, and facilitate faster communications between staff\, vendors\, and other stakeholders. Digital tools also help SMEs integrate more easily into global markets by reducing transport costs and improving access to finance\, training\, and recruitment using online channels. Overall\, digitalization is a key driver of productivity growth for SMEs. \nThis study mission will examine digitization strategies and best practices to enhance service-sector SME competitiveness by observing business process digitalization\, digitalization technologies\, and digital tools\, frameworks\, and policies for service-sector SMEs. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/multicountry-observational-study-mission-on-enhancing-service-smes-competitiveness-through-digitalization/
LOCATION:Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220902T061138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T064631Z
UID:54959-1662595200-1662681599@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Women's Empowerment in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Most countries today acknowledge the critical role of digital technologies and have developed national strategies to ensure that these technologies are beneficial to all groups and can enhance productivity. However\, there is still room for improvement\, as digital inequalities persist. \nDr. Araba Sey\, University of Washington Information School\, Seattle\, USA\, discusses whether digital technologies enable or constrain women’s equal participation in society\, especially in the digital economy\, drawing on examples from different regions and reflecting on key considerations necessary to bridge gender gaps and advance women’s empowerment. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/womens-empowerment-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220909T054030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T064627Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Farming for Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Over half of the world population lives in cities\, and this figure is projected to rise to two-thirds by the middle of this century. Increased urbanization has distanced people from food sources\, increasing the length of food supply chains. \nIn this P-Talk\, Dr. Phonrat Piathanom introduces his urban farm in Bangkok and discusses the concepts and progress of the model. The session includes a livestream from his greenhouse equipped with hybrid solar power and an AI-assisted environmental control system. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/urban-farming-for-productivity/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220727T145311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T145311Z
UID:54346-1663027200-1663372799@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Training Course on Data Analysis for Smart Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Smart manufacturing leverages computer-integrated systems\, responds to changing demands and conditions in real time\, and converges operating and information technologies to achieve optimization of business\, physical\, and digital processes. Digitization is usually the first step in smart manufacturing for the purpose of acquiring data and information to understand\, monitor\, and improve the processes of value creation. \nData analytics involve the collection\, organization\, analysis\, and visualization of data\, which enable organizations and individuals to observe patterns\, understand situations\, make predictions\, and drive informed decision-making. With timely information gathered by sensors and communicated through the IoT\, data analytics provide real-time visibility of every part of operations and performance. With technologies such as AI and predictive simulations\, businesses can anticipate future situations and optimize strategies and actions accordingly. \nThis training course aims to impart knowledge on the foundations of and tools for data analytics and provide references on related trends and technologies to assist APO members in upgrading their industries to smart manufacturing. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-data-analysis-for-smart-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Republic of China
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220719T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T131230Z
UID:54245-1663113600-1663372799@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Demographic Trends and Their Implications for Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Population trends vary widely among countries and regions. In the Asia-Pacific region\, Japan\, Singapore\, and the Republic of Korea are among the top in terms of life expectancy\, but declining fertility rates mean that the number of working-age people is decreasing. On the other end\, in India\, Indonesia\, and the Philippines\, the workforce is still young and expanding. \nFavorable demographics can produce a virtuous cycle of wealth creation when combined with appropriate health\, labor\, financial\, human capital\, and growth-enhancing policies (APO Productivity Databook 2021). The presence of these complementary factors\, however\, must be cultivated to realize the demographic dividends of economic growth. In contrast\, demographic pressures such as aging populations and dwindling labor force participation may negatively affect global economic growth and productivity (OECD\, The Future of Productivity\, 2015). Overall\, analyses of and data on demographic trends provide valuable insights for setting economic policy as they influence economic growth rates\, productivity growth\, living standards\, savings rates\, consumption\, investments\, etc. \nThis workshop will discuss demographic trends in the region\, their implications for productivity and economic growth performance\, and policy recommendations to address the challenges and opportunities accompanying those trends \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-demographic-trends-and-their-implications-for-productivity/
LOCATION:Republic of Korea
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220816T053953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T053953Z
UID:54784-1663632000-1663891199@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Efficient Food Storage Technologies and Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:With an expanding middle class and increased per capita income\, the demand for food is shifting from quantity to quality. The demand for fresh\, safe food is increasing worldwide. Maintaining food freshness and safety adds value and reduces food losses. \nAs most agricultural products are perishable\, however\, their quality starts deteriorating immediately after harvest due to respiration\, water loss\, insect pests\, and diseases. Around 14% of food was lost after harvest before reaching retailers in 2016 (UN\, 2020). Modern food storage technologies can help maintain quality throughout food value chains (FVCs) and reduce postharvest food losses. Efficient FVCs are therefore important for food storage management. They also contribute to increasing the income of the stakeholders involved. \nThis course will enhance the understanding of current FVC technologies and management practices for the preservation of agrifood product quality during storage\, thereby increasing the productivity and competitiveness of agrifood enterprises in APO members. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-efficient-food-storage-technologies-and-management-practices/
LOCATION:India\, India
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220916T071025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T071025Z
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SUMMARY:Mizunigol Robotic Weeding Management Technology
DESCRIPTION:This P-Innovator highlights the benefits of the innovative product Mizunigol\, a radio-controlled device that manages paddy weeds for chemical-free rice cultivation. Controlling weeds is one of the most labor-intensive\, expensive operations in rice cultivation\, and Mizunigol is an innovative solution to manage it. \nKenji Hoffmann\, Co-founder\, Hatakehottoke Co.\, Ltd.\, explains the challenges faced in weed management and how Mizunigol reduces labor and herbicide use while increasing sustainable rice productivity by restoring biodiversity in soil and water. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/mizunigol-robotic-weeding-management-technology/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220816T060402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T074311Z
UID:54791-1664150400-1664582399@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Training of Trainers and Consultants in Green Productivity
DESCRIPTION:The IEA reported that global energy-related CO₂ emissions rose to 36.3 billion tons in 2021. This implies a strong relation between industrialization and emissions as economic activity intensified after the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed growth in 2020. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions\, unprecedented climatic conditions\, pollution\, and microplastics in oceans call for urgent action to limit global warming\, protect the environment\, and transform industry. \nThe Asia-Pacific region has seen a rapid rise in industrialization\, especially manufacturing\, in the last few decades by exploiting its vast natural resources\, resulting in economic prosperity\, employment generation\, technology upgradation\, and higher standards of living. However\, to ensure sustainability and mitigate the ever-increasing global environmental challenges\, the region needs to explore and adopt pathways to decouple industrial pollution and GDP growth. \nInternationally\, the recent UN Climate Change Conference of Parties in 2021 aim to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C by focusing on mitigation\, adaptation\, financing\, and collaboration. In line with this\, the APO continued to promote the GP concept for productivity and quality enhancement of enterprises with the least environmental impact. The GP framework includes tools\, techniques\, and management systems for implementation through a methodology based on the plan–do–check–act cycle. \nThis training course is an effort to build a critical mass of GP specialists who can act as consultants\, trainers\, and promoters to assist industry in decoupling business growth from environmental degradation. It is a prerequisite for candidates for the APO-GPS 201:2019: Certification Scheme and Competency Standards for GP Specialists\, after which participants will undergo evaluation and assessment by accredited certification bodies. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-of-trainers-and-consultants-in-green-productivity/
LOCATION:Republic of China
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20260411T044309
CREATED:20220810T094453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T113250Z
UID:54767-1664236800-1664495999@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Business Models for the Recovery Phase in the Service Industry
DESCRIPTION:In July 2021\, the Word Travel and Tourism Council reported the largest recorded decline in the GDP contribution by the travel and tourism sector in the Asia-Pacific region due to COVID-19. GDP in the region fell more than 53% compared with the global fall of 49%. The council also reported a 74% decrease in spending by foreign travelers due to closures of international borders. \nThis year\, although most countries in the Asia-Pacific have reopened their borders\, international travel is expected to remain restricted due to varying levels of infection risk\, vaccination rates\, and quarantine requirements. In a report published in early 2022\, the ADB forecast that international travel in Asia would be “tentative and sporadic” amid concerns about new COVID-19 variants in destinations and fears of their spread by infected travelers upon returning home. \nThe pandemic has therefore created drastic changes in the business environment of the service sector\, especially hotels\, aviation\, retail\, tourism\, and food and beverages. These changes may likely persist over the long term\, requiring players in this sector to rethink their business models to adjust to the new normal. Considering the importance of this industry to most APO members\, it is vital to assist them in selecting the most effective business recovery models. \nThis workshop will discuss how the services industry can recover from the pandemic by reviewing current issues\, challenges\, and new opportunities and sharing recent best practices in APO members. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-business-models-for-the-recovery-phase-in-the-service-industry/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:Projects
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