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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
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SUMMARY:Training Course on Smart Transformation for Agribusinesses
DESCRIPTION:Agribusinesses face challenges such as competition and increasing costs. Smart technologies such as robots\, sensors\, and ICT contribute to efficient food processing and maintaining quality throughout supply chains. Food manufacturing and transportation can be continuously monitored by sensors and ICT to determine quality and safety. Smart technologies also contribute to reducing food waste by ensuring quality maintenance and production in the right quantities to meet consumer demand based on big data analytics. They reduce production costs by substituting for human labor and avoiding overproduction. The biggest challenges for agribusinesses in adopting smart technology are capacity and financial support. This course will introduce affordable technologies and best practices of enterprises that have successfully adopted such technology. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-smart-transformation-for-agribusinesses/
LOCATION:Philippines
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
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SUMMARY:Workshop on the Aging Agricultural Labor Population
DESCRIPTION:The ADB reported in 2020 that the aging of the farming population was a major concern in both developed and developing APO members including the ROC\, India\, Indonesia\, Japan\, the ROK\, and the Philippines. The aging of farmers is a significant concern with several serious implications such as labor shortages\, lower productivity\, rural depopulation\, and decreased food security. \nGovernments are adopting various policies and schemes to aid aging farmers in managing farm operations and to attract young people to agriculture. Efforts have been made by local governments\, communities\, and the private sector to empower the elderly and encourage young people to establish sustainable\, inclusive agri-based rural communities. \nAddressing this issue requires a combination of efforts from both sectors aimed at attracting young people\, utilizing technology and innovation\, and improving working environments. \nThis workshop will examine aging issues from various viewpoints to identify possible holistic solutions in APO economies. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-the-aging-agricultural-labor-population/
LOCATION:Republic of China
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230207T021901Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Business Model Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Business models can be simply plans to make money\, what a company will and will not do\, how to meet market and customer needs\, utilize technology\, and analyze a company’s strengths and weaknesses. Good business models give a competitive advantage in the market. Productivity plays a vital role in successful startups\, which must make the most of limited resources\, by incentivizing employees and fostering an environment for collaboration. The business model canvas is an essential tool for designing\, discussing\, and reinventing business models and consists of nine building blocks: customer segments; value propositions; channels for delivering value; customer relationships; revenue streams; key resources; activities; partners; and cost structure. \nThe applications of the business model canvas can be combined with the lean startup approach with productivity as its core. The primary skillsets involved are useful for all successful startup founders. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-business-model-strategies-for-startups/
LOCATION:Mongolia
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230314T065833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T065925Z
UID:56512-1684195200-1684454399@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on Reskilling of the Workforce in the Service Sector
DESCRIPTION:The service sector is already a significant driver of economic output\, growth\, and employment in many APO member economies\, although there is still plenty of room for improvement because repetitive\, face-to-face service operations are especially vulnerable to replacement by AI. Boosting service-sector productivity requires addressing a wide range of policy distortions and investments in human capital. A World Economic Forum study in 2020 showed that 75 million jobs would be lost to automation by 2025\, while 133 million new ones would be created by the introduction of Industry 4.0. This indicates that there are many opportunities for employees who are willing to learn new skills to remain relevant in the workforce. It is a valuable investment for companies to train existing employees to expand their capabilities. Hiring new staff with appropriate skills who cannot be replaced by technologies is also a key to successful human resources management. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/workshop-on-reskilling-of-the-workforce-in-the-service-sector/
LOCATION:Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230222T070025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T070025Z
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SUMMARY:Training Course on Cybersecurity Management Systems
DESCRIPTION:According to reports by McKinsey and CISCO published in 2021 and 2022\, damage from cyberattacks will reach approximately USD10.5 trillion per year by 2025\, a 300% rise from 2015. Forty-three percent of cyberattacks target small organizations\, while 47% of small enterprises are not prepared. It is thus clear that CS is a major concern for many organizations\, especially SMEs. In addition\, during the COVID-19 pandemic\, increasing shifts to remote and roaming work made businesses of all sizes more vulnerable to threats and attacks. Cybercrime is now considered the number one global problem\, with cyberattacks a bigger threat to humanity than nuclear weapons. This has also become a matter of national security. \nTherefore\, effective CS management systems can help in creating and maintaining effective risk management strategies by understanding organizational vulnerabilities\, monitoring and analyzing potential threats\, and implementing appropriate safeguards. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-cybersecurity-management-systems/
LOCATION:Republic of Korea
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230327T064158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T064522Z
UID:56677-1684281600-1684367999@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Conference on Building an Ecosystem for Innovative Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Innovation is regarded as a major determinant of long-term economic growth and productivity improvement. Besides the R&D efforts of corporations and research and educational institutes\, innovation driven\nby entrepreneurs and startups is considered closer to market demand and customer needs and thus crucial for technological and economic development. \nThe benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship are often accompanied by uncertainty and risks\, requiring a supportive environment with collaborative stakeholders. Developing an enabling ecosystem to mobilize resources is thus essential for encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation. \nWith a fast-growing population and rising consumer demand\, the Asia-Pacific region is evolving from a manufacturing base for the world into a new powerhouse for developing innovative products\, solutions\, and business models. This conference aims to provide references and identify strategies for fostering sustainable ecosystems to nurture entrepreneurs and spur innovation. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/conference-on-building-an-ecosystem-for-innovative-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Vietnam
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
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UID:56956-1684368000-1684454399@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Knowledge Management: A Basic Ingredient for Productivity
DESCRIPTION:The management of ideas and knowledge is crucial for innovation as well as productivity. Knowledge is perceived as a key factor of production. Knowledge management (KM) is a discipline focused on ways that organizations create and use knowledge. Implementation of KM initiatives is to enhance individual\, team\, and organizational capability in delivering the services and achieving the missions in a better way. \nContinuing the previous P Talk on KM\, this P-Talk dives in deeper the steps\, procedure\, and implementation of KM initiatives in organization. Dr. Ida Binti Md Yasin\, Associate Professor\, Putra Business School\, Malaysia\, deliberates practical and proven knowledge in executing KM initiatives.  A close reference to the application of APO KM Framework including highlight on some case studies is also discussed. \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/knowledge-management-for-productivity/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230320T025321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T025321Z
UID:56562-1685318400-1685663999@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Training Course on Leadership in Public-sector Organizations
DESCRIPTION:In the postpandemic era and with other ongoing changes\, public-sector officials must broaden their skills\, strengthen management systems\, and enhance performance by supporting new productivity initiatives. Strong leadership is an essential component to solve the problems and challenges faced by the public-sector organization\, as well as its complexity (Lyndsay\, C. University of Strathclyde\, 2020). Over the last decade\, the APO has organized a range of activities and developed strategies to improve public-sector productivity. The APO Public-sector Productivity Program Framework and Framework for Public-sector Leadership map out the necessary competencies for efficient public service delivery. It is necessary to update the leadership qualities required to make public-sector organizations more innovative in response to environmental challenges. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-leadership-in-public-sector-organizations/
LOCATION:Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230510T065209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T065209Z
UID:56911-1685404800-1685491199@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Untold Essence of the Toyota Production System (TPS)
DESCRIPTION:No management approach can be a panacea for all business problems. In other words\, for every management approach\, there exists a set of conditions under which the approach would work effectively. On the other hand\, if a management approach is effective under certain conditions\, there is potential for its effectiveness to be generalized beyond the current boundaries. \nThe purpose of this session is to examine the Toyota Production System (TPS) from these perspectives. Viewers can learn about the untold essence of the TPS\, contributing to their own management methods for enhanced 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/untold-essence-of-the-toyota-production-system-tps/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260410T133328
CREATED:20230406T073905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T074616Z
UID:56727-1685404800-1685750399@www.apo-tokyo.org
SUMMARY:Development of Productivity Practitioners among the Youth
DESCRIPTION:The APO Vision 2025 emphasizes inclusiveness in the productivity movement. Considering the large populations of young people in APO members\, enhancing their awareness and knowledge of productivity enhancement is essential. With job markets becoming more competitive\, productivity knowledge and skills will give them a competitive edge. \nThe Development of Productivity Practitioners is an APO flagship program to produce cadres of productivity experts in member economies. The program\, which provides the knowledge and skills to develop productivity consultants and trainers\, has focused on individuals already working in industry or professionals from National Productivity Organizations (NPOs). It is now crucial to expand that focus. Providing opportunities to the youth or young professionals to embrace and spread the productivity culture will help NPOs in promoting national movements\, as talented young people are expected to lead their organizations in the future. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/development-of-productivity-practitioners-among-the-youth/
LOCATION:Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Projects
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