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Productivity measurement is a process of identifying the appropriate metrics and calculating their results to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. While digitalization offers many benefits to SMEs such as improved operations, reduced costs, and enhanced customer experience, productivity measurement methodologies should be reviewed to reflect the impact of technological improvements. The pandemic […] |
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This Productivity Talk highlights how lean production and Industry 4.0 can mutually enable an integrated approach to productivity improvement in the manufacturing sector. Dr. James C. Chen, Professor, National Tsing Hua University, ROC, discusses opportunities arising from smart manufacturing and challenges that companies may face in adopting it. He also shares lessons learned from cooperation […] |
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This P-Talk highlights the climate actions needed in Asian agriculture drawing from the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. For more sustainable farming practices and higher agricultural productivity with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the introduction and replication of climate-friendly agricultural practices and smart technologies are significant. Dr. Toshihiro Hasegawa, Executive Researcher, […] |
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In the last decade, a growing number of women entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific has reshaped the business landscape. Some women entrepreneurs successfully overcame obstacles to forge their own entrepreneurial paths. However, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2022) reports that on average women are less likely than men to start and succeed in businesses regardless of their […]
The fundamental concept of innovation is the introduction of something new and relevant, perhaps contrary to established norms or customs. For public-sector organizations operating in the new normal, innovation means modernizing processes and enhancing the quality of life for citizens. Citizens now expect more from their governments. The ways they interact with their governments have […] |
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Since the Industry 4.0 concept emerged, APO members have been undertaking digital transformation and establishing conducive ecosystems. One common strategy is promoting digitalization of manufacturing and SMEs with the assistance of technology providers, business advisers, research institutes, and other partners to create a conducive environment for digital transformation. As digital technologies become more affordable, industrial […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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