A 2021 McKinsey Global Institute report suggested that productivity could double postpandemic if changes extend from large firms to SMEs, contingent on robust aggregate demand. However, concerns about rising inequality and unemployment may jeopardize productivity gains. The Asia-Pacific faces postpandemic productivity challenges despite resilience in crisis management. Strengths in digitalization, innovation, and regional cooperation contrast […]
This P-Talk emphasizes the crucial link between DRR and enhancing productivity, spotlighting the necessity for resilience against economic and livelihood disruptions worldwide. With expert insights from Dr. Shohei Matsuura and Timothy Wilcox, the discussion highlights the importance of investing in DRR and the effectiveness of partnerships across sectors in building economic and community resilience. Exemplary […]
The theme of this video is “Quality Control of Fresh Produce.” It presents quality maintenance technologies for fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables throughout the supply chain from farm to fork. These technologies enable the provision of high-quality food to consumers, with increased profits for producers and others involved in storage, transportation, etc. Please […]
The COE on PSP has identified key areas for improvement based on past experience, including more comprehensive competency assessments, incorporating insights and feedback from APO members into program initiatives, and maintaining adaptability, relevance, and responsiveness to the rapidly changing dynamics of PSP. The COE on PSP is refocusing its operations starting from 2024. The emphasis […]
Gainsharing, a human resources strategy, aims to enhance employee motivation and innovation, thereby boosting overall corporate efficiency and results. This is achieved by rewarding employees for their contributions to increased productivity and performance, benefiting both staff and management through enhanced output. However, this practice is underutilized in the agricultural sector. A report by Plant Tracker […]
Industrial symbiosis refers to the relationships in a network of businesses, public institutions, and associations in which resources, including materials, energy, infrastructure, by-products, and waste, are exchanged and leveraged to maximize their benefits and create more value. It is used as a strategy to facilitate the circular economy and often embodied in the form of […]
This P-Talk explores the intricate relationship between business excellence models and productivity enhancement, emphasizing the imperative for refined assessment frameworks in organizational environments. With expert insights from Prof. Mohammad S. Owlia, the discussion underscores the evolution of business excellence models from the Deming Prize to the contemporary EFQM and MBNQA frameworks. Prof. Owlia shares the […]
Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices integrate environmental considerations into product design, material sourcing, manufacturing, product delivery to consumers, and end-of-life management. In this P-Talk, Director Niranja Jayakodi, National Productivity Secretariat of Sri Lanka, leads a discussion with Prof. Saman Yapa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, on how GSCM minimizes environmental impacts while ensuring efficiency and […]