With services now over 70% of global GDP and the rise of servicification, where services increasingly support production, reassessing service regulation is crucial (OECD, 2024). This shift is driven by technological advances, which are making some professions more routinized. A key aspect is the servicification of manufacturing, or servitization, where firms rely more on services […]
This inaugural Productivity Trends session explores emerging signals and developments shaping productivity across sectors. Led by strategic foresight expert Dr. Tuomo Kuosa, the session highlights key trend patterns identified through continuous scanning and analysis. Designed to inform strategic thinking and future program planning, it offers practical insights for policymakers, institutions, and productivity professionals. Trends in […]
Global supply chains are the backbone of manufacturing. They have faced disruptions from events like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, highlighting the need for further digitalization. It is vital for firms to pick up early signals of uncertainties, thereby gaining sufficient time to orchestrate operations and resources to withstand disruptions (ADB, 2023). […]
Climate finance was at center stage during COP29, bringing together nearly 200 countries in Baku in 2024. While addressing the needs of developing countries and focusing on the role of SMEs in the green transition, the finance commitments were tripled to USD300 billion annually from USD100 billion annually by 2035. Recognizing the gap in capacity […]
The Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology (NPO Turkiye) established 10 model factories (learning factories) in 10 provinces to guide manufacturers across the country. Consultants in those factories in Turkiye are providing lean transformation consultancy to manufacturers. Now the challenge is providing digital transformation consultancy besides lean transformation consultancy. The current gap in digital readiness […]
This Productivity Talk highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping public service delivery. As demands on public services rapidly evolve, digital transformation plays a vital role. The adoption of AI has been shown to improve response times, reduce corruption, and enable data-driven governance, according to various studies. Dr. Abhinandan Kulal, an Assistant Professor at the […]
This P-Talk highlights the importance of inclusive productivity and inclusive engagement, emphasizing the role of accessible tourism as a key driver for advancing these goals. Neha Arora, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Planet Abled, introduces accessibility in tourism and the need for fair and equitable experiences for people with disabilities and the elderly while […]