This P-Talk examines the concept of the circular economy and explores feasible strategies for boosting resource productivity. Ray Yiing-Bin Reu highlights the adjustments to supply chains, production, and services that are necessary for enhancing resource efficiency. He also discusses the role of technologies in this transformation and shares good practices from APO members. Please click […]
This P-Talk highlights the implementation of kaizen, the Japanese business philosophy that focuses on the process of continuous improvement, in Africa. With the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), kaizen has been introduced to the African continent and is currently widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen […]
This P-Talk highlights the current situation of smart agriculture in Japan, discusses the background, and explores future prospects, referring to the examples of other Asian countries. Dr. Koichi Fukuda, who is very familiar with smart agriculture in Japan, introduces many actual cases and his expectations for future smart agriculture based on the reality of the […]
