Publications

The enduring impact of COVID-19 on global businesses revealed both vulnerabilities and resilience. This study examines success stories from four developed APO economies, analyzing their approaches [Read More]

This P-Insights unveils the exciting possibilities of smart green manufacturing, an innovative integration of Industry 4.0 and circular economy principles aimed at achieving sustainable growth. Dr. [Read More]

This report analyzes why and how APO members must use digital technologies to optimize economic growth, productivity, and social outcomes. By segmenting the member economies into [Read More]

Transformation is never easy. The manufacturing journey undertaken by 15 companies in five member countries at various stages of Industry 4.0 are highlighted here as case [Read More]

After a comprehensive overview, this publication highlights the different policy measures taken by the governments of seven Asian economies to stimulate innovation among SMEs. It contributes [Read More]

Developed in the late 1990s, MFCA is an environmental management tool since it increases the transparency of material flows, thus decreasing waste. This easy-to-understand manual contains [Read More]

An assessment of the impact of existing BE/QA frameworks on 74 private-sector organizations responding to a questionnaire, focusing on those in the ROC, India, Japan, Singapore, [Read More]

The contributors from the ROC, Japan, ROK, Singapore, and USA examined policies to improve job market access for older workers along with stereotypes and attitudes that [Read More]

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive of the EU came into effect in 2006. The APO published this manual aimed at SMEs in the electrical and [Read More]

Based on the results of a survey in 11 APO members, insights are offered on integrated policy-based approaches to reduce solid waste generation and disposal methods [Read More]

National reports from eight APO members show that the fostering of entrepreneurship has longer-lasting benefits than other forms of assistance, such as technology, finance, and partnership [Read More]