Logistics - Part 2

Commercial Awareness, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Global Value Chains, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Improving logistics Jamaica's response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on August 12, 2018

Improving logistics is critical to economic development especially in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. I am happy to have the privilege of working at Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone Authority on advancing the country’s economic development by transforming Jamaica into a logistics centred economy. In many ways Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Initiative is a direct policy response the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Related… Continue reading "Improving logistics Jamaica's response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade
Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness

By Ainsley Brown on July 16, 2018

I teach. And I hope my students learn. I will admit that teaching is not my profession but it is a deeply held passion. Another passion of mine is Jamaica’s development into a logistics centred economy and logistics hub. And being a adjunct lecturer of international logistics on the Post-grad programme at Excelsior Community College, in Kingston Jamaica allows me… Continue reading "Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Seeing logistics differently Augmented Reality: enhancing business processes and outcomes

By Ainsley Brown on May 13, 2018

Augmented reality (AR) is: “the process of superimposing digitally rendered images onto our real-world surroundings, giving a sense of an illusion or virtual reality,” is literally changing the way we view things. The impact of AR on all parts of life, from the world of work, to school, to entertainment is still relatively small however it is still early days… Continue reading "Seeing logistics differently Augmented Reality: enhancing business processes and outcomes "
Commercial Awareness, Education, Future of Work, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Skills Training
Logistics, the future is now and for Jamaica the future looks bright A reflection on Jamaica's march forward as a Global Logistics Hub...logistics matters

By Ainsley Brown on May 7, 2018

For some some Jamaica’s logistics hub is but a dream, for me its my daily reality. Lecturing is both passion project and a side hustle for me. Look at the view of Kinston Harbour as I get ready to impact some young and some not so young minds. For some some Jamaica's logistics hub is but a dream, for me… Continue reading "Logistics, the future is now and for Jamaica the future looks bright A reflection on Jamaica's march forward as a Global Logistics Hub...logistics matters"
Commercial Awareness, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Shipping
Innovation in logistics and supply chain management: Blockchains interconnecting value

By Ainsley Brown on March 21, 2018

“data is becoming a new asset class—one that may trump previous asset classes.” ― Don Tapscott In the simplest of terms blockchain technology is simply a database. Yes, a database! And what do databases do? They store information. Simple. If it is that simple then what is all the hype about? Well, blockchains are no ordinary database but a decentralized… Continue reading "Innovation in logistics and supply chain management: Blockchains interconnecting value "
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade
What is a logistics centred economy? Jamaica is on to something

By Ainsley Brown on January 15, 2018

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. – Jonathan Swift Logistics Centred Economy Yes, I know its a bit of a circular definition and I can see my teachers all the way from high school to university shaking their heads in disappointment that I still have not learnt that one ought not to define a… Continue reading "What is a logistics centred economy? Jamaica is on to something"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Global Value Chains, Logistics, Logistics Matters
The Internet of Things: the revolution is here! Innovation in logistics and supply chain management

By Ainsley Brown on December 12, 2017

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before – Klaus Schwab The information age or the data economy or the fourth industrial revolution or the Internet of Things, call it what… Continue reading "The Internet of Things: the revolution is here! Innovation in logistics and supply chain management"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Entrepreneurial, Global Value Chains, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Trade
The one thing you must do to compete in this globalized world Connect, Connect, Connect...global value chains and logistics

By Ainsley Brown on September 25, 2017

Competitiveness, in our globalized world, be it as an individual or business or nation-state, is increasingly based ones ability to understand, connect and maneuver within and between the various networks that make the world work. Now you understand why global value chains (GVC) and logistics are two obsessions of mine. Related Posts:The Top 20 Business Trends to look for… Continue reading "The one thing you must do to compete in this globalized world Connect, Connect, Connect...global value chains and logistics"
Commercial Awareness, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone, Trade
Using Special Economic Zones to connect to the world The role of Special Economic Zones in enhancing Jamaica's trade

By Ainsley Brown on September 3, 2017

No man is an island, entire of itself… – John Donne Jamaica has set itself an ambitious goal and programme through its national development plan, Vision 2030, to “make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.” A critical element of Vision 2030 is transforming Jamaica into a global logistics hub which includes bringing together… Continue reading "Using Special Economic Zones to connect to the world The role of Special Economic Zones in enhancing Jamaica's trade"
Commercial Awareness, Logistics, Logistics Matters
Small businesses rule the world

By Ainsley Brown on July 7, 2017

In the logistics sector small is sometimes not just beautiful but very profitable. Related Posts:Logistics critical to the fabric of Jamaican society and economyThe Top 20 Business Trends to look for in Jamaica in 2020Carriage of Goods by Sea Law: moving from the sales contract to the transport contractTrade Agreements and Marketing Strategies6 Key lessons from modern logistics

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