Fourth Industrial Revolution

Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, History
Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on August 19, 2018

Laws are one of the greatest human technologies ever invented. However, they must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution for it to be a success. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening, it is already here and is accelerating in pace; and in scale and in scope. But what about the laws that govern it? The legal… Continue reading "Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution "
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, Data economy, Digitalisation, Education, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work
Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Ainsley Brown on July 24, 2018

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. – Albert Einstein The ability to not only collect but to analyze, visualize and weave information together into a compelling story is a powerful skill in today’s information age. This is especially true when displayed and shared on… Continue reading "Digital intelligence is the future of work and why storytelling is more important that ever in the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Regulation
Is regulation good for an economy?

By Ainsley Brown on July 18, 2018

Is regulation good for an economy? The short answer is yes. Balancing of interests Regulation is unfortunately often portrayed as red tape, bureaucracy or an unreasonable cost imposed on business by people who know nothing about doing business. And yes, sometimes this can be true. However, it must always be remembered that regulations are balancing of interests within a society. This… Continue reading "Is regulation good for an economy?"
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 "
Data economy, Digitalisation, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Skills Training
The future of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution isn't about machines but about humans

By Ainsley Brown on April 19, 2018

If we are to seize the opportunities, and avoid the pitfalls, of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we must consider carefully the questions that it raises. We must rethink our ideas about economic and social development, value creation, privacy and ownership, and even individual identity. – Klaus Schwab (Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum Geneva) The future of work – the Fourth… Continue reading "The future of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution The Fourth Industrial Revolution isn't about machines but about humans"
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, Digitalisation, Education, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Skills Training
The future of work in the fourth industrial revolution rests in combining skills Storymaping an example of future skills combined

By Ainsley Brown on February 19, 2018

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” ― Robert Greene Storymaps are an authoring tool and technique used to tell a story that involves maps, places, locations, or geography. They are internet-based applications that let authors combine beautiful maps with narrative text, images, videos and social media. The applications are designed to… Continue reading "The future of work in the fourth industrial revolution rests in combining skills Storymaping an example of future skills combined"
Data economy, Digitalisation, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Government
Why Germany needs a ‘Ministry of Digitalisation’? ...and how a petition might change everything

By Carsten Lexa on February 16, 2018

Politics and businesses in Germany have been in agreement for a long time: digitization will change all areas of life and many of the aspects of the economy. Nevertheless, the future federal government of Germany is not planning to establish a Ministry of Digitization. This can endanger the future of Germany as a country, its businesses and its society. In… Continue reading "Why Germany needs a ‘Ministry of Digitalisation’? ...and how a petition might change everything"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, Government Policy, Legal Reform
The legal framework for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is emerging….slowly

By Ainsley Brown on February 6, 2018

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