6 Key lessons from modern logistics
Think you know logistics, well this post might make you think again or at least get a new perspective or appreciation.
Category: Economy
Artificial Intelligence is now
How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) shaping our world? Right now! The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our world is real. More so than you may think. Welcome to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The BBC in its The A-Z of how artificial intelligence is changing the world provides a very interesting and wide ranging overview of how AI is shaping our world.
How do you build a resilient and sustainable economy in the 21st Century? Jamaica a logistics centred economy thriving in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The future ain’t what it used to be. – Yogi Berra Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI), robots, automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) – the Fourth industrial Revolution – are all tech terms that have moved into the mainstream of our everyday conversations. Unfortunately the talk is usually one of doom and gloom, punctuated by predictions such as: Robots could
Connectivity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is about relationships
Connectivity is often synonymous with digital or technological connectivity, and rightfully so as it is a major means and mode of connectivity. Connectivity, in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, however is more about relationships. That is to say the relationships “between people-people, people-things, and things-things.” Competitiveness, in our globalized world, be it as an individual or business or nation-state, is increasingly based
How cities can become startup hotspots (p.1) Conditions that are necessary for a lively startup community
When it comes to the hotspots of the startup scene, most think of Silicon Valley, London and Berlin or Paris and Stockholm. And that´s it pretty much. However, it is often forgotten that every city can basically develop a lively start-up community — and the ingredients for that are not that hard to spot. As one of the founding members of “Gründen@Würzburg”,
Laws are one of the greatest human inventions They must be upload, downloaded and embedded into the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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
Is regulation good for an economy?
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
Jamaica’s Special Economic Zones A Logistics Centered Approach to Economic Agility and Global Competitiveness
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
US aluminium trade sanctions may be blessing in disguise for Jamaica if recognized, if exploited
Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. – Napoleon Hill Trade stats have recently become very sexy thanks in large part to President of the USA, Donald Trump’s recent trade sanctions on aluminium and steel. There is however, more to this action and the trade data than immediately meets the eye. There is opportunity – if recognized, if
10 innovative solutions for fighting crime and violence The law as a economic development tool
Human nature is complex. Even if we do have inclinations toward violence, we also have inclination to empathy, to cooperation, to self-control. – Steven Pinker Violence is sadly a part of the human condition but so too is peace and conflict resolution. Finding practical, pragmatic, innovative workable solutions to the former through the latter is one of the pressing issues