Seeing logistics differently Augmented Reality: enhancing business processes and outcomes

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

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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

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

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Innovation in logistics and supply chain management: Blockchains interconnecting value

“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

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What is a logistics centred economy? Jamaica is on to something

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

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The Internet of Things: the revolution is here! Innovation in logistics and supply chain management

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

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The one thing you must do to compete in this globalized world Connect, Connect, Connect...global value chains and logistics

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

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Small businesses rule the world

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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Blockchain technology: a sustainability tool for agriculture

Blockchain technology can enhance the sustainability of nations like Jamaica’s agricultural sector, by capturing the information which can be beneficial to all who access the distributive ledger such as farmers, retailers and consumers. It will avail farmers greater access to information such as global competitive pricing so that they can be better informed as to what to charge for their produce and not charge too much or too little. This is important for a farmer to be profitable and to a nation that is into exports such as Jamaica, they will be aware of the prices so they are competitive and make the best prices for their commodities.

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The expanded Panama Canal and port expansion along the US East and Gulf coasts

The expanded Panama Canal is an important catalyst for these port investments, it is only one factor that is driving the port investments on the US east and Gulf coasts. As logistics, and particularly the transport component, continue to evolve only time will tell if these investments are justified.

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