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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, Education, Future of Work, Global Value Chains, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics Matters, Skills Training
Making education ‘real’ the key to success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Connecting the dots is a marketable skills is this age of disruption

By Ainsley Brown on May 28, 2018

As a teacher I like to stretch my students. I like to push them to their limits so that redefine what is possible and what success means to them. I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to get my students ready to not only thrive but to equipment them with the skills and mindset to be able to… Continue reading "Making education ‘real’ the key to success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Connecting the dots is a marketable skills is this age of disruption "
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"
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, Entrepreneurial, Finance, Startups
Financing for startups: bootstrapping

By Carsten Lexa on March 21, 2018

What do you do when you have an idea for a company, but nobody is waving with money to support you? “Bootstrapping” is the magic word, at least if you want to try your idea in the real world. But what does that actually mean? A chic term — for a precarious situation “Bootstrapping” is the term for a company founded entirely… Continue reading "Financing for startups: bootstrapping"
Commercial, Finance, Startups
How to finance startups: from bootstrapping to crowdfunding

By Carsten Lexa on March 15, 2018

No matter how good a business idea may be, without capital it will be hard to turn the idea into a business. Fortunately, there are now a variety of financing options for founders. However, not every one of them fits in with their own concept — so it is important to weigh the chances and risks of each form of financing. Below… Continue reading "How to finance startups: from bootstrapping to crowdfunding"
Commercial, Contracts, Litigation, Management
Better results in projects – a brief introduction to claim management

By Carsten Lexa on March 15, 2018

For many companies, an important question arises during projects: how can the financial results in a project be improved, with regards to the claims that are on the table? Claim management can be the method of choice. Claim management means all contract management measures that serve either as defence against claims of the other party or as enforcement of ones… Continue reading "Better results in projects – a brief introduction to claim management"
Commercial Awareness, commodity, Economy, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Special Economic Zone, Trade
US aluminium trade sanctions may be blessing in disguise for Jamaica if recognized, if exploited

By Ainsley Brown on March 12, 2018

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… Continue reading "US aluminium trade sanctions may be blessing in disguise for Jamaica if recognized, if exploited"