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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 "<span class="entry-title-primary">The Internet of Things: the revolution is here!</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Innovation in logistics and supply chain management</span>"
Commercial Awareness
The German Startup Monitor 2017: What you need to know about the German startup environment

By Carsten Lexa on October 30, 2017

Where are most of the startups founded and how many employees do they employ on average? Where are the startup strongholds in Germany? What about women and foreigners as founders and how are startups in Germany financed? These and other questions are answered by the “Startup Monitor” (DSM) from the Bundesverband Deutscher Startups e.V. This article shows the most important… Continue reading "The German Startup Monitor 2017: What you need to know about the German startup environment"
Commercial Awareness, Data economy, Digitalisation, Economy, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Geotech
Data: the fuel powering business innovation in the fourth industrial revolution Using location data to create value and wealth

By Ainsley Brown on October 16, 2017

Some estimates say the global market for core geographical information will exceed $13bn (£9.6bn) by 2025. – Consultancy firm Navigant. It is easy to see why many claim that data is the new oil. And it’s true. The use of data to power business is everywhere and growing. Just “think of Uber, Deliveroo, Airbnb, the development of driverless cars, and… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Data: the fuel powering business innovation in the fourth industrial revolution</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Using location data to create value and wealth</span>"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Investment, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics Matters, Special Economic Zone
Introducing my new e-book: Economic Zones: Special Tools For Development Placing Jamaica's Special Economic Zone Development In Context

By Ainsley Brown on October 2, 2017

The wait is over, my first e-book is here. Click here or see below: Now that Jamaica has embarked on its own modern SEZ programme will it be transformational for the Jamaican people and their economy or will it be a spectacular failure? By all indications, and as will be explained in the contents below, the former seems to be true. Jamaica… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Introducing my new e-book: Economic Zones: Special Tools For Development</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Placing Jamaica's Special Economic Zone Development In Context</span>"
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 "<span class="entry-title-primary">The one thing you must do to compete in this globalized world</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Connect, Connect, Connect...global value chains and logistics</span>"
Commercial Awareness, Global Value Chains, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub, Logistics Matters
My random, well maybe not so random, thoughts on Special Economic Zones Why are SEZs so important to Jamaica?

By Ainsley Brown on September 15, 2017

Excited about SEZs: The nerd meets the lawyer Maybe its the nerd, sorry, I mean lawyer in me that gets so excited to talk about Special Economic Zone development models….its all about structuring the deal. On a personal note the development of Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone Regime has not only been an interesting one but professionally truly gratifying having… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">My random, well maybe not so random, thoughts on Special Economic Zones</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Why are SEZs so important to Jamaica?</span>"
ADR, Arbitration, Commercial Awareness, Economy, Government Policy, Jamaica's Global Logistics Hub
Law as a tool for development: my thoughts on Arbitration being used as a tool for economic development in Jamaica Arbitration, legislation with endless possibilities, so why not Jamaica?

By Ainsley Brown on September 6, 2017

Abraham Lincoln once said that: “great things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” I had the good fortune of recently attending an arbitration conference in Jamaica (August 28). This was the first of its kind, and hopefully to become an annual event – International Chamber of Commerce: Boosting the use of Arbitration… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Law as a tool for development: my thoughts on Arbitration being used as a tool for economic development in Jamaica</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">Arbitration, legislation with endless possibilities, so why not Jamaica?</span>"
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 "<span class="entry-title-primary">Using Special Economic Zones to connect to the world</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">The role of Special Economic Zones in enhancing Jamaica's trade</span>"
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial, G20 YEA
Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part II My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany

By Ainsley Brown on August 20, 2017

The magic of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and other digital platforms is changing the way we do business, the way we work and the very nature of work itself. In this digital age these technologies present exciting opportunities to tackle global youth unemployment. A brief discussion of these technologies is how Part I of my interview with a friend… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part II</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany</span>"
Commercial Awareness, Entrepreneurial, G20 YEA
Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part I My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany

By Ainsley Brown on August 8, 2017

Youth unemployment is on the rise globally. So what are the solutions? Before we get into the answer to that question let us take a quick glace at the problem. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), an organ of the United Nations (UN), “estimates that the global youth unemployment rate is expected to reach 13.1 per cent in 2016… Continue reading "<span class="entry-title-primary">Is entrepreneurship the solution to global youth unemployment? Part I</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">My interview with Carsten Lexa President of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs´ Alliance, Germany</span>"

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