Our host Collis Williams reflects on the lessons learnt from our first five episodes and distils how each fits into Barbados' plan for economic recovery and transformation. Collis argues that in an import-oriented society such as ours, the growth of our economy stands on the shoulders of logistics and we must therefore provide facilities to move cargo, ideas and innovations into and out of Barbados in a way that the region has never seen before.
Read moreEpisode 5: Caribbean Logistics: Either the e-Way or Waste Away!
This episode features Barbadian information technology industry leader Terry Jones, who delves into the role of technology in moving our logistics industry forward. Terry helps us to understand that while technology is the tool, there must first be a clear and effective vision for the entire industry. He also explains how he believes we can go about formulating this vision.
Read moreEpisode 4: Logistics as a Catalyst for the Cross-Pollination of Ideas
This episode features Benjamin Niles of Apex Construction Inc. We discuss the critical role that logistics plays in the cross-pollination of ideas and innovations, and examine how protectionism hampers the development of our human resource thereby negatively impacting our net productivity in the Caribbean.
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