The Data Inspired Professional When you work in the information industry, you’re expected to be “data inspired”. If you do not get excited by analyzing data and creating insights, you’re in the wrong industry. Just like a...
Causality: Diversity, Open-Mindedness, Innovation I participated in a very interesting event in Luxembourg, bringing together people from various backgrounds: technology & finance, traditional industries & startups...
U.S. Trade Wars News reports about evolving trade wars are not uncommon recently. Quite a change of direction, given that the preceding years were characterized by efforts to implement Free Trade Agreements. News outlets report...
Throughout the years, numerous Customs agencies have consulted me about the usage of data, analytics and other advanced technologies for risk management purposes. This blog addresses the potential for these agencies in embedding...
People often ask me whether data quality or data quantity is a bigger problem. I therefore decided to write a blog post on this topic. From Lack Of Information To Information Explosion What Changed? The term ‘information...
Problem Statement: Data Quality in Global Trade Data quality is the Achilles heel of international supply chains. Is Blockchain the solution? Research by HMRC (UK Customs) and Dutch Customs revealed that “many of the systems...

Why It’s Important That Anthony Scriffignano Has Been Named U.S. Chief Data Officer of the Year 2018
A Plea for Quality I believe in quality. I set high standards for myself, and for those who work with me. As a guiding principle, I believe that you’d better invest in high quality rather than opt for the cheap low quality...
The Logistics sector in Belgium benefits greatly from U.S. companies! This conclusion is presented in a report of the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium. This blog provides some additional explanatory views. Background: The...