Cashless Technology at the New Resorts World Las Vegas

Cashless Technology at the New Resorts World Las Vegas

July 9, 2021
Lisa M. Spencer

Resorts World Las Vegas, a multi-billion dollar project over five years in the making, opened on June 24, 2021, on the north Strip.

Many, including RWLS’s president, Scott Sibella, hope the project will breath new life into the city’s tourism industry, still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, in addition to energizing an area of the Strip that has not been the target of major development in a long time.

The property was designed from the start for cashless technology, including cashless wagering and QR codes that allow guests to bypass the Reception desk for check-in.

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This post is based on the USA Today article, Resorts World Las Vegas: Even the chips have chips at the Strip’s newest casino, by Ken Ritter, June 26, 2021; the Edge Markets article, All eyes on Genting Las Vegas to repeat Resorts World Singapore’s success, by Ester Lee, May Continue reading →

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LocusBots Track Real-Time Warehouse Operations

LocusBots Track Real-Time Warehouse Operations

April 3, 2021
Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.

In response to a surge in e-commerce, Locus Robotics is developing better and more efficient robots to handle increased warehousing demand.

Locus Robotics’ robots are called “LocusBots”.  They are autonomous and mobile and can track real-time warehouse operations using iPhone or wearable technology.

New features for LocusBots to better handle item picking and handling in warehouses are in the research and development stage.

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This post is based on the Forbes article, Meet The Newest Robotics Unicorn: Locus Robotics Raises $150 Million At A $1 Billion Valuation On Surging E-Commerce Sales, by Amy Feldman,  February 17, 2021, and the YouTube video in the Spotlight. Image source: Baloncici/iStock/Getty Images

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1. What impacts do robots have on warehouse operations?

Guidance: Robots are automating warehouse operations in general, and item picking and handling in particular. A robot can pick up more bulky/heavy items, and move them to desirable locations, faster than its human counterpart.  Warehouse operations will be more efficient and reliable and have less errors and injuries.

2.  In what ways is product design important to Continue reading →

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J.B. Hunt: Transforming Logistics Through Data Centralization

J.B. Hunt: Transforming Logistics Through Data Centralization

April 2, 2021
Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services is partnering with Google to provide improved shipping and logistics experience for shippers, carriers, and service providers.

Under the partnership, J.B. Hunt will centralize data across its supply chain, including capacity use, pricing, and transportation delivery, using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning tools from Google Cloud.

The partnership is expected to transform transportation services by digitally matching shipments with capacity, increasing efficiency and visibility.

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This post is based on the Talk Business.net article, J.B. Hunt, Google partner to develop new supply chain technology, by Jeff Della Rosa,  February 18, 2021, and the YouTube video in the Spotlight. Image source: vitpho/123RF

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the operational significance of the partnership between J.B. Hunt and Google?

Guidance: By leveraging Google’s technological expertise in cloud computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, J.B. Hunt will be better able to integrate its supply chain, capacity use, pricing, shipping, logistics, and delivery systems.  The result is increased supply chain visibility, shipments and capacity alignment, operational efficiency, and workflow reliability for J.B. Hunt.

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