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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 23, on the site 5 years, 5 months ago
I have a strong feeling that we will start to see retailers like this pop up in the US. The cashiers at grocery stores add very little value, especially as our society moves away from person-to-person interaction and towards self-checkout. Pair this with the increasing minimum wage, and it seems like a no-brainer to add these smart stores. I am…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 9, on the site 5 years, 5 months ago
I think advanced facial recognition could be a great help to solving crimes in the future. Being able to pick up and identify someone’s face from a security or traffic camera could be a big help in identifying criminals. I understand that it might make people uncomfortable that the government can identify people anywhere, but at the same time this…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 5 years, 5 months ago
I think having chatbots connected to your car could be a great help in maintaining your vehicle. I, personally, do not have much experience with fixing or maintaining cars so when I think something is wrong, I have to find someone who knows a bit more. Connecting a chat bot to your vehicle could remind you that you need an oil change, that you…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt wrote a new post on the site Information Systems Integration 5 years, 5 months ago
This CNET article discusses how Instagram is testing a checkout option that lets users purchase products without leaving the app. The article also mentions that this is one step in Instagram’s plan of “long term […]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, How VR and AR Create a Competitive Advantage for IT, on the site 5 years, 5 months ago
Good insights, Sam! I was very impressed with the applications that Adidas, Walmart, and IKEA have created to leverage AR and VR. In Adidas case, being able to view the exclusive shoe through AR, adds to the shoe’s exclusivity. High end customers are going to be impressed by the AR presentation of the shoe and I think it will make them more likely…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Do We Need A Foldable Phone That Costs $2,000, on the site 5 years, 6 months ago
I think the concept of a foldable phone is very intriguing. I spend a decent amount of time each day streaming video on my phone and the increased screen size does seem appealing. Other than the price, I think one of the main concerns is the durability of the foldable phones. How are they going to be protected from snapping or cracking the screen?…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt wrote a new post on the site Information Systems Integration 5 years, 6 months ago
This article discusses Disney’s additional investment into virtual reality (VR) entertainment after the release of their first VR short film “Cycles.” This investment shows Disney’s commitment to further e […]
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I think VR will be the next big thing in the entertainment industry. However, it hasn’t been a widespread idea because of the limited resource and content available despite the excitement it can bring. As mentioned, VR technology has been available for a few years, yet the content is limited. VR is still considered a niche product; not too many people have it and not too many industry or company uses it. I would not think VR in entertainment will be a fail, but I do believe that the movement or spread of VR in entertainment industry will be slow.
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This is a great example of VR business application! This reminds me of the success of 3D movies with the 3D glasses in that people are looking for more realistic film experience. However, it has some risks that unlike going to the theater to see a 3D movie is a social experience, watching a movie with a VR set is more of something you do alone. It’ll be very interesting to see how Disney plan to grow the VR market.
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I see the VR industry as still in the “early adopters” phase and that’s why I think mass adoption has not occurred, the technology just is not there yet for the general public. As you mention from the article, the “chicken and the egg” comparison is very apt for the industry, and Disney deciding to make content for this industry has the potential to help move the industry to the next phase of adoption. If implemented and designed well VR will be another way to consume entertainment, but if those things do not happen, VR will be seen as gimmicky and will never see mass adoption from the general consumer. VR will be seen in a similar way as the 3D TVs from a few years ago that were supposed to be “the next big thing” and consumers just did not see the value in the feature.
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Virtual reality can be a big thing indeed.
However, there is unlikely to be explosive or widespread adoption without the necessary changes in the surrounding entertainment ecosystem.
As Disney still relies on media and parks for sales. The traditional media experience includes the interaction between the following dimensions;
– Social: friends and families with whom you share the joy in their presence and discuss movies before and after the show.
– Food: lunch or dinner after the movie, and snacks in the middle.
– Cinema: the dark room with a social atmosphere. The home cinema scene also has certain requirements.
– Sound: surround sound that matches the work, usually provided by the cinema or good home system.Content is wonderful, but mass-adoption of VR requires the convergence of all the pieces within the entertainment experience: from technology (one cannot maintain attention for a long time without inducing discomfort) to social context (people don’t enjoy movies solely in solitude). It may develop into a great niche within the streaming business, but widespread adoption in the scope and scale of Disney’s mainstream is unlikely until other changes have taken place.
However, Disney can certainly integrate VR into its parks and recreation business, which thrives on novelty and new ideas.
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I do think VR has the potential to be the next breakthrough technology, but I believe it’s too early in the development timeline of the technology for widespread use. Other than a few big-name players, companies have not yet invested in providing quality VR content to their consumers, which has caused a stagnant demand for the technology. Until companies develop VR products that the majority of consumers are willing to use, VR will remain a niche technology with specific use cases.
I think Disney is in a good position to invest in and experiment with VR. They definitely have the resources to make a product to spark demand, and if they don’t succeed with a consumer product they can implement VR into rides at their many theme parks. Imagine the potential for a Star Wars or Marvel inspired VR ride. -
I think this is a very interesting look at VR technology. I do agree that a lack of content is a big reason why adoption hasn’t been so widespread, but I also believe there’s a cost factor. While prices are going down, they’re still not at the point where the average American would see it as worth investing in. To take smartphones as an example, they did originally start out at a very high price, but they at least had many more applications than VR currently does. It’s also entirely anecdotal, but I’ve seen some stigma attached to using VR technology. Just watch someone use VR in a room by themselves to see what I mean. I could also see that having an impact on consumer adoption as well.
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Drew A Holt wrote a new post on the site Information Systems Integration 5 years, 7 months ago
The article I will be discussing in this post describes the way technology has changed professional skiing events like the X Games. Only a decade ago, skiers and park professionals were drawing their ideas for […]
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Technology’s accuracy and precision has really increased the efficiency and possibilities of today’s world. With its continual growth things such as the X Games are truly reaping the benefits with the way its really simplifying and providing opportunities. Things such as creating to scale modals and being able to execute the leveling to very smallest details causing for an increased workflow with very needed added safety benefits is truly astonishing and something most people couldn’t dream of just a few years ago. I am sure the X Games isn’t the only huge event that uses technology to get the best outcomes and efficiency. This example of the use of tech is so important to our lives today should just open our mind to the astonishing possibilities that tech will open for us in the future to come. We as MIS majors get to take part at that and its honestly amazing.
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 5 years, 7 months ago
Obviously Steve Jobs was a great presenter. Not only did his company create revolutionary technology, but his charisma in presenting made people believe that Apple’s products were the real deal. Steve does a great job in his presentations of boiling his points down to the simplest and most powerful words. Instead of giving long-winded explanations…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Global Supply Chain Simulation, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Future Delivery Methods, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
I think the Prime Air delivery is a very interesting concept. Especially when I was younger, and even now, as soon as I place my order I can’t wait to get it. Obviously this is great service for purchases that are very urgent, but I also think that a lot of the Prime Air customers will be ones that are just less patient. Receiving something in the…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 10, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
Amazon Europe Case:
– Growing the company and different markets bring on a variety of challenges that have to be solved differently than in previous markets
– What is the optimal way to set up distribution / customer service locationsLecture:
– Competitive factors make green supply chains more difficult to achieve
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, CIO Perspective, on the site 6 years, 4 months ago
What I noticed most from the article was Malanie’s awareness of all aspects of the company. She knows the importance of digitization, but also knows that it is equally important that the whole company buys in to the new initiatives. I think a lot of times, upper level management can make a decision and leave it to the rest of the company to adapt,…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, New Age Warehousing, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits to Zappos:
– Decrease in labor costs
– Increase in picking efficiency (items are brought to pickers)
– More visibility on where items are
– No downtime. Using robots means they can operate around the clock
– Fewer energy costs. Don’t have to keep the warehouse as warm or as well lit for robots.
– Relatively quick implementation
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, RFID Videos, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Benefits:
– Identifies individual items or packages without physically scanning each item
– Can store data that barcodes can’t
– Integration with information systems can immediately tell if the shipment is of course and tell workers where shipments are/goPitfalls:
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Q&A: Software in Supply Chains, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
MIS professionals definitely need to understand supply chain management. Information management systems drive just about every company’s operations. Without MIS professionals to design, implement, and improve these systems, they are essentially useless. By understanding how the supply chain works, MIS professionals can leverage that knowledge to…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection for Week 2, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Crocs Case: My main takeaway from the Crocs case is how important a flexible supply chain can be. By being able to respond quickly to changes in demand, Crocs was able to hold and expand on the shoe market that they captured when they came out with their innovative shoes.
Lecture: My main takeaway from the lecture is how the internet has…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Blockchain: Is this the new Internet?, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
I certainly think that Blockchain could have the type of impact that the internet did. Since it is a public ledger, all parties have a view of the information. By having a comprehensive view of the information and transactions, everyone involved is held accountable for their end. A technology like this could revolutionize the supply chain and get…[Read more]
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, 100 Second Reflection: Week 1, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
My main takeaway from week one is how significant the supply chain is in every company and industry. In order to operate efficiently and keep costs down, companies always need to be investing in their supply chain whether it’s in new technology, communication strategies, or optimizing their existing infrastructure.
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Drew A Holt commented on the post, Introductions: Day 1, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Drew Holt
Major: Management Information Systems
Minor: Supply Chain Management
Most of my interaction with supply chains has been as a customer. But last summer I interned at a tech consulting company and one of their clients was a materials distributor. I was able to tour their facility and learn how they operated. - Load More
I do not think the user experience will be entirely improved or impaired for Instagram users because there are multiple types of users for the app. The experience will improve for those looking to buy or sell products on the app, but will most likely worsen for those who just want to view and post content with minimal ad interruption. Personally, as someone who deleted my account over a year ago because I did not like the updates, I would be unhappy with the move towards an online marketplace as an Instagram user. This seems like a move to please Instagram’s most valuable accounts, while also taking a percentage of the transactions. I think it’s too much to throw at Instagram’s majority of users. Similar to how SnapChat usage declined after the infamous update that changed too much, I think Instagram will, unfortunately, follow suit.
This is an interesting opportunity for Instagram and although it is reasonable to think that user experience could be weakened, in my opinion, users will gradually accept more ads and the fact that Instagram becoming a marketplace. We have seen several examples of this: when YouTube first made users watch ads before videos, people were dissatisfied and vocal about this on social media. However, most of us accept watching ads on Youtube now. Another example of ads acceptance is Facebook, owner of Instagram itself when Facebook started targeted ads on its platform.