“RFID tracking technology enables us to run an effective garment operation with just four people,” says Pellecer. InvoTech provides Rivers Casino’s uniform supplier with UHF-RFID tracking tags so new uniforms arrive with tags already sewn in. The GIMS™ real-time tracking system knows the location of each uniform once it arrives on property. When employees come to work each day, they wave their ID card near a reader in the uniform room. This triggers an automated conveyer system that delivers the correct uniform in less than a minute. InvoTech’s GIMS™ Uniform System automatically records which uniforms were picked up, and to whom the uniforms were issued. UHF-RFID system counts hundreds of garments per minute without hand sorting “Returning soiled uniforms is as easy as dropping clothing into a hamper,” Pellecer said. “A GIMS™ reader detects each item, logs it into the soiled bin and registers it for cleaning.” When moving soiled garments to and from the laundry pick up area, the staff pushes full carts past a GIMS™ UHF-RFID tracking station. GIMS™ automatically and instantly identifies, counts, and logs hundreds of uniforms per minute without hand sorting. “When uniforms go out, we have one person pushing laundry carts,” says Pellecer. “When we receive deliveries from the laundry, one person can take delivery of 20 boxes with 1,000 pieces in a single operation. The GIMS™ system automatically cross-references our records against our vendor’s invoice, and then we can send the garments to a storage area. Without GIMS™, we would need two or three people to do a manual count. That would take much more time for a much less accurate accounting.” Accurate reporting reduces losses, saves money and optimizes purchases Just as important as speed and ease of operation is GIMS™’s accurate data and reporting, emphasizes Pellecer. “The system always knows who has each garment item. We’ve cut way back on losses. I know whether a garment is on our conveyor awaiting pickup, issued to staff, or out for cleaning or repair. If a piece goes missing, I know who’s responsible.” GIMS™ also allows Pellecer to check the vendor’s invoice against resort records. “We can instantly access which garments we sent for what treatment or repair and compare this with the laundry’s billing. I always know if we’ve been charged correctly and this saves us a great deal of money.” Because GIMS™ creates a history for each garment, the system also simplifies uniform reordering. “We know how often a piece has been worn, cleaned, and repaired,” Pellecer explains. “Department heads come to me for an accurate new uniform budget since GIMS™ tracks when it’s time to reorder each garment style. There’s no more guess work. With GIMS™ I am completely up to date on inventory and our system does a better job across our entire uniform operation with fewer staff and less time.” About Rivers Casino At Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Illinois step into the excitement of nearly 1,050 slots and 48 table games. Find all of your favorites and so much more on our entirely non-smoking 43,000 square foot gaming floor. Cha Ching. For more information, visit http://playrivers.com. About InvoTech Systems  InvoTech Systems, Inc. – a Microsoft
Certified Partner –
is a leading provider of high quality and innovative inventory control
systems
for hotels, casinos, resorts, theme parks, and sports arenas. The
company’s GIMS™ asset management solution and tracking systems manage
uniforms,
linens, and laundries. Its SAMS™ systems manage security and guest
services
operations. Both GIMS™ and SAMS™ provide ultimate control and
accountability,
streamline operations, improve quality and loss control, and reduce
labor. The
GIMS™ ultra high frequency, radio frequency identification (UHF-RFID)
system,
in particular, fully automates uniform and linen tracking. This allows
managers
to eliminate labor from cost centers and instead put staff to work
enhancing
revenues. The worldwide roster of more than 500 customers
includes MGM
Resorts International, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood
Hotels and
Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Universal Studios, and Madison Square Garden.
InvoTech
Systems is rooted in a culture that emphasizes long-term client
relationships,
superior customer service, and on-going technology innovation and
integration.
For more information, please visit www.invotech.com. |
