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The Fine Art of Fine-Tuning: Tunnel Washers

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD May 2, 2013

ROANOKE, Va. — Knowing how to schedule work through machine is key to...

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Fine-Tuning: Wash-Room Operations

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD April 4, 2013

ROANOKE, Va. — Certain universal principles apply to all washing equipment...

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The Fine Art of Fine-Tuning: Soil Sorting

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD March 7, 2013

ROANOKE, Va. — This area varies by laundry, and its process quality can...

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Healthcare Laundry in the Year 2033: Predictions

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 5, 2013

ROANOKE, Va. — Forty-year industry veteran Eric Frederick peers into the...

Deliver Value to Your Laundry’s Owners, Customers and Employees

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD January 3, 2013

ROANOKE, Va. — There have been ample opportunities for managers to...

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Finding the Right Incontinent Pad for Low-Airflow Beds

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 1, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Beds pump air through mattress and provide cooler, dryer...

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I Remember My First Thermal Fluid Ironer...

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD October 4, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Why was our ironer going through pads and covers so rapidly...

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The Benefits of Listening to Your Employees

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD September 6, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Laundry solves problems thanks to insights from production...

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Developing Good Workers Requires Personal Touch

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD August 2, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Key to developing employees is getting to know them ROANOKE...

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Be Sensitive To Ongoing Business Relationships

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 5, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Collaborating and working together benefits both entities...

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The Stain That Wouldn’t Fade

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD June 7, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Two words that laundry managers fear most: chlorhexidine...

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Ideas for Extending Linen Life

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD May 3, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Increasing number of quality servings decreases cost...

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Reducing Lint on Reusable OR Towels

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD April 5, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — Providing an OR towel that has little lint or is lint-free...

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Winning Your Future!

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD March 8, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — By developing a plan for winning your future, your...

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A Reusable Barrier Isolation Gown Success Story (Part 3 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 8, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — I once wrote about having an opportunity to use...

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A Reusable Barrier Isolation Gown Success Story (Part 2 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 6, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — I once wrote about having an opportunity to use...

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A Reusable Barrier Isolation Gown Success Story (Part 1 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 2, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — I once wrote about having an opportunity to use...

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Are Reusable Barrier Items Cost-Effective?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD January 5, 2012

ROANOKE, Va. — I met with my production and maintenance staff...

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How to Survive When You Lose Your Job (Part 3 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 9, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — When you lose a job, there is a series of things...

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How to Survive When You Lose Your Job (Part 2 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 7, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — We hear about global financial problems every day...

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How to Survive When You Lose Your Job (Part 1 of 3)

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 3, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — We hear about global financial problems every day...

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Standard Operating Procedures Place You on Right Route

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD October 6, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — In discussions with my fellow laundry managers, no...

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Providing Less Than Acceptable Service Is Disturbing Trend

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD September 8, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — I have now been working in the laundry industry for more...

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Searching for the Ideal Productivity Monitoring System

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD August 3, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — I spent a lot of time at the Clean Show looking at...

Lessons from the Spring Storms

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 14, 2011

ROANOKE, Va. — Much has been said about having backup plans in...