Ergonomics: Preventing Those Pains in the Neck

Bruce Beggs |

The premise behind an ergonomics program is simple: Improving the fit...

New Technology: Can You Keep Up?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

I grew up in a generation that learned how to use a slide rule to speed up...

Don’t Give Up the Ship As You Get Older

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — While some of you don’t...

Tracking, Control Are Keys to Merchandise Control (Part 2 of 2)

“Our facility’s linen and uniform losses are becoming a real issue, and I...

Tracking, Control Are Keys to Merchandise Control (Part 1 of 2)

“Our facility’s linen and uniform losses are becoming a real issue, and I...

Hilton Americas-Houston Laundry Keeps Coming Up Big

Bruce Beggs |

HOUSTON — An on-premise laundry can sometimes be put in as an afterthought...

Hospitality Trends: Luxury Bedding Packages, Push for Green Operations

Bruce Beggs |

Many laundry operators serving lodging customers, whether they are in-...

Signs Point to Textile Supply Issues, Price Increases

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

Now that the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing have ended, it’s time to...

Study: Conformity Stronger Message than Conservation When Promoting Towel Reuse

Bruce Beggs |

CHICAGO — People are more likely to reuse hotel towels if they know other...

Good People Are the Best Managers

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — Recent studies have...

It’s Everywhere, but What Exactly Does That Buzzword ‘Green’ Mean? (Part 2 of 2)

“What ‘green’ laundry products are available for my operation? Are they...

It’s Everywhere, but What Exactly Does That Buzzword ‘Green’ Mean? (Part 1 of 2)

“What ‘green’ laundry products are available for my operation? Are they...

Besides Customers, Laundries Strive to Satisfy ‘Silent Partners’

Bruce Beggs |

CHICAGO — The goal of any laundry service, whether it’s an on-premise...

Speeding Up Stacking, Counting of Washcloths Presents Challenges

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

In August 2007, we almost doubled the number of pounds that we process by...

Beach Buddies Prefers Personal Approach

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — David Sumner modestly describes his start-up as “a...

Planning, Developing, and Executing a Successful Trade Show

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — As a past member of the...

Year-Round Budget Work Lowers Stress

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

My fellow managers at the hospital and I got that deer-in-the-headlights...

Suds in Your Blood: True Experts Need to Come Forward During Recession

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — “Suds in your blood” is an...

What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (2 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the difference between...

What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (1 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the difference between...

Compact Laundries Squeeze in Productivity

Bruce Beggs |

ITHACA, N.Y. — The on-premise laundry at Kendal at Ithaca, a continuing...

Fear of Risk Can Hinder Managerial Effectiveness

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD |

One of the hardest things for a manager to do is manage risk — the kind...

10 Things You Should Know and Understand about the Laundry Industry

An AmericanLaundryNews.com Exclusive CHICAGO — 1. No matter how much you...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 4 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for my laundry,...

When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 3 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for my laundry,...

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