By Ken Tyler, Consultant There is a lot of talk about hygienically clean in our industry – as well there should be. It is imperative that textiles in a hospital setting are hygienically clean to ensure patient safety. But what is the science behind testing for hygienically clean textiles? From 1979-1981, I had the pleasure …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Last week in Part 1 of Back to the Basics, we explored considerations necessary when purchasing new equipment or replacing systems in your facility. Those considerations include the importance of knowing your needs, having an open mind and accepting input from others and the dangers of assuming. …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant When you need to replace your laundry systems, it’s time to get – back to the basics. Whether you are mixing and matching components and manufacturers, this is what you should know when replacing a piece of equipment or systems in your facility. Know your needs. Determine what you need in …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Last week in Part 1 we explored why we should treat employees just as good – or better – than customers. This week we’ll take a look at specific actions you can take to make your employees feel respected. We’ll also explore the importance of your team’s mental …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant You may have heard that customers should come first. However, it’s also debatable that your employees should come first instead. They bring great value to your organization with skills and talent that can’t easily be replaced. Whether your employees are union or not, become familiar with Department of Labor Rules, …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Many thanks for the numerous comments I received regarding my articles, Benchmarking Cost Textile Care Operations and Laundry Acquisition and Inspection Tips. Benchmarking and laundry inspections are two areas in a laundry that can help or hinder a facility’s profitability. I continue to feel strongly that the …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Laundry equipment planning, acquisition and inspections are critical to every laundry. Each facility should establish protocols for production, performance and quality expectations. Inspections should be conducted by the laundry manager or chief engineer as soon as new equipment is installed. They should also take place on a routine …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Below you will find my benchmarking cost textile care operations for 2021. The year 2021 was used because it takes several years to quantify and validate the results. I encourage other industry associations to partake in similar studies since this information is important to the members of our …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant At one time or another, every laundry operator will need to replace a piece, or pieces of equipment. It can be a stressful time considering the financial outlay, the need to maintain production of goods and unforeseen issues that crop up. But it doesn’t have to be. When …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Things change every day but some things should always remain the same. Today, with so much that has changed in our work environment, financial climate and interpersonal communications, I think it’s time to get back to basics. Just something to think about. 1) Laundry cost bench marks are …