Editor’s Note: The two hypothetical case studies outlined below are drawn from composite sketches of the author’s first-hand observations in laundries over 25 years. Some issues may be slightly exaggerated to drive home the point of how a company’s survival hinges on its ability to effectively measure both sales and production costs. 
 
Losing a company through bankruptcy proceedings it is always a sad and tragic event. It’s horrible to see the hard work and sweat equity of so many people go down the drain as a result of an inability to act on, or to perceive, the ...