Since the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions and rising costs have continued to impact linen, uniform and facility services. Recent tariff moves by the U.S. and other countries have exacerbated these concerns. Textile Services articles (available free to TRSA members on www.trsa.org) that were published last year examine the COVID-inspired supply-chain management (SCM) groundwork that’s now entrenched in today’s strategies for minimizing further disruption. These articles guide readers in identifying, assessing and mitigating a range of supply-chain risks.

Diversified Sourcing: A Solution for Supply-Chain Disruptions (April 2024)

SCM is defined not just as acquiring products, but recognizing the ...