Regardless of how many pounds a wash aisle processes or the age of its washing technology, Laundry Operations and Management accommodates it. The guidebook’s description of washing equipment enables laundries’ staff to recognize where their plants are on the industry’s productivity continuum, indicating how well costs are controlled and thereby fostering their understanding of price competitiveness in their local linen and uniform service markets.

The book notes challenges and efficiencies of the three major types of commercial washers:

• Conventional washers plus extractors
• Tunnel washers
• Washer/extractors

Description of the latter explains the utility of open pockets ...