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Eric Frederick

‘Laundry Book Club’ Introduces Self-Help Worth Talking About

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 11, 2009

There are many management self-help books out on the market, and I...

Position Yourself Now to Thrive When Economy Rebounds

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD January 14, 2009

There are storm clouds on the economic horizon. The experts have...

Respect for the Industry Has to Start with Us

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD December 26, 2008

I was talking to an acquaintance recently when he asked if he could see...

New Technology: Can You Keep Up?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 12, 2008

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

Signs Point to Textile Supply Issues, Price Increases

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD October 16, 2008

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

Speeding Up Stacking, Counting of Washcloths Presents Challenges

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD September 10, 2008

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

Year-Round Budget Work Lowers Stress

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD August 13, 2008

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

Fear of Risk Can Hinder Managerial Effectiveness

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 11, 2008

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

Cruise Ship Laundry Excels Despite Rough Seas, Language Barrier

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD June 13, 2008

I’ve just completed my third seven-day cruise in the last three...

Mistakes Happen, But Go All Out to Make Things Right

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD May 9, 2008

I’ve always believed that it’s easier to keep a customer...

Marketing of More Energy-Efficient Textiles Deserves Scrutiny

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD April 16, 2008

Energy prices are going up, and everyone is looking for a way to reduce...

Set Aside Time for Task of Updating Job Descriptions

March 19, 2008

One of my tasks that always seems to fall through the cracks is...

Understanding Christmas Holiday Linen Volume

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 13, 2008

The Christmas holiday is a very special holiday to most employees, and...

Flatwork vs. Fold Dry: Why the Shift in Products?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD January 11, 2008

I was working on a productivity improvement project and had the...

Which Term Best Communicates Your Message?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 29, 2007

When my oldest son was just beginning to talk, he went through a phase...

Nonuniform Shelf Cart Styles Force One to Adapt

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD November 5, 2007

For years, various linen companies have irritated me by insisting on...

What Do You Do With Laundry's Leftovers?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD October 8, 2007

It seems like everywhere I go, someone is talking about how to protect...

What Lesson Can You Learn From a Sponge?

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD August 27, 2007

Every once in a while, I try to do something different to challenge my...

Small Clean '07 Booth Yields New Solution

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 27, 2007

During every Clean Show, I dedicate a number of hours to investigating...

When in Drought, Turn to Water Reuse

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD July 2, 2007

As managers, we’re responsible for setting the course for our...

Inspections Never Come at Good Time

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD June 25, 2007

Most of us will never have to deal with a random Occupational Safety...

Vendor Pays Hefty Price for Devaluing 'Human Element'

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD May 25, 2007

Recently, one of my major vendors made a sudden and unexpected change...

Create Road Map to Solve Problems, Build Toward Future

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD April 27, 2007

We all deal with problems every day. Some are easy to handle, and some...

Learning Process Management is Key to Better Performance

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD March 30, 2007

For years, the laundry industry has been trying to upgrade its...

Continued Value Depends on Your Ability to 'Network'

Eric L. Frederick, RLLD February 23, 2007

I’ve been seeing a number of cell phone ads recently in which the...