TC (Retail Textile Cleaning)
A vision on ‘City logistic concepts’ from The Netherlands
Introduction Although not many people are aware of it, logistics is in the veins of society. It makes that we can get to work in our car or by bus and that we have food on our plate every evening. Innovation and adaptability are keywords in logistics because it is closely linked to the trends…
Read MoreLogistics & operational management for textile services anno 2015 and beyond…
Introduction: transition in logistics and operational management Textile service is changing at a rapid pace. These changes originate from developments within the sector but also from market demands outside of the sector. New technologies make it possible for companies to optimize their business processes. On the other hand, the market and its customers are requesting…
Read MoreModern marketing is not limited to media-related experiences, it’s about the whole user experience!
Modern marketing is not all about online marketing. Marketing transformation is operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. Marketing, content, channels and cross-media are part of an ongoing evolution. Regarding the customer behavior, marketing is no longer just about the price, product, distribution channels and promotion. Modern marketing is always on, omni-channel, and it…
Read MoreThe Impact of the online revolution on retail and purchasing behavior
Over the past decades societies worldwide have seen numerous changes occurring. Mostly, these changes were caused by the rise of digital and online applications. This online revolution enabled mass customisation and extremely well targeted marketing. With the market penetration of the Smart phone and the emergence of social media this has even become possible on…
Read MoreHow innovative logistics for convenience service enable new services
The concept of delivering convenience to customers has in an increasing matter become important to modern society. An industry where these convenience services have explicitly taken its form are supermarkets. To improve the service for their customers supermarkets have increased their product offering based on the needs of consumers. First of all the service in…
Read MoreProfessional textile cleaning; up to 3 times more environmental friendly compared to domestic laundry
Sustainability is a basic value for professional textile cleaning. In the past different projects are set up commissioned by NETEX partnering with CINET resulting in measures and work methodologies that can guarantee a safe, sustainable and environmental friendly professional textile cleaning operation. With the implementation of these “Best Parctices” the professional textile cleaning is a…
Read MoreSustainable distribution concepts in logistics
Today, the truck industry, logistic operators and carriers, are convinced that sustainable transport is a distinctive competitive advantage. The question is what logistic concept is best suited to implement sustainable logistics. The logistics challenges of laundries are very diverse. A tablecloth for a restaurant is from a logistic point of view complete different to the…
Read MoreInnovative marketing initiatives waging war on the household washing machine
The world is changing, and the Professional Textile Care market needs to change with it. Everywhere, new visions and new ways of marketing are emerging to adapt the market to fast-paced, service-oriented, and time-efficient modern everyday lives. Companies are setting themselves apart with unique ideas, inspiring others to also adopt a fresh vision. Internet is…
Read MoreHaute Couture vs. One Price Cleaning in retail textile care; a comparison of the 2 business models
Dry cleaning today is mostly viewed as a luxury service. People wash their clothes at home, and dry cleaning is often seen as an unnecessary expense. But it was not always so. In earlier times, people dressed up for work, and they needed the dry cleaners to keep their clothes suitable for them. A commodity.…
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