In retirement and care homes, the quality of life of residents is paramount - and this includes something as mundane as clean clothes. But behind the seemingly simple task of providing laundry is a complex logistical process.
This is because laundry is no longer washed on site. Instead, specialised laundries take on this task - from collection and cleaning to punctual return delivery.
What is often underestimated: The effort required for smooth route planning.
Laundry logistics: more than just transport.
Large quantities of residents' personal laundry, flat linen and workwear accumulate daily in a care facility. These must be:
- can be reliably collected,
- be processed and labelled according to type,
- be returned on time - ideally to the cupboard location.
For the laundries, this means:
Tight time slots, regular collection rhythms, many handover points and individual requirements per facility.
Without structured planning, bottlenecks, delays or additional journeys can quickly occur - with a noticeable impact on the operation of the facility and the well-being of the residents.
Why intelligent route planning is crucial.
In this industry in particular, where reliability and service quality have top priority, well thought-out logistics are not an option - they are a must.
This is where our tour planning software comes into play:
- Automated route planning: saves time and reduces manual errors
- Optimised routing: fewer kilometres, lower costs
- Punctual delivery: clear time windows for every facility
- Full transparency: plan changes in real time and complete documentation
- Customised planning: consideration of special requirements per home
Our contribution to more efficiency - and more humanity.
With our solution, we help laundries to concentrate on the essentials: first-class service for their customers - without unnecessary planning stress.
After all, a functioning laundry service in care facilities means more than just clean clothes. It stands for dignity, comfort and everyday safety in the lives of older people.
And we are pleased to be able to make a small but decisive contribution to this with intelligent route planning.
Want to find out more? We would be happy to show you in a short demo how you can optimise your laundry logistics in no time at all.
