{"id":121986,"date":"2025-11-19T17:13:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/?p=121986"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:53:05","slug":"industrial-laundries-smart-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/industrial-laundries-smart-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial laundries: when performance depends on smart logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734426646938{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763566304843{margin-top: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #551cb0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/delivery\/\">Delivery<\/a>\u00a0&gt; <span style=\"color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 18px;\">Industrial laundries: when performance depends on smart logistics<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Industrial laundries: when performance depends on smart logistics<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"color: #424762; font-size: 16px;\">Published on <span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">19 November 2025<\/span> <span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"> \u2022 Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121989\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1.jpg 1629w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-142x75.jpg 142w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-1-700x370.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Every morning, well before dawn, industrial laundry trucks crisscross the roads. In their containers: tons of hospital sheets, hotel towels, and workwear, all ready to be restored to whiteness and cleanliness before being delivered again just a few hours later. Behind this finely tuned choreography lies a discreet but essential link in the economy: the rental and maintenance of textile items, a B2B sector that keeps healthcare, hospitality and catering, and industry running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>But this well-oiled machine relies on a fragile balance. Between soaring energy costs, labor shortages, and ever-increasing customer expectations, logistics have become a real day-to-day challenge. What if the key to competitiveness were actually found there, on the road? In this business where everything is constantly turning (linen, vehicles, and schedules), performance now depends on smarter logistics, driven by <strong>digitalization<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/what-is-route-optimisation\/\"><strong><u>optimized delivery routes<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sector in a few key figures:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li><strong>\u20ac1.3 billion<\/strong> in annual revenue in the UK in 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>+5.8% annual growth<\/strong> expected until 2030, driven by the post-Covid recovery<\/li>\n<li><strong>22,000 to 28,000 employees<\/strong>, a large share of whom are delivery drivers<\/li>\n<li><strong>~56% of revenue<\/strong> generated with the <strong>hotel and restaurant<\/strong> sector<\/li>\n<li><strong>~16% of revenue<\/strong> generated with the <strong>healthcare<\/strong> sector<\/li>\n<li><strong>~18% of expenses<\/strong> are devoted to <strong>transport and energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist-3\">\n<li><a href=\"#a-solid-sector-but-under-logistical-pressure\"><u>A solid sector, but under logistical pressure<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#between-dirty-linen-and-clean-linen-the-fragile-balance-of-logistics\"><u>Between dirty linen and clean linen: the fragile balance of logistics<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#delivery-drivers-the-silent-pillars-of-performance\"><u>Delivery drivers, the silent pillars of performance<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#antsroute-digitising-routes-to-keep-costs-under-control\"><u>AntsRoute: Digitising routes to keep costs under control<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rfid-antsroute-the-new-era-of-connected-laundries\"><u>RFID + AntsRoute: the new era of connected laundries<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#logistical-excellence-a-lasting-competitive-edge\"><u>Logistical excellence: a lasting competitive edge<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122001 size-full\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-1536x479.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-150x47.jpg 150w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-3-700x218.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-solid-sector-but-under-logistical-pressure\"><span id=\"A_solid_sector_but_under_logistical_pressure\">A solid sector, but under logistical pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The market, estimated at \u20ac1.3 billion in 2022, is in good shape: it is growing by 5.8% per year, driven by the recovery in tourism and the outsourcing of laundry by healthcare facilities and hotels. But behind this apparent dynamism, the reality on the ground is much more mixed:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Increase in gas and electricity prices.<\/li>\n<li>Shortage of labour, particularly among delivery drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Price pressure exerted by major clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And in this already fragile equation, transport carries significant weight: on its own, it accounts for <strong>nearly 8% of expenses<\/strong>, and up to <strong>18%<\/strong> when including water and energy costs. Every unnecessary detour, every minute lost in traffic jams or rescheduling a route eats away at profitability.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLogistics is our lifeblood,\u201d<\/em> sums up Marc, the head of a regional laundry. <em>\u201cEvery unnecessary detour, every minute spent waiting on the road is fuel burned and time lost.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Faced with these constraints, leaders in the sector know that every optimised kilometre becomes a direct lever for profitability. This is where digital transformation truly comes into its own.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_122013\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122013\" class=\"wp-image-122013\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic on the industrial laundry sector: annual revenue, growth until 2030, number of employees, share of the hotel and restaurant sector, and impact of transport.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8.jpg 1950w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-1536x849.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-136x75.jpg 136w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-8-700x387.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-122013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Industrial laundries: key figures for the sector.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"between-dirty-linen-and-clean-linen-the-fragile-balance-of-logistics\"><span id=\"Between_dirty_linen_and_clean_linen_the_fragile_balance_of_logistics\">Between dirty linen and clean linen: the fragile balance of logistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an industrial laundry, everything begins and ends on the road. Trucks leave at dawn to <strong>collect dirty linen<\/strong>, then head back out a few hours later to <strong>deliver the clean linen<\/strong>. This <strong>bidirectional flow<\/strong>, which is the true backbone of the business, must be perfectly synchronised: you can\u2019t deliver to a hotel if the linen hasn\u2019t been washed, and you can\u2019t start production without the trucks returning.<\/p>\n<p>This model, simple in appearance, is based on a <strong>complex logistics equation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Hundreds of collection and delivery points<\/li>\n<li>Laundry volumes that vary by day and by season<\/li>\n<li>Strict time constraints in hospitals and nursing homes<\/li>\n<li>Drivers subject to road transport regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To this are added the realities on the ground: traffic jams, last-minute absences, urgent requests, or vehicles out of service. Manually planning then becomes a real headache, especially for multi-site companies.<\/p>\n<p>The major players on the market (<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.elis.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Elis<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Johnson Service Group PLC<\/u><\/a>) have understood this well: their advantage no longer lies only in the quality of the washing, but in their command of logistics. Because in the end, the customer doesn\u2019t see the machines, they see the driver.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_122019\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122019\" class=\"wp-image-122019\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic showing the 6 stages of the industrial laundry workflow: collection of dirty laundry, return to the plant, laundry processing, route preparation, delivery of clean laundry, and management of unforeseen events.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-1536x969.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-119x75.jpg 119w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-5-700x442.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-122019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Industrial laundries: balancing collection and delivery.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"delivery-drivers-the-silent-pillars-of-performance\"><span id=\"Delivery_drivers_the_silent_pillars_of_performance\">Delivery drivers, the silent pillars of performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the machines are running at full capacity in the plants, <strong>customer service<\/strong> is played out in the field. Behind the wheel of their trucks, delivery drivers are the shop window of industrial laundries. They are the ones who ensure consistency, punctuality, and quality of service, as close as possible to the client. A successful route is a promise kept: a hotel that can change its sheets on time, a hospital that has sterile gowns available, a workshop that gets its clean uniforms back.<\/p>\n<p>But the profession is struggling and faces a double challenge: demanding working conditions and staff shortages. Between handling heavy loads, irregular hours, and repetitive routes, the industry is finding it hard to recruit. Vacant positions are multiplying, and logistics managers have to juggle tight schedules, last-minute absences, and non-negotiable delivery constraints on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>This is where technology once again comes into play, more specifically, our <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/\"><strong><u>AntsRoute<\/u><\/strong><\/a> software. It helps rebalance workloads, avoid duplicate trips, and automatically redistribute routes in the event of unforeseen circumstances. A driver off sick? The software adjusts the routes. An urgent customer request? The route is recalculated instantly, without having to start everything from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>In the field, drivers use an <strong>intuitive <a href=\"https:\/\/support.antsroute.com\/hc\/en-gb\/articles\/4416457791505-Download-the-AntsRoute-mobile-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>mobile app<\/u><\/a><\/strong> that centralises all their tasks for the day. In just a few taps, they can:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>View their route sheet<\/li>\n<li>Launch integrated GPS navigation<\/li>\n<li>Validate each stop with <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/proof-of-delivery-strategic-document\/\"><strong><u>proof of delivery<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (photo, signature, or PIN code)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#x261d;&#xfe0f; Result: less stress for teams, greater visibility for managers, and a smoother customer service experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_121953\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121953\" class=\"wp-image-121953\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5.jpg\" alt=\"Chauffeur-livreur de blanchisserie industrielle manipulant des chariots de linge propre lors d\u2019une livraison.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-1536x907.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-127x75.jpg 127w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blanchisseries-industrielles-logistique-intelligente-5-700x413.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-121953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A delivery driver handles the distribution of clean laundry for an industrial laundry facility.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"antsroute-digitising-routes-to-keep-costs-under-control\"><span id=\"AntsRoute_Digitising_routes_to_keep_costs_under_control\">AntsRoute: Digitising routes to keep costs under control<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The numbers speak for themselves: as mentioned above, transport represents a significant share of the budget. In this context, every kilometre saved directly improves profitability. AntsRoute makes it possible to turn this cost item into a driver of long-term efficiency:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce costs and carbon footprint<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>The algorithm <strong>calculates the shortest and most efficient routes<\/strong> based on real-world constraints (customer time windows, traffic, low-emission zones), which significantly reduces the number of kilometres travelled and directly cuts fuel costs.<\/li>\n<li>Fewer kilometres travelled = less fuel consumed = lower CO\u2082 emissions.<\/li>\n<li>Planners also save valuable time: no more spreadsheets and manually adjusted schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Boost productivity and peace of mind<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Better use of the existing fleet without overloading teams.<\/li>\n<li>The software automates complex planning tasks, synchronises data in real time between the field and headquarters, and provides each driver with a clear and realistic route plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cBefore, it took two hours to redo a schedule when someone was absent,\u201d<\/em> says Marc. <em>\u201cToday, everything is recalculated automatically. We save time, fuel, and peace of mind.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stand out through quality of service<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a market where reliability is king, logistics quality becomes a major commercial selling point. With AntsRoute, laundries gain in:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li><strong>Punctuality<\/strong>, thanks to optimised routes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>, with instant adaptation to unforeseen events<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency<\/strong>, via precise delivery data and proof of visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_122025\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122025\" class=\"wp-image-122025\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6.jpg 1946w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-129x75.jpg 129w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-6-700x406.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-122025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The AntsRoute route optimization software.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"rfid-antsroute-the-new-era-of-connected-laundries\"><span id=\"RFID_AntsRoute_the_new_era_of_connected_laundries\">RFID + AntsRoute: the new era of connected laundries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The other small revolution in the sector is <strong>textile traceability<\/strong> thanks to <strong>RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology<\/strong>. Every sheet, gown, or uniform equipped with an RFID tag is tracked throughout its entire lifecycle, from collection to return to the customer.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits are tangible:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Full, real-time traceability.<\/li>\n<li>Fewer losses and sorting errors.<\/li>\n<li>Automated invoicing based on the actual volumes processed.<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed compliance with hygiene standards (RABC, ISO 14001).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combined with AntsRoute, RFID creates an intelligent, connected logistics chain:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>RFID data provides accurate information on the volumes to be collected or delivered.<\/li>\n<li>AntsRoute uses this data to plan routes as precisely as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Deliveries become more accurate, stock is better managed, and customer satisfaction is strengthened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A winning duo, especially in the hospitality and healthcare sectors, which together account for <strong>over 70% of the market<\/strong> and demand an impeccable level of service.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_122031\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122031\" class=\"wp-image-122031\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-1024x396.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-768x297.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-150x58.jpg 150w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Industrial-laundries-smart-logistics-7-700x270.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-122031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration showing the 4 benefits of RFID tags for textile traceability.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"logistical-excellence-a-lasting-competitive-edge\"><span id=\"Logistical_excellence_a_lasting_competitive_edge\">Logistical excellence: a lasting competitive edge<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, customers (hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, industry) demand flawless punctuality, full traceability, and immediate responsiveness. One delay, one mistake, one incomplete delivery, and the entire chain is shaken. That\u2019s why mastering logistics has become a commercial argument in its own right. Certifications such as RABC (Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control) or ISO 14001 require rigorous tracking of routes, lead times, and proof of delivery, which is a level of traceability that only digital tools like AntsRoute can guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOur competitiveness no longer depends solely on our machines, but on our ability to deliver accurately, on time, and with complete transparency,\u201d<\/em> Marc points out.<\/p>\n<p>In industrial laundries, everything begins and ends on the road.<br \/>\nAnd that\u2019s where everything is decided: the difference between a profitable business and one that\u2019s struggling.<br \/>\nOptimising routes isn\u2019t just about saving money: it\u2019s about <strong>taking back control<\/strong> of your operations, reducing driver fatigue, strengthening customer satisfaction, and speeding up the ecological transition. With AntsRoute, this transformation becomes simple, tangible, measurable, and just a click away. Don\u2019t wait any longer to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>try AntsRoute free<\/u><\/strong><\/a> for 7 days!<\/p>\n<p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/pricing\/\"><strong><u>Check out our pricing<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<br \/>\n&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/lea-brice-antsroute\/demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>Request a free demo<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or contact our team to learn more about our solutions for industrial laundry professionals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00041f&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"color: #424762;\">WRITTEN BY<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-87950\" style=\"border-radius: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute.jpg 416w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-146x146.jpg 146w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/florine-martin-antsroute-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 70px, 70px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-head\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><strong>Florine Martin<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFlorine has been a freelance web copywriter since 2021, writing for a variety of clients in a range of sectors. Since the beginning of 2024, she has been writing articles about logistics for our company, AntsRoute.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cta\"><a class=\"button-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/florine-martin-074a12108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-block&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705329750413{background-color: #00041f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"h2-footer\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #ffffff;\">Optimize Your Logistics Operations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #bfc0c6;\">Free 7-day trial | No credit card required<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"cta\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-grad\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get started<\/strong> \u2013 It&#8217;s free<\/a> <a class=\"button-2-white\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/lea-brice-antsroute\/demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contenu<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#A_solid_sector_but_under_logistical_pressure\">A solid sector, but under logistical pressure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Between_dirty_linen_and_clean_linen_the_fragile_balance_of_logistics\">Between dirty linen and clean linen: the fragile balance of logistics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Delivery_drivers_the_silent_pillars_of_performance\">Delivery drivers, the silent pillars of performance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#AntsRoute_Digitising_routes_to_keep_costs_under_control\">AntsRoute: Digitising routes to keep costs under control<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#RFID_AntsRoute_the_new_era_of_connected_laundries\">RFID + AntsRoute: the new era of connected laundries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Logistical_excellence_a_lasting_competitive_edge\">Logistical excellence: a lasting competitive edge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Energy, transport, labor: laundries are reinventing their logistics with AntsRoute so they can deliver better while spending less.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":121995,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22963,22799,6282],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-delivery","category-solutions"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.0 - 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