2008 Editorial Calendar
Description	Ad Space Deadline	Ad Materials Due
January - Increasing Production Efficiency
New technologies in equipment and supplies that pay off in reduced labor and utility expenses in each stage of laundry processing	Nov 9	Nov 30
February - Effective Plant Layout
Whether it's a facility started from scratch or a renovation/expansion, putting the right pieces in the right places speeds workflow	Dec 7	Dec 21
March - Engineering for Durability
Whatever launderers wash or provide, they need it to last, prompting manufacturers to find new ways to strengthen products	Jan 4	Jan 18
April - Labor-Automation Balancing Act
From the soil room through the wash aisle to finishing and load-out, alternatives abound to process work more cost-effectively	Feb 8	Feb 22
May - Leaving the Crowded Mainstream
Novel approaches to providing products and services are increasingly necessary as operators differentiate from competition	Mar 7	Mar 21
June - Data Streams Flowing Everywhere
With so many PCs each running their own plant systems, information management has become a new laundry specialty	April 4	April 18
ANNUAL DIRECTORY: Inside Textile Service
The only directory tracking every industry operator	April 13	May 27
July - Right Goods, Right Time
As launderers adopt just-in-time inventory and production practices, their supply chain is key to helping them do it right	May 9	May 23
August - UTSA Annual Convention Preview
A preview of the events that comprise the meeting known for attracting the most powerful buyers in the industry	Jun 6	Jun 20
September - Equipping for Conservation
It's often more cost-effective to make a substantial capital investment now because it saves operating costs in the long run	Jul 3	Jul 18
October - UTSA Annual Convention Issue
Distributed at the meeting, this edition contains a wide variety of articles, and profiles suppliers who attend the convention	Aug 8	Aug 22
November - Internet as Marketing Resource
Launderers gather information and specs from vendors via e-mail and the Web and pass this data to prospects to make sales	Sep 5	Sep 19
December - Route Reps' Greater Versatility
Drivers' increased understanding of the products they sell and serve enables them to help their customers make better choices	Oct 3	Oct 17