It Is About Scalability! 

With ABSSolute, you are covered both in technical and functional scalability.

Whether you’re using the ABSSolute system in the Cloud, hosted, or in your own environment, all your plants connect to one system that embraces all your (national) contracts, inventory control, tracking and tracing, as well as stockroom management.

With over 6,500 RSRs/drivers using the Route Assistant App and more than 30,000 active users of ABSSolute, you will benefit from significant innovations based on global best practices.

Contact us to discuss the opportunities for your organization!

Extending Our Local Project And Service Teams

ABS has recently welcomed several new ABSSolute experts to our teams in North America and France, aiming to provide even better support for our customers within their respective time zones and native languages.

Today, our focused team in North America comprises 7 native project consultants, backed by approximately 20 developers and integration experts. In France, we have expanded our team to 9 members. This expansion contributes to a dedicated ABS team for the laundry industry, totalling 175 employees.

Peter van Kessel, COO ABS

With extensive experience in the laundry industry and a career spanning over 25 years at ABS Laundry Business Solutions, Peter has accepted the role of COO.

Peter is responsible for overseeing the departments of Project Management, Customer Support, Service Level Agreements, and Hosting Services.

Working closely with the coordinators/managers of these departments, Peter’s primary focus is to translate the ABS strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning for all our existing and new customers.

Some words from Peter van Kessel directly:
“I am excited to take on this new chapter as the Chief Operating Officer at ABS Laundry Business Solutions. With over 25 years of experience within the laundry industry, I am committed to optimizing our operational efficiency, project quality and enhancing the customer service experience. Collaborating with our teams, I am dedicated to furthering our commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring ABS remains at the front of the industry. I look forward to driving our operational standards to new heights and contributing to the continued success of ABS and its customers.”

ABSSolute provides a full integration of internal and external logistics, stockroom and billing.
For mats, mops and other facility services products, both Unique (e.g. RFID) and non-unique (quantity) are supported.

Key features covered:

• Full inventory control of dust control products
• Standard / custom products (e.g. logo mats / towel cabinets)
• Internal storage concepts: bulk of logo-mat storage
• Full track & trace
• Delivery support with clear instructions / Proof-Of-Delivery
• Accurate billing with recognition of seasons & frequency

Handling efficiency:

• Use of mobile app to support route preparation
• Dynamic storage: saving up to 30% storage-space
• Optimized picking
• Optional robotics integration
• On Route: clear Pick-Up and Delivery instructions

Elevate Your Business with ABS Cloud Hosting

At ABS Laundry Business Solutions, we’ve been listening to your needs and continuously enhancing our services. Many of our clients have seen the benefits of ABS Private Hosting, and now, in our September newsletter, we’re thrilled to bring you a concise update on ABS Cloud Hosting.

Why ABS (Private) Cloud Hosting? 

1. Simplicity: No need for on-premise data centres; focus on your core business
2. Security: Our state-of-the-art data centres and robust security measures
3. Scalability: Seamlessly scale your hosting environment as your business grows
4. Reliable Support: Our dedicated support team is always ready to assist you
5. Lowering Total Cost of Ownership: this way improving your bottom line

Position your business for the future with ABS Cloud Hosting. Reach out to our team today to explore the possibilities. Contact us to elevate your business with ABS Cloud Hosting!

The UHF RFID traceability at the service of the laundry requires to perfectly control the raw data read by the equipment installed within your industrial process, without slowing down the production flow.

To ensure that 100% of the articles identified by a UHF RFID tag are read, there is only one serious approach: multiply the opportunities for reading articles through high-performance equipment, while finely managing the rules of data management and sharing.

Our ABSSolute ERP natively integrates UHF RFID traceability management and includes many dedicated features to ensure maximum performance and reliability.

The control of traceability is also based on a flawless management of data, its processing, and its transparency. Your customers have access to traceability data that supports your day-to-day operations, thanks to specialized reports and dashboards from our Business Intelligence.

Thus, ending endless discussions and contradictions, ABSSolute puts at the disposal of each, complete, reliable, and fair data!

Benefit today from our strong experience and the power of our turnkey solutions, we are at your side to implement the traceability of tomorrow.

Sustainability and ABSSolute 

Since many years many organizations has seen a great reduction in paper use; thru Automatic E-mailing of invoices and delivery documents, the mobile App “Packing Assistant” instead of packing notes and the use of the “Route Assistant”.  Now this has been taken to the next level:

• Load Optimizer: Less air transported: optimal loading of containers.
• Product Recycling and Re-Use:
  • Stockroom management and automated reservations
  • Re-Cycle ragged items (proper instructions)
• Route Management
  • Analysis of service- versus travel-time
  • Plotting multiple route/stops on map
  • More delivered in 1 stop (combining services)

Recycling ragged items? ABSSolute will now help the employees in charge of removing worn out textiles by offering a visual presentation of the fabric of the items – enabling quick and correct pre-sorting of the ragged items, before they are sent for recycling.

Routes to be combined: in case multiple plant locations provide services to the same customer or region, the option is added to share the same route from multiple plants.

ABS Laundry Business Solutions ernennt neuen CEO und CCO

1. Juli 2023, ABS Laundry Business Solutions, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von ERP-Softwaredienstleistungen und -lösungen für Wäschereien, gab kürzlich Änderungen in seinem Führungsteam bekannt.

Gerard van de Donk, der derzeitige CCO von ABS, wurde zum neuen CEO von ABS ernannt. Gerard tritt die Nachfolge von Anne de Boer, dem Gründer von ABS, an, der angekündigt hat, sich bis Ende 2023 von ABS zurückzuziehen.

Gerard hat 32 Jahre bei ABS in einer Vielzahl von Funktionen gearbeitet, darunter Strategie, Führung, Marketing und Vertrieb. Gerard war maßgeblich an der Steigerung der Rentabilität beteiligt und konzentrierte sich gleichzeitig konsequent auf die Verbesserung des Kundenerlebnisses, indem er den Schwerpunkt auf erstklassige Software und Service legte. Sein Hintergrund in der Wäschereibranche und seine Erfahrung in der gesamten ABS-Organisation werden ihm helfen, das Unternehmen in die Zukunft zu führen.

Gerard van de Donk: “Mein Ziel liegt in der weiteren Expansion von ABS, um unser Potenzial für unsere Kunden und unser Unternehmen weltweit zu maximieren. ABS besteht aus 175 Teammitgliedern, die alle Experten auf ihrem Gebiet sind, mit denen. Wir legen den Fokus auf kontinuierliche Investitionen in neue Technologien und Funktionalitäten, um die Partnerschaft mit unseren Kunden zu erweitern und das kontinuierliche Wachstum zu unterstützen. Wenn wir die Chancen im Zusammenhang mit unseren Secure Cloud Hosting Services nutzen, unser SaaS-Angebot weiterentwickeln und die Stärke unseres engagierten Teams anerkennen, wird dies eine solide Grundlage für das organische Wachstum unseres Unternehmens sein. Wir sehen hier großes Potenzial und ich bin sehr begeistert und geehrt, die Richtung vorzugeben, um diese Ziele zu verwirklichen.”

Marien van Bezooijen wurde zum neuen Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) und Mitglied des Verwaltungsrats von ABS ernannt.

Marien verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich IT-Dienstleistungen in leitenden Positionen bei Anbietern von Managed Services und ERP-Lösungen, darunter in den letzten 5 Jahren als Geschäftsführer bei Gotli Labs. Mariens fundiertes Fachwissen im IT-Sektor in Kombination mit kaufmännischem Talent und Führungsqualitäten wird für die Weiterentwicklung des Angebots und den Aufbau einer vielseitigen weltweiten Vertriebsorganisation bei ABS von entscheidender Bedeutung sein.

Marien van Bezooijen: “Dies ist ein großartiger Zeitpunkt, um zu ABS zu kommen. Unser Markt verändert sich rasant und die Erwartungen der Kunden steigen. Dies birgt ein enormes Potenzial und Chancen für innovative Unternehmen wie ABS. Durch verschiedene Vertriebs- und Managementpositionen habe ich die wichtigsten Treiber für eine erfolgreiche Geschäftsstrategie und -umsetzung kennengelernt. Der erklärte Ehrgeiz und der hohe Enthusiasmus von bilden eine starke Grundlage für die Verwirklichung der Wachstumsambitionen. Ich bin davon überzeugt, dass ABS ein erfolgreiches Team und Angebot bietet, und ich freue mich darauf, das kaufmännische Team zu erweitern und zu leiten, um ABS weltweit weiter auszubauen.”

Wir haben volles Vertrauen, dass diese organisatorischen Veränderungen zum langfristigen Stabilität und Wachstum von ABS Laundry Business Solutions beitragen werden. Als Mitglied der börsennotierten Vitec Software Group AB (www.vitecsoftware.com) und dank der Expertise unserer Teams freuen wir uns auf eine gesunde Fortsetzung unserer Entwicklungen und Dienstleistungen.

Über ABS Laundry Business Solutions

ABS wurde 1987 gegründet und ist der weltweite Marktführer für ERP-Software für die Wäschereibranche. ABS konzentriert sich auf gewerbliche Wäschereien und Textilvermietungsdienste.

ABS bedient über 650 Wäschereianlagen auf 5 Kontinenten mit mehr als 15.000 aktiven Systembenutzern und über 12.000 Benutzern der mobilen App. ABS verfügt über Service- und Support-Standorte in den Niederlanden, den Vereinigten Staaten, Rumänien, Spanien, Frankreich, Belgien, Deutschland, Dänemark und Japan.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.abslbs.com!

ABS Laundry Business Solutions proudly announces the renewal of their ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, granted by Dekra Certification B.V. These certifications once again prove the solidity of our commitment to quality and information security.

• With ISO 9001, ABS ensures the consistent delivery of ABSSolute. A continuous focus on customer satisfaction, efficient processes and continuous improvement.
• The ISO 27001 certification highlights our commitment to protecting sensitive information, including processes and procedures to have the maximum security in place.

ABSSolute’s Facility Services Module

Over the last couple of years, ABS has continued to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of the industry. As a result, we are excited to introduce our Facility Services Module, allowing organizations to unlock new revenue streams and expand their service offerings. Some aspects:

• Adding Direct Sales to each stop
• Order taking with Route Assistant
• Example of products: PPE products, Sanitizers, First Aid, Air Refresheners etc
• Truck Stock and replenishment
• Laundry Stock
• Automated Purchasing

By integrating Facility Services into your operations, you can enhance customer satisfaction, drive revenue growth, and get better customer retention. Interested? Contact us!

ABS Hosting

ABS Laundry Business Solutions has been listening to your needs and working diligently to enhance our services. As you may recall from our previous newsletters in March and May, we introduced ABS Hosting.

By choosing ABSSolute Hosting, you gain the following advantages:

• Lowering Total Cost of Ownership: ABS Hosting eliminates the need for on-premise data centers, and server maintenance, enabling you to focus on your core business.
• Enhanced Security: With our data centers and robust security measures, your valuable data is protected against unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Scalability and Flexibility: Our hosting environment is designed to scale seamlessly with your growing business needs.
• Reliable Support: Our dedicated support team is always available to assist you.

Take advantage of ABS Hosting and position your business for the future. Explore the possibilities and reach out to our team to discuss how our hosting solution can benefit your organization! Contact us. 

In our March Newsletter we addressed the Hosting Services of ABS. This has been well received, resulting in many customers asking for ABSSolute-as-a-Service (SaaS) and for the ABS hosting of their systems. In short, again the benefits:

• Uptime and availability guaranteed via the ABS (private) Cloud
• 24/7 availability
• Maximum safety: professionals looking after security and updating the back-end
• Back-up of data & system
• Scalable to the future: your growing business seamlessly supported

Do you want a proposal for getting your ABSSolute system hosted in a private Cloud? Contact us.

Mobile App Truck Load Assistant

What does it do?

• Anyone can now prepare truck loads
• The Truck Load Assistant app does the verification of correct (container) loads per route
• Checking on the Truck Load completeness (no more forgotten carts/hampers)
• Ability to merge loads for a full delivery

This all results in lower costs of transportation and an improved customer satisfaction. In combination with the drop-off / pick-up registration of containers on the mobile app Route Assistant, you get a ‘closed loop’ of all container movements.

Are you planning on replacing or upgrading your server infrastructure? Make sure that you contact ABS first!

ABS provides Application Hosting Solutions on all continents. We guarantee that we have got hosting locations nearby your business: maximum performance is ensured!

Why hosting?

• Uptime and availability guaranteed via ABS (private) Cloud
• 24/7 availability
• Maximum safety: our professionals are looking after your security and are updating the backend of your system
• The back-up of data & systems
• Scalable to the future: your growing business seamlessly supported

ABSSolute: Software as a Service (SaaS)

When you want to learn more about ABSSolute Software as a Service (SaaS) please contact us and we will provide you with a proposal. You can convert your current maintenance & support agreement to an ABSSolute SaaS with which you will receive:

• Use of business line related modules
• Maintenance & Support
• Servers: 24/7 access to the hosted infrastructure (private cloud)
• Uptime and availability guaranteed via the ABS (private) Cloud
• Maximum safety: professionals looking after security and updating the backend
• Scalable to the future: your growing business seamlessly supported
• Back-up Services
• Updating services for ABSSolute
• Operating/Network systems monitoring and hotline
• Technical Application Support

Every B2B SaaS solution needs to fit like a glove, resulting in the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

Please contact your account manager to get more information and recommendations.

Sustainability at ABS

Our continued effort towards reducing emissions, ABS continues to develop software which enables our customers to maximize the reusability of existing inventory. Recycling of ragged products is also an important aspect, which is supported by the ABSSolute system.

In the past several years, ABS has continued our focus on clean energy:

• Company cars are now hybrid or fully electric powered
• The corporate headquarters using LED lighting for 5 years
• And now, the ABS headquarters is completely on green energy (no gas anymore)