SMARTLINEN® Transforms Hotel Linen Management with Groundbreaking Reporting App
MIAMI, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMARTLINEN®, the global leader in RFID-enabled hotel linen tracking solutions, proudly announces the launch of its next-generation reporting app for Android and iOS. Designed specifically for the hospitality sector, this innovative platform offers hotel operators unprecedented visibility and control over their linen operations, driving cost savings, operational efficiency, and enhanced guest satisfaction.
In today's challenging hospitality landscape - marked by rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and increasing sustainability demands, SMARTLINEN®'s new app delivers a powerful solution. By providing real-time linen inventory tracking, historical usage insights, and predictive forecasting, hotels can now proactively manage their linen flow, prevent shortages, reduce overstocking, and make smarter purchasing decisions.
"Our reporting app is a game-changer for hotel operators," said William Serbin, President & CEO of SMARTLINEN®. "We're equipping hotels with the tools they need to make data-driven decisions, lower costs, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience - all from a single, easy-to-use platform."
Key Benefits for Hospitality Leaders:
Real-Time Inventory Visibility – Monitor linen levels across all properties instantly, enabling faster, smarter operational decisions.
Historical Usage Analysis – Gain actionable insights into consumption trends and housekeeping patterns to improve planning and accountability.
AI-Powered Forecasting – Anticipate future linen needs, eliminate shortages, and optimize ordering cycles
Long-Term Cost Reduction – Drive sustained reductions in linen purchases through enhanced inventory control, loss prevention, and extended product lifespan.
Sustainability Tools – Reduce linen waste, extend linen lifespan, and support environmental goals.
SMARTLINEN®'s reporting app is designed to meet the needs of both large hotel chains and independent properties, delivering a scalable solution that enhances operational accuracy, improves accountability, and boosts bottom-line performance. By automating and modernizing linen management, hotels can redirect staff time to guest service priorities, reduce laundry and replacement costs, and achieve new levels of operational excellence.
For more information on how SMARTLINEN®'s reporting app can transform your hotel operations, visit www.smartlinen.net.
About SMARTLINEN®
SMARTLINEN® is the hospitality industry's leading provider of RFID-enabled linen tracking solutions. Trusted by hotel brands worldwide, SMARTLINEN® helps properties optimize inventory management, reduce linen loss, and improve operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and intelligent data analytics.
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