Assessment and Planning

A “Big Picture”
look at the Project

The first critical phase of a relocation project is assessment. This establishes the overall shape and parameters of the undertaking.

The assessment delves into several key areas:

• Timing Constraints
• State of affairs at the current location — is it desired to simply “lift and move” or “move and tweak” or “start with a clean slate”
• Physical plant requirements versus what exists at the new location
• Internal Company Resources – their roles, capabilities, and availability
• External professional disciplines required to prepare the new location. Architects? Engineering Firms? Construction Contractors?
• General “coverage” concept for maintaining customer service during relocation down-time. Build ahead inventory? Ship ahead orders? Increase sister plant production?
• Development of the top level project model including roles, responsibilities, and milestone dates