Relocation

Making the Move

Among the most vulnerable of times for any company is when their assets, inventory, personnel, and technology are in transit across town, across the country, or around the globe.

It’s also a time of great opportunity to evaluate, rebuild, and improve operations. This is best achieved using a deliberate and comprehensive project management approach that includes planning, visibility, and communication.

There are several key areas of focus during the relocation phase:

• Human Resources
  • Which key personnel need to be “courted” to move? What incentives will be made available?
  • What accommodations can be made for those considering the move?
  • How can those who are not moving be encouraged to stay and help with the move?
  • What does the new organization look like?
  • What recruiting efforts are necessary?
• Fixed Assets including Machinery and Fixtures
  • Which assets are moving?
  • Disposal of “left behind” assets
  • Sourcing acquisition of new assets
  • Move plan and special move requirements
• Inventory
  • Confirmation of Inventory Accuracy
  • Disposal of Excess & Obsolete
  • Move plan and special move requirements
• Technology Transfer
  • Confirmation of process documentation
  • Identification of key “Tribal Knowledge” and development of a transfer plan for it.
  • Training plan for employees at new location
• Customer Service“Coverage” Plan
  • Determination of “downtime” period during relocation and development of a mitigation plan
  • Inventory build up?
  • Order pull ahead?
  • Sister plant production?
  • Technology duplication?