“Why do I need a Relocation Consultant?
Corporate Relocation/Move Management facilitates a smooth transition for clients from their origin to their destination location. This specialized consulting service ensures a seamless transfer of existing and new assets, minimizing disruptions. The relocation consultant comprehends the specific needs and objectives of the company, aligns them with suitable goods and service providers, and manages the entire process on behalf of the client.
To be effective, a relocation consultant must grasp factors such as the project’s overall objectives, the organization’s culture, the nature of its business, its budget constraints, and its desired timelines. The relocation consultant should develop a detailed relocation plan tailored to meet these needs, which typically includes tasks like site selection, logistics coordination, vendor management, and communication strategies. An effective relocation consultant significantly impacts the perceived success of a corporate relocation, influencing the level of satisfaction and contentment during the often nerve-wracking and tumultuous process.
Here are twelve reasons why you need a Relocation Manager:
- Gather and memorialize the organization’s priorities to ensure a cost-effective and seamless transition.
- Establish a scope and schedule to be maintained throughout the entire relocation project period.
- Prepare communications, conduct meetings, and provide personal follow-up to all stakeholders.
- Work with move liaisons within the organization, preparing them for what to expect and educating them on their responsibilities.
- Discover and manage lease compliance at origin and relate that to the companies goals for corporate environmental, social, and governance are necessary to meet the legal and sustainable goals of each client.
- Manage collateral requirements such as employee communications, information and instruction packages, and move ready materials.
- Creating and managing from – to lists to be vetted by business units.
- Develop a preliminary scope and schedule database for tracking costs and schedule.
- Field supervision is necessary at both origin and destination to ensure efficiency and accuracy of plan. These activities occur both during the day and at night and must be supervised.
- Scheduling building services such as the freight, elevator access and insurance requirements, for all move and liquidation activity.
- Despite the best laid plans, things will go wrong, issues will manifest themselves, on-site supervision leads to quick action and positive outcomes. You will need an active and knowledgeable representative operating on your behalf to monitor and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Tracking and monitoring costs through a detailed and comprehensive cost accounting program, approving and documenting payments, and closing out a job requires many hours of dedication and experience. You will need an entity to take responsibility and stand up to a forensic audit if one is ever required.
In summary, a dedicated team advocating for your interests is essential for successful corporate relocations. Logistics provides such a team, adept at managing budgets and executing large-scale relocations efficiently and effectively.
What does it cost?
The cost for our service is integrated into our model, alongside procurement costs, and yields substantial savings. By leveraging our industry experience, we can offer a comprehensive suite of services, from diverse product options to expert RFPs and meticulous project planning. These measures mitigate risks and generate significant savings, often reducing costs by 5% or more.
Why Logistics?
We are the only company with proven experience providing comprehensive end to end FF&E oversight, ensuring continuity among all vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders in a project.
