Businesses with warehouse facilities or factories often feel bound to their original site because of the complicated logistics of relocating. But many times relocation is the right business decision to expand operations and enable growth. This guide provides a successful plan for business relocation.

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Factory
Relocation
Guide
More Space
Moving into a larger facility gives you more room to
increase production. This enables you to better meet
growing demand.
Closer to Customers
If you relocate your factory to be closer to your customer
base, you’ll improve service, cut down on lead times, and
save on distribution costs. This can give your business a
significant edge over competitors serving the same market.
Better Infrastructure
Your new location may put you in proximity of highways,
railroads and other vital infrastructure. You might also take
advantage of more favorable utility rates.
Tax Benefits
Depending on where you move, there could be tax
incentives to encourage relocation. Many states and
communities offer these in an attempt to bring jobs within
their borders.
Step 1: Take inventory
Make a complete list of all necessary equipment to be
moved to the new facility. Determine whether or not any will
be redundant or upgraded after the move, and find an outlet
for selling it.
Step 2: Organize your new space
Using detailed plans, create a layout of your new production
building. This is a good time to identify any inefficiencies and
improve workflow.
Step 3: Develop the logistics plan
This will determine the precise schedule for breaking down
the existing factory and relocating to the new facility. The
logistics plan should be created in conjunction with the
contractor handling the move.
Step 4: Coordinate the installation
The plant engineer should oversee installing the
equipment in the new factory space. This should include
working with the utilities installer to confirm everything is
properly connected.
Step 5: Testing and commissioning
Once everything has been moved into its proper place
and connected, the plant engineer must go through the
process to test and commission it. Good communication
and a well-developed plan are key to a smooth relocation.
Benefits of Relocating
Your Factory
Breaking Down the
Relocation Process