Planning for a Laboratory Relocation

1. By Mark Colo

2. Important considerations include:
#1 Team Selection - An ideal team will have experience in relocation –
Policies, OSHA Requirements, Logistics, Assessment Skills and
Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance. Go (P.O.L.A.R.) when it
comes to team member selection. “It’s Cryogenic!”
#2 Needs Assessment – “R” you ready? What Resources will you
need? What Regulations and Restrictions are there? When is your
Report Date?
#3 Develop Your Timeline – Draft a timeline that shows your ideal
delivery dates. “Schedule your dates with the carrier no less than 3
months in advance”. Ere on the safe side; “Over-plan and Over-
communicate”.
#4 Carrier Selection - There are five primary criteria to consider in
carrier selection. 1. Knowledge 2. Network 3. Analysis (Does the
carrier seem to understanding your needs? 4. Commitment (Ask for
references) 5. Know How (Can they improvise?) In other words
does this carrier have the “KNACK” for Laboratory Relocation? .
“Whether you’re moving down the hall or halfway around the world, no two laboratory
moves are the same. Effective planning for your relocation should begin no less than 1
year in advance!”

3.  Knowledge - In business since 1939, Chipman has managed
laboratory moving for virtually every University on the West
Coast.
 Network – Chipman is the largest agency network based west of
the Mississippi River for Unigroup Inc. (A $4B Logistics Co.)
 Assessment – Chipman representatives perform a thorough
needs assessment before offering a prescription. (Prescription
before analysis equals malpractice)
 Commitment – The following are just a few of our satisfied
customers: CSU System (23 Universities) UCI, UC Davis,
UCLA, Glendale & Savannah Unified, Cypress, LACCD.
 Know How – We have 150 + employees, collectively our
knowledge is vast. We have answers for your immediate needs.
“Rest assured, we have the KNACK for the service we deliver”.

4. Chipman is a “Dual Agent” having both United
& Mayflower Hauling Authority. This gives us
access to 1000 + warehousing facilities and
more than 7000 + drivers.
With the addition of our new
San Diego, CA facility, Chipman
Now has 10 fully equipped
warehousing facilities to serve
you.

5.  Chipman can help you determine and create your
equipment database, including existing assets and items on
order.
 Chipman can assist you in assessing the services you will
need to create a realistic move schedule.
 Chipman will conduct a thorough site assessment at both
origin & destination.
 Chipman will ascertain and facilitate any special
transportation documentation requirements for cross-border
lab moves.
 Chipman will assess and advise you of any required
compliance documentation needs related to post-installation
qualification, verification, and validation.
 Chipman will coach you on any non-move related gaps as
part of regulatory compliance in general.
“Taking You Beyond Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”.

6.  CSU System - The Largest University System in the Country (23
Universities)
 UCI - University of California, Irvine. (Second Largest Employer in
Orange County).
 UC Davis - University of California, Davis (Largest U.C. Campus)
 UCLA – University of California, Los Angeles (12 Nobel Prizes,10
Rhodes Scholarships, 112 NCAA Titles, 250 Olympic Medals)
 Glendale Unified – Glendale Unified School System (31 Schools)
 LACCD – Los Angeles Community College District (10 Schools)
 Cypress District – Cypress School District (6 Schools)
It’s Been Said; “A company is known by the company it keeps”.
The following universities have entrusted Chipman Relocation
Logistics to manage their most valuable possession’s.

7.  Initiating instrument tracking process
 Pre-shipment preparation of lab equipment
 De-commissioning and re-commissioning of
instruments.
 Overseeing the proper handling of Hazmat
 Manage the packing, loading and moving process.
 Coordinating all sub-contractors
 Unpack, re-assemble, and re-install each system at
your new destination. Our “Happy Crew” settling
service will fine-tune last minute adjustments
From Initial consultation to settling in at your new destination,
“Make one call and let Chipman handle it all”.

8. Today we have discussed the reasons Chipman is the best choice for your
upcoming laboratory move. We’ve shared we have:
® The Knowledge
® The Network
® The Assessment Capabilities
® The Commitment
® The Know How
William Shakespeare once said; “Seek Not To Dispute, But To Weigh, Ponder
And Consider”.
As you weigh, ponder and consider your options, ask yourself this question: “Is
there any reason Chipman Relocation & Logistics can’t effectively manage this
project for you?
Then give us a call. We are certain you will be glad you did.
You Don’t Know How Good Our Service Is, Without Tasting It”.