There are many things to consider when planning a factory relocation: the location of your new site, the best time to move and of course, how to move your factory equipment. But the biggest question of all is going to be, will a factory relocation benefit your business in 2021?
Choosing your business’s new location
When planning your factory relocation, considering the position of your new site is a must. Are you moving closer to national trunk roads? Is there adequate spacing for inbound and outbound deliveries? Will you have enough parking for your employees and visitors? All of these can have a huge impact on the growth of your business, so getting it right is essential.
When to plan your factory move
Timing is also essential when it comes to factory relocation. Mapping out the rise and fall of product output in previous years can help you determine when your quietest period might be during the year ahead. Similarly, if your projects are often booked in a few months in advance, allowing a substantial amount of time to complete your factory relocation within your year’s plan can help to avoid disruption caused by delays. Planning is key and meticulous attention should be put into every detail to avoid issues further down the line.
How to move your factory
Moving your entire factory’s footprint to another location is no small feat. Disassembling and reassembling machinery, carefully packaging components and ensuring there’s 0 damage inflicted on your possessions is a precarious task. A specialist movement company is almost guaranteed to be needed to help you relocate your factory, assisting in the loading and unloading of abnormal cargo such as factory vehicles, excessively large machinery and delicate equipment that needs additional damage control. The use of crane trailers, low loaders and extendable semi-low loaders are all part of the project planning and will be essential for moving factory machinery. In addition, considerations must be placed on how your move could impact the local community as you transport your cargo through urban areas, as well as busier A and M roads. The use of escort vehicles will no doubt be an essential part of the factory relocation to ensure the health and safety of other road users.
So can a factory relocation benefit your business in 2021?
2020 has been a tough year for many businesses. Relocating your factory to a smaller venue, an out-of-town location or to an eco-friendlier building could help reduce overheads and positively impact your bottom line, helping you to recover any losses.
In contrast, companies who have thrived throughout the pandemic may find relocating to a larger factory with more potential might give them the opportunity to grow and expand over the next few years. Larger factories will allow for easier social-distancing, may provide additional meeting rooms and offices for HQ staff, and can provide a whole plethora of benefits to your employees, encouraging a higher rate of productivity and general happiness within your team.
A factory relocation is a serious consideration but could provide a range of benefits to your business throughout 2021. If you’re looking to relocate, speak to a member of the team at Welch’s Specialist Movements to find out how we could help with our range of specialist movement vehicles.
