Once the survey has been conducted and initial costing estimate has been
finalized by the client, the service provider then focuses on other vital
aspects related to the packing and moving program. Shipping of goods,
paperwork at port of embarkation and disembarkation, entire documentation,
schedule of air and freight carriers etc are then considered and
advantageous solutions are chalked out.
This consultation can also be done over the phone and once all the services
expected by the client are noted, the resources required for it are then
shortlisted. This relocation consultancy service discusses in detail the
entire packing, loading, crating, moving, unloading, unpacking, and
resettling service. From the arrangement of storage facilities to the
successful completion of the paperwork, the responsibility from here on,
shifts on to the shoulders of the movers and packers.
Depending on the nature of move (local, domestic or international) and the
client (individual or corporate) the significance and time taken for the
process is different. For instance, an international move requires an
elaborate consultation vis-a-vis a local move.
Also, the employees of an organization need thorough consultation, unlike
an individual who is shifting. The process is of special importance for
multinational organizations that operate diverse workforces across borders
and cultures. The successful relocation of individuals, teams or divisions
require not only an important financial and time investment, but also
detailed attention to human factor. The most insignificant or trivial matter
can often negatively influence an international assignment or restructuring
process.
Consultancy services for an organization include:
- Feasibility and cost/benefit services
- Location analysis
- Cost comparisons
- Premises search
- Premise acquisition
- Project planning and management
- Complete workplace travel planning
