With a boom in sectors like IT, pharmaceuticals, ITES (IT enabled services)
and manufacturing, the movement of people across all nationals has
increased, giving a fillip to the relocation industry. Once the relocation
decision has been made up, the search for a suitable relocating service
provider begins. The earlier this process begins, the better it is. More the
lead time, more likely is the achievement of preferred delivery schedule. On
an average, a six week's lead time is considered to be fair enough.
For major relocations, the moving companies require alternate pickup and
delivery dates, though in most of the cases they comply with the dates
preferred by the customer or the nearest possible alternatives. Also, the
loading date for goods and the estimated date of arrival is notified in
advance and set keeping in mind the convenience of both the parties.
If the pickup and delivery dates are critical (due to such factors such as
a lease expiration or a real estate closing), an extra-cost service is also
available with these service providers, to accommodate a more precise,
reasonable schedule.
The entire process involves a lot of planning and takes place in stages.
These crucial stages in moving and packing / relocation are:
