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:
