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Services
Office and
Industrial
Merit is
the best equipped to provide the desired service......whatever the
challenge. You can't do it all, but there are many positive tasks you
can do to minimize the cost of your relocation and also avert expensive,
time-consuming and unexpected problems. A little time spent
carefully pre-planning your move can pay off handsomely. The
following are lists of some of these factors. Initial
Planning
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Prepare a detailed
inventory of equipment and furniture.
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Prepare floor plans and
layout.
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Establish a time-table
and logistics plan for the move.
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Determine if employees
will do all the packing or if assistance will be needed.
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Call your Merit Moving
Consultant for a pre-move survey, estimate of costs, and move plan.
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Consider valuation
coverage for the items to be moved.
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Review insurance for
property damage, general liability, and workman's compensation.
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Assign move coordinators
to assist with the move plan implementation.
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Number and color-code
blueprints with labels and instructions which will be provided by Merit
to all involved in the move.
Communications
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Coordinate telephone and data line
services
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Consider electrical and
service requirements for computers, copiers, and other equipment.
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Notify customers, vendors
and service and utility companies of the new address.
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Arrange access to and
securing of both facilities on moving day.
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Keep employees informed
of plans with memos, bulletins, and other communiqués.
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Conduct briefing with
move coordinators to discuss overall move plan. Assistance in
formulating an agenda will be provided by Merit.
Preparation
for the Move
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Dispose of trash and
other unwanted material.
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Instruct employees to
take personal items home prior to the move.
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Tag furniture and boxes
with color-coded labels and instructions.
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Merit will provide
padding and protection for equipment and facilities.
The Day of
the Move
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Post blueprints at the
work area to assist in directing flow to correct location.
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Post workstation and
office layouts to assist in precise placement of equipment and
furniture.
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Make certain that
department or move coordinators are available to direct movers and
answer questions.
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Designate a "lost
and found" area for unmarked items.
For additional information, please contact a
Merit Moving Systems Representative. |
