Commercial moves can be daunting—with complex items to transport, vendors and clients to inform, and utility providers to switch, it's a good idea to begin planning your business relocation at least a year in advance. But without an organized plan for inventory management, any business owner can still plan on running into many unforeseen obstacles and roadblocks.
ALS Van Lines has been conducting commercial moves in and around Atlanta since 1994. With just shy of three decades of experience under our belt, we've assisted businesses across several industries to seamlessly relocate to their new facility. Whether your business is big or small, our BBB-accredited company has the inventory management solutions that'll make your commercial move as smooth as possible.
Catalog Your Items
The first step to successful inventory management is creating a catalog of every single item that needs to be moved to your new location. This includes things such as:
- Equipment
- Furniture
- Personal Items
- Ordinary Office Supplies
A catalog of your business' belongings will help you organize what needs to be moved and when, and ensure that nothing gets overlooked during the process. Take pictures and write down descriptions whenever possible to keep communication clear.
Develop a Tracking System
The next step for a successful commercial move is to implement a tracking system of everything being transported to the new location. A tracking system details the move of each item, so you'll be able to know where everything is at at all times. This could be as easy as a spreadsheet, or you could invest in a digital inventory management software.
Risk Assessment
As you catalog your belongings for transport, assess the risk involved with moving each item. This will help you develop a game plan for when and how to move more expensive things such as specialized equipment, or delicate belongings like artwork. High-risk items should always be given the most priority and care when in transport.
ALS Van Lines offers solutions for business owners such as hand-wrapping fragile items or designing custom crates for irreplaceable ones, ensuring their safety while being moved.
Utilize a Storage Facility
Because most commercial moves take months to fully carry out, it can be wise to utilize storage units during the process. ALS Van Lines provides both short and long term commercial storage units that are airtight and temperature-controlled, so your belongings won't be exposed to any elemental damage with us. Our facilities have both security cameras and around-the-clock onsite security, so you can have a peace of mind that your valuables are safe with us.
When the time comes to relocate your business to a new facility, ALS Van Lines is the team to call. We can assist with moves such as:
- Long Distance Moves
- Local Moves
- International Moves
No matter where your business is moving, let ALS Van Lines help take the stress out of the whole process from beginning to end. Call us today to hear more about our commercial moving services, and get a free quote to get started!
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