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Manufacturers face unique needs when addressing warehousing variables that impact their business and supply chain. They may be growing, downsizing or decommissioning their off-site warehousing space. They may be consolidating warehouses or moving to more central locations. They may be switching to an outsourced model or adding storage for seasonal goods. Whatever the reason, warehouse relocations are regular occurrences for the manufacturing industry. Atlanta’s manufacturing presence is continuing to grow, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. As manufacturing companies expand in the Atlanta metro, more leaders are rethinking the sizes, layouts and workflows of their current warehouses. If you are relocating your warehouse across the city or joining the Atlanta metro for the first time, here are five things to consider when planning your manufacturing move. 1. Layout  The locations of your warehouses play vital roles in the efficiency of your supply chain. Before you sign the lease for a...

As Atlanta companies evolve from the COVID-19 pandemic and expand their remote-working policies, many are choosing to downsize or decommission their physical locations. Metro Atlanta had 36.5 million square feet of vacant office space at the end of Q2 2021, according to Colliers, with organizations like Hartman Simons & Wood and Thyssenkrupp choosing to downsize their downtown presence. If your company is also deciding to trade your current Atlanta office for a smaller space, you’re probably already experiencing the unique challenges of a downsizing move. What should you do with all your stuff? How can you maximize space in a smaller office? A relocation partner can help you make the most of your new space and ensure a smooth transition. Here are some of the moving industry’s tried-and-true tips for making an office of any size look and feel bigger. 8 Tips to Maximize Space When Downsizing Office Space 1....

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a lasting imprint on medical facilities across the globe. While some medical facilities emerged from the pandemic largely unscathed, others must reduce the size of their staff or facilities to mitigate the virus’s financial repercussions. In a 2020 MGMA survey of more than 1,000 healthcare leaders, 12 percent said their practices planned to downsize within six months. But even in a normal year, medical facilities continue to shift across the country. Whether they are expanding, adapting to population changes, consolidating clinics or reacting to expired leases, thousands of healthcare construction projects occur every year. Georgia has a robust healthcare infrastructure and therefore frequently experiences medical moves. The state has around 200 hospitals, and metro Atlanta has more than 50 medical facilities, according to US News. Some of those medical facilities are likely preparing for a transition and if yours is one of them, there are...

Office vacancy rates reached new heights during the pandemic. Now, companies are gearing up for a grand return to the in-person workplace. As the popularity of remote work continues to rise, many executives are parting with their pre-pandemic office and moving to new, smaller spaces instead. A recent survey of Fortune 500 executives by Great Place to Work found that 58 percent plan to reduce their office space by at least 10 percent from pre-pandemic levels. Whether you are expanding, downsizing or just changing scenery, moving offices can stress out even the most well-seasoned executives. Here are 12 tips for moving to a new office space that will make this transition seamless. Before the Move: 1. Start planning early. On average, experts predict that the moving process, from planning to getting settled in your new space, could take at least six months. It’s not a timeline that you can rush...

Overview University of Georgia (UGA) Employee household goods moving and storage services On-campus relocation services Student housing Laboratory equipment and specimen Student housing The Client The University of Georgia (UGA), based in Athens, Georgia, is boasted as one of the oldest public universities in the United States and one of the nation’s top producers of Rhode Scholars. With a current student population of more than 37,000, some of the country’s most notable historical figures, artists, academics, and business owners are alumni of UGA. With so many students and faculty moving to and from the campus each year, UGA recognized a need for a trusted, professional team that could meet campus relocation needs on a yearly basis. The Problem As a national institute for higher learning and research, the university needed a relocation partner that could handle relocations for professors and research scientists, offer storage services, and manage on-campus seasonal moves...