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There is a lot is at stake when it comes to moving a medical laboratory. Often, the work in your facility is irreplaceable, so there is little room for error. Whether you are growing, downsizing or renovating, your relocation will require a coordinated effort between your staff and your moving partner. Here are 10 tips for ensuring that your relocation goes smoothly: 1. Leave nothing to chance. Many experts estimate that planning to relocate a laboratory facility can take six months or more, so start preparing for your move immediately. Downsizing to a smaller facility will require even further planning to determine what will fit in your new space. The sooner you start planning out your move, the more time your relocation partner will have to accommodate your needs. 2. Open a line of communication with your team. Communicate to your internal team about the relocation and what it will...

Companies nationwide are on the move. A 2020 survey by Cisco Systems Inc. found that 53 percent of larger businesses planned to reduce the size of their offices and 75 percent were moving to more flexible work structures. As the future of the physical workspace remains in flux, decommissioning has become a stressor for companies in transition. Before you settle into your new office, you will need to decommission your old one. For most lease agreements, this means that you must remove your belongings from the premises and perform any necessary repairs to leave your space in pristine condition. Busy company managers often don’t have the time or expertise to handle this all in-house. Instead, you can entrust a relocation partner with your decommissioning needs. If you’re preparing for a move, start thinking about the future of your current office early to avoid any last-minute snags in the decommissioning process....

Overview Marshall and his family have been corporately relocated more than 12 times. Most recently, his wife received a new job opportunity that necessitated a family move from Texas to Michigan, and to support the relocation process, they received a lump sum package from her new employer. When it comes to relocation packages, the majority of businesses today opt for lump sums. Research by Worldwide ERC® found that 71% of organizations use a lump sum program to help cover the costs of their employees’ moves. However, while lump sum packages may be the most popular, Marshall and his family’s experience shows that lump sum packages are not necessarily the most effective. The challenges of lump sum relocation packages By offering lump sum packages versus a comprehensive relocation package, you may be putting your employees and your business at risk, cutting costs at the expense of employee satisfaction, loyalty and productivity....

Moving into a newly constructed house provides an exciting opportunity to start fresh in an untouched space. You will be the first tenant to call it home, so you can completely customize it to your liking. However, a newly built home can also pose unique challenges to the moving process. Your house may not have all the finishing touches of a lived-in space, so it will be up to you to make sure it is ready for you, your family and your movers. Here are eight tips to seamlessly make this house your own: 1. Set up your utilities far in advance.  In previously inhabited homes, your utilities are likely already set up for you, and all you have to do is transfer the account and billing to your name. But with a completely new home, you may need to allow extra time for new utilities hookup. Start contacting providers...

Key Takeaways: Outsourcing warehouse operations allows businesses to scale without building costly infrastructure. Partnering with a 3PL like Armstrong provides access to experienced teams, advanced technology and nationwide networks. Streamlined processes reduce inefficiencies and free your team to focus on growth. Outsourcing minimizes operational risks and lowers overhead costs. Warehouse outsourcing is ideal for companies facing seasonal demand, labor shortages or rapid expansion. What do large Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized manufacturers and small seasonal retailers all have in common? They all benefit from the expertise of third-party logistics providers. Third-party logistics providers — or 3PLs for short — exist to simplify your supply chain. Many companies don’t have the infrastructure, personnel, oversight or time to handle their own warehousing and logistics, so instead, they outsource those processes to a 3PL. A successful outsourcing partnership can help a company reduce overhead costs while preparing to scale. For example, a manufacturing company...

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...

The most visible part of the buying experience is the product’s journey to the doorstep — final delivery. Final deliveries ensure that people receive their goods with the appropriate levels of care. B2B customers and consumers alike are expecting those deliveries at increasingly faster speeds. Your final-mile deliveries can make or break your company’s reputation. A CapGemini survey found that an astounding 55 percent of customers would switch to a competitor if offered quicker deliveries, but 82 percent of satisfied customers have shared positive delivery experiences with their friends and families. To stay ahead of the competition, you need to make your final mile as trouble-free as possible. Let’s break down some commonly asked questions about final-mile delivery. What is final-mile delivery? Final-mile delivery is the last step of the supply chain, where goods move from a warehouse or transportation hub to their ultimate destinations. Seamless final-mile deliveries are vital...

After more than a year in limbo, companies are finally able to bring workers back to their offices again. But just because you can reopen your workplace in full force doesn’t necessarily mean you should. There’s no going back to how offices functioned before the pandemic struck. Some employees have become too accustomed to remote work, and forcing everyone to return to an in-person environment regardless of individual preferences could be detrimental to overhead costs and employee morale. When it comes to the new work normal, businesses have two main options for their old offices. Option 1: Fully decommission your office and embrace remote work. Recent data shows that the corporate world will not be saying goodbye to remote work anytime soon. Buffer’s 2021 State of Remote Work found that 46 percent of participating workers expect their employers to permanently allow remote work after the pandemic. And there are good...

When COVID-19 struck, e-commerce sales exploded. As people switched from real to virtual shopping carts, companies of all sizes suddenly found themselves struggling to keep up with the new demand. The pandemic accelerated the growth of e-commerce by four to six years, according to an Adobe report. Even companies with already-established warehouses.had to pivot to accommodate the surge in online sales. Luckily, there’s a simple solution for companies that need to efficiently scale their operations. They can outsource their warehousing and distribution. An Armstrong & Associates report found that 90 percent of domestic Fortune 500 companies outsource part of their supply chain to third-party logistics providers. In Texas, industries ranging from apparel to health and more count on third-party partners to handle the logistics of their warehousing and distribution. Outsourcing your warehousing and distribution can be your secret weapon. Here are eight reasons why you should partner with a third-party...

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...