We Need to Relocate Production
Relocation is a supply-continuity programme first and a logistics exercise second. Customers judge the move by whether deliveries continue; regulators judge it by requalification; the balance sheet judges it by how long two sites run in parallel.
Establish continuity requirements
Determine, per product, how long you can supply from stock and how long requalification will take at the new site. These two numbers define the entire programme.
Move, replace or hybrid
Ageing equipment is often not worth moving: dismantling, transport, reinstallation and requalification can approach the cost of new equipment with none of the performance benefit. Evaluate asset by asset.
Sequence and dual running
Sequence so that no product is ever without a running source. Budget the overlap period honestly — it is the largest hidden cost in relocation and the cheapest insurance against customer loss.
Financing a relocation
Relocations frequently combine capital investment with regional development incentives, grants and, in emerging markets, development finance where the move creates local employment or export capability.
Buyer checklist
Use this as a readiness test before committing capital or issuing an RFQ.
- 01Per-product continuity window calculated
- 02Safety stock build plan agreed with customers
- 03Asset-by-asset move-versus-replace assessment
- 04Requalification and certification timeline mapped
- 05Dual-running period costed
- 06Staff transition, recruitment and training planned
- 07New-site utilities and permits confirmed
- 08Customer and regulator communication plan
- 09Dismantling, transport and insurance scoped
- 10Contingency for delayed requalification
Common mistakes
- 01Underestimating requalification
Regulated products may need months of validation at the new site.
- 02Moving worn-out equipment
Move cost can approach replacement cost with none of the benefit.
- 03No dual-running budget
Forces a hard cutover and risks the customer base.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a factory relocation take?+
Typically 12–30 months including new-site preparation, phased equipment moves, requalification and dual running.
Should we move existing equipment?+
Assess asset by asset. Dismantling, transport, reinstallation and requalification of ageing equipment often approach the cost of new machinery.
Where this fits in your project
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