Commercial Moving Coordinator: In-House or Outsource

When it comes to relocations, businesses and residents are extremely different. Sure, they both involve packing/unpacking, transportation and loading/unloading, but the logistics involved vary greatly. Commercial moves, in particular, can be complex depending on the industry, nature of the business and size of the office space. 

Any business owner with an upcoming commercial move should consider having a dedicated moving coordinator, but it’s especially imperative for larger projects (like corporate relocations). The only question is, do you hire someone on your team to handle it, or otherwise reallocate internal resources, or do you go with an outsourced moving expert instead? Let’s discuss.

Pros and Cons of an In-House Coordinator

First, the advantages and disadvantages of an in-house coordinator. As someone already on your team, you can obviously save some money by using an employee to coordinate your commercial move. But you have to trust that the employee has the right skill sets to avoid mistakes and thoroughly plan the move. Using an in-house coordinator also takes away from the time the employee has for other tasks. Even if coordination is in the person’s list of job responsibilities, they don’t specialize in just commercial moves and complex logistics.

Pros and Cons of an Outsourced Coordinator

An outsourced coordinator may require a little more of an expense, but it can save you in the long run when it comes to efficiency and preparedness. An outsourced moving coordinator will have more experience with commercial moves than an in-house employee and will have resources available to plan a better move for your business. This allows your employees to focus on what they do best (their job) and lets you focus on the big picture of your business’ core offerings.

How Commercial Moves at IMS Work

At IMS Relocation, we understand you need a company who can take care of your business and move as fast and seamlessly as possible. That’s why we’re proud to adjust our services to your company’s unique needs and time schedule to ensure you face as little downtime as possible and mitigate lost profits. When you partner with us for your commercial move, you’ll be assigned an experienced moving specialist/coordinator who will plan everything and keep you apprised every step of the way.

If you’re planning a commercial move, consider partnering with IMS Relocation. Call us for a no-obligation quote today and be sure to ask about our commercial moving coordinators.