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Tips for Having a Successful Commercial Move In-Town or NationwideImplementing A system for tagging & MarkingOffice Moving GuideThe process of coding floor plans is the first step in developing a logical move plan. The strategy is to prepare the move to flow in a logical and fluid manner. Every item to be moved must be identified and labeled so that it may be placed by the mover in its exact destination. Location. A tag also instructs a mover how to handle that item. Example:
Placement of furniture and equipment at your new facility will be identified by number, not by name. When coding the floor plan each area being moved must be identified with a single room or area number. To identify placement location, placards with the proper room numbers must be affixed to the entrance of each individual area and/or room at your new facility.
Everything must be tagged for your commercial move! For example, when a desk has a removable return, both pieces are tagged. Each piece of computer equipment is tagged. Example:
Everything must be tagged no matter how seemingly inconsequential Example:
items without a tag will not be moved. This great level of detail means less supervision will be required at your new facility (remember, the mover’s time is your money).
Computer Equipment and Desk Top Machinery An example of our method for indicating placements at destination is shown below. Each individual item is assigned a number which corresponds to its place on the floor plan. In this example the employee’s room/area number is 15. A dash (“-“) is placed after the number and each individual piece of furniture is assigned a numbered location which corresponds to the number shown on your floor plan. Proper tagging and placarding will be a key in achieving an organized and smooth flowing move. It will save your company time and money.
Packing & Marking Containers, Boxes & Cartons The movers will supply “tote” cartons which are uniform in size (making them easier to handle, thus speeding the move and saving money). Tote cartons fold together and do not require tape for assembly or sealing. They are extremely strong. If you decide to utilize other cartons, make sure they are thoroughly taped closed. Cartons are stacked when moved; therefore, please don’t over pack them. Flat tops on cartons will speed the move. Tag boxes on both ends so the movers don’t have to spend time turning the boxes on the dollies to find out where they go. Do not tag cartons on top! Back to top
Desks & Credenzas Desks, credenzas and storage cabinets are moved on end. Unless the contents of these items are completely emptied and packed into cartons the contents will fall out and be lost. Desks and credenzas are tagged on the top surface. Chairs are tagged on the back rest.
Photocopy Machines Photocopy machines need to be serviced by the manufacturer or service contract agent before being moved. Failure to do so may void your machine’s service contract or warranty.
Bookcases & Storage Cabinets Empty completely and pack the contents into tote cartons, Bookcase shelf pegs should be removed and packed away for safe keeping. Loose bookcase shelves should be tagged separately and laid down in the bottom of the bookcase. Bookcases are tagged on either side or on top. Storage cabinets are tagged on the upper right hand corner.
Steel Shelving Assembled units must be cleared of all supplies and stock before they can be moved. See your money for recommendations on tagging steel shelves holding stock, Forget about moving steel shelving with product on them. Sounds great, but doesn’t work.
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