Services
Production relocation without supply gaps.
We relocate existing production safely to a new site – domestically or abroad. The plan is in place before the first machine is dismantled: with safety stocks, a critical path and clear responsibilities, so your customers do not feel the move.
When a relocation is on the agenda
- Labor and site costs make a product too expensive to compete.
- A customer or market demands manufacturing in the region.
- Capacity or buildings at the current site are no longer sufficient.
- An acquisition or consolidation merges plants.
What we take on
- 01
Analysis and make-or-buy
Which products, processes and equipment move, and what is sourced externally? We think lean and make-or-buy in parallel.
- 02
Relocation plan
Gantt chart with critical path, buffer strategy and exactly one person responsible for each work package.
- 03
Securing delivery capability
Pre-production, safety stocks and coordinated customer communication during the move.
- 04
Equipment and knowledge transfer
Dismantling, transport, recommissioning and know-how transfer to the new team.
- 05
Qualification and approvals
Initial sampling, process capability and customer approvals at the new site.
- 06
Stabilisation
KPIs, scrap and on-time delivery until the new site matches or exceeds the previous level.
How a production relocation works
- 01
Analysis
Goals, product portfolio, costs and risks.
- 02
Concept
Target site, make-or-buy and business case.
- 03
Planning
Relocation waves, buffers and critical path.
- 04
Move
Relocation in waves rather than all at once.
- 05
Ramp-up
Ramp-up and approvals at the new site.
- 06
Stabilisation
Secure KPIs, exceed the previous level.
Five success factors for every relocation
- 1Define clearly what exactly is relocated – and what is not.
- 2Check whether financial strength and resources are sufficient for the project.
- 3One person responsible per task, not two or more.
- 4Plan the time required realistically: Gantt chart and critical path.
- 5Ongoing project controlling to correct deviations immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How does a production relocation work?
In six steps: analysis, concept with business case, detailed planning, move in waves, ramp-up at the new site and stabilisation. The critical path determines the sequence.
How is delivery capability maintained during the relocation?
Through pre-production and safety stocks before each relocation step, a move in waves rather than all at once, and early coordination with customers on approvals and deadlines.
Why do relocation projects fail most often?
On schedule and budget. The cause usually lies at the start of the project: unclear goals, shared responsibility and a schedule without a critical path.
Is relocation always worthwhile?
No. Competitiveness can often be restored at the existing site with lean and targeted outsourcing. That is why we evaluate relocation, lean and make-or-buy together before a decision is made.
Let's talk about your project.
A first conversation clarifies the task, expectations, time frame and budget – openly and confidentially.