Frequently Asked Questions

About SRS

  • SRS is a project management consultancy that helps manufacturers and industrial companies relocate, expand, or reconfigure facilities with minimal disruption, downtime, or risk.

  • We work primarily with manufacturers, warehouse operators, and logistics firms—typically with 50 to 300 employees—planning a relocation, expansion, or operational transition.

  • We’re based in Kansas City and serve clients relocating or expanding to the Kansas City metro area from another state. For the right project, we work nationally.

  • We’re not movers—we’re relocation strategists and project managers. We manage the entire process, from planning and vendor coordination to execution and ramp-up, serving as your internal relocation partner.

Services and Capabilities

  • SRS delivers end-to-end relocation services including business readiness assessments, site selection analysis, project planning, subcontractor oversight, equipment sequencing, and move execution.

  • Yes. We handle everything from production equipment and material handling systems to IT infrastructure and administrative offices—ensuring everything is sequenced and operational by Day One.

  • Absolutely. We support site selection, feasibility analysis, and layout planning to help you assess options and make data-driven location decisions.

  • Yes. We act as your owner's representative—overseeing MEP, rigging, construction, and IT vendors to ensure everything aligns with your relocation plan and business goals.

Process and Timeline

  • Most projects start with a Strategic Roadmap phase (4–6 weeks), followed by detailed Planning & Readiness (6–8 weeks), and then Execution (8–12 weeks). We tailor the timeline to fit your operational needs.

  • The earlier the better. Involving us 6 to 12 months in advance ensures we can help you reduce costs, avoid delays, and build a smarter relocation plan.

  • Yes. We can assess where you are, identify gaps or risks, and provide the leadership needed to get your project back on track.

  • Through detailed sequencing, production switchover planning, and close coordination with vendors—we make sure operations continue with minimal interruption.

Cost and Estimate

  • Costs vary based on the size and complexity of the move, as well as how much internal support your team can provide. At SRS, we work closely with you to scope the project and tailor a solution that meets your needs—and your budget. Whether you need light-touch advisory or full-service oversight, we’ll build a plan that ensures a smooth transition without overspending.

  • Yes. We offer phased, fixed-fee engagements tied to deliverables, along with hourly or retainer-based models depending on your needs and risk tolerance.

  • Yes. We create relocation business cases, order-of-magnitude cost estimates, and schedules to support executive decision-making and board approvals.

Project Fit and Scope

  • SRS is best suited for complex, mid-sized projects where business continuity and equipment coordination are critical. For larger-scale moves, we can tap into our network of national relocation partners to scale up—while still leading the engagement and protecting your interests.

  • Yes. We handle internal projects like production line relocations, equipment reflows, and layout reconfigurations with the same level of planning rigor as full relocations. Whether it’s a one-cell move or a full departmental shift, we help reduce risk and downtime.

  • While manufacturing is our core focus, we also support warehousing, logistics, food processing, lab and R&D facilities, and other asset-intensive operations. We bring in specialists as needed—MEP engineers, riggers, IT vendors, or large relocation firms—to make sure your project is fully covered without overloading your team.

Working with SRS/Referrals

  • Start with a free consultation. We’ll discuss your needs, assess project readiness, and help determine if SRS is the right partner for your relocation.

  • Yes. We actively collaborate with real estate brokers, general contractors, MEP firms, and EDCs to deliver successful outcomes for shared clients.