Services We Offer
Confidential Site Selection
We develop a site selection strategy and a decision process that meshes with a company's competitive strategy, organization and
culture. We engage the project leadership and corporate staff in an efficient and effective collaboration to achieve clearly defined
goals. Operations at newly selected sites offer: huge savings in nonrecurring costs and annual operating costs, market
penetration, workforce development and enhanced labor productivity, increased flexibility to manage future events. Relying on
our expertise means that your key staff are not distracted for many months by site selection issues, which frees up resources for
application to other pressing corporate needs.
Relocation Feasibility Analysis (Recapitalize vs Relocate?)
For clients that are considering relocating existing operations, we begin by considering the qualitative and quantitative factors that
vary by geographic location, and calculating the realistic impacts of relocation in a financial pro forma. If relocation is not an
acceptable option, then we focus on how to best position the operations to remain in place, including negotiating with landlords,
states, communities, colleges and technical schools for significant economic incentives.
Site Suitability Analysis
We assist companies that are considering expanding on existing sites or developing projects on preselected sites, by addressing
potential obstacles to successful implementation or long term performance, and recommending strategies to resolve issues. We
consider the oppotunity for negotiated economic and non-economic incentives, regional utilities and infrastructure, demographic
change and labor force availability, work force productivity and quality, training programs, competitive pressures, operating cost
escalations, zoning/land use controls, development patterns, state/local regulatory climates and other key factors.
Search For Available Buildings
We find suitable available facilities that can be adapted for reuse to meet specific client needs.
Offshore Strategy
We help clients understand the key location factors that impact their business model overseas, and work with local resources in
other countries to identify the best locations at which to meet the investment needs of our clients. We present alternatives,
calculate the business costs, assess the operating environment and regulatory constraints, and recommend the best sites at which
to undertake the project.
Tax and Non-tax Incentives Negotiation
Incentives negotiation is a key component of successful site selection programs. Indeed,this negotiation has allowed many
companies to expand in-place without the need to undertake actual relocation. We ensure that your project receives the attention
it deserves, and obtains the maximum incentives achievable.
Location Optimization and Site Selection Services
HERRON CONSULTING is a respected consulting firm that provides location optimization services including corporate site selection,
incentives negotiation and economic development consulting services to major US and global companies as well as small
businesses. We offer clients a seasoned approach and individualized solutions for remaining competitive in a global marketplace.
Trusted Partner
We form trusting relationships with our clients to assist them in achieving their objectives. This relationship leads naturally to our
working with them on multiple engagements.
We use a proven site selection process and insightful site selection criteria to advise clients on the location of their corporate assets
and manage risk. We advise clients on site selection for new investment, expansion, consolidation, relocation and offshore
investment. Stay-in-place options and negotiated economic incentives are often key considerations.
Our clients' identities remain strictly confidential as long as necessary.
A Few Questions We Have Helped Our Clients Answer
- Where can we optimize our strategic advantages?
- Should we expand in-place, or relocate operations to a more favorable location?
- Will negotiated incentives tip the scale?
- Where can we partner with the best community college / technical training programs?
- How would a new location help us achieve lower operating costs?
- Should we consolidate operations, and if so, where?
- Are hidden issues likely to impact future profitability at our planned acquisition target?
- What are the benefits of locating offshore?
- What logistics solutions will drive lower costs at alternative locations?
Strategies Risks Implementation