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Other factors worth considering prior to the transition

• Experience shows that some transitions have been spoiled by unexpected problems related to the use of new facilities. Typically, this happens most frequently when new facilities are required close to the client’s existing facilities. In such circumstances it is natural for the client’s management to accept responsibility for finding these additional premises. However, management who are not experienced with the problems of finding and furnishing premises have often underestimated the time taken to complete such tasks. It would be unrealistic to try to allow for all eventualities and it will be clearly beneficial to both parties to complete the transition as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, ...