EUROPEAN SITE SELECTION
 WDG Consulting
and Buck Consultants International (BCI) have formed a strategic
alliance to provide a full-range of integrated site selection
services for Europe and North America. Cross Atlantic location
consulting advice can now be obtained from a single source,
whose partners have earned leadership reputations in Europe and
North America.
WDG’s historical
expertise (for some 30 years) has been in North America while BCI’s focus has been Europe (for over
20 years). Both firms
assign only experienced location advisors to each client
engagement. Each firm’s database and analytical tools have been
expressly designed for solving locational challenges.
Most of our competitors are real estate brokerage houses,
accounting firms, or construction companies. At WDGC/BCI,
location is our only business. We are judged solely by the
efficacy of our locational solutions. Moreover, we do not stand
to reap financial gain from our recommendations.
Whether you are a US firm looking at Europe or a European firm
considering North America, we believe it would be worth your
while to consider WDGC/BCI for your next location project. We can
assure you of timely, cost-effective, and above all the most
forwarding thinking/high quality advice. This includes both
strong technical expertise and value added insights from our
highly experienced consulting team. All inquires and assignments
are treated in strict confidence.
Services provided by WDGC/BCI
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Plant location
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Distribution
center siting |
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R&D center
location |
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Call center
location |
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Regional
headquarters location |
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Labor market
analysis |
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Country
assessments |
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Area comparisons
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WDGC/BCI
capabilities would apply to situations such as:
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In the NAFTA
countries, should we consider Mexico, the US, or Canada? |
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Where is the
optimal location in the US, Canada, or Mexico?
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Which country in
the EU best meets our needs? |
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Are there any non
EU countries that should be considered?
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Does it make
sense to consider central or eastern Europe?
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What are the
major risks of locating in the less developed countries?
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If we have
targeted a specific country, what is the best region and
community? |
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What are the
labor market conditions, hidden costs, and restrictions in a
country or area? |
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What’s the
labor/management risk in an area? |
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Where can we
reach markets the fastest and at the lowest cost?
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Can we recruit
talent globally to a particular location?
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What kind of an
incentives package could we expect in an area?
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Are labor cost
advantages likely to be sustained over the longer term?
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How do real
estate market conditions vary from one country/area to
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In addition,
core services offered by the WDGC/BCI alliance can be enhanced
through one of our alliance partners in commercial real estate.
Partners can provide WDGC/BCI with pertinent real estate market
input and insights on local business conditions for our
corporate location projects. Once WDGC/BCI recommends a specific
location, one of our partners can furnish a full complement of
services, including property acquisition and project management.
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