Facility Location Planning

Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool

May 23, 2022

Amazon.com Inc., stuck with too much warehouse capacity now that the surge in pandemic-era shopping has faded, is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more.

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Watch: The State of the Warehouse and Industrial Real Estate Market

March 10, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Alex Cohen, chief executive officer of Liberty SBF, reviews current trends in demand for warehouse and industrial space, and how owners are acquiring financing in difficult times.

Three Key Questions for Site Selection and Facility Planning

February 8, 2022

Steve Simonson, SCB Contributor

Experts predict the U.S. will need to add anywhere from 330 million to 1 billion square feet of warehouse space over the next few years, as companies look to expand their distribution networks to meet growing consumer demands.

Supply Chain Hell Ignites Economic Boom Along U.S.-Mexico Border

December 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Wedged up against the southern edge of the Rio Grande, the sprawling desert city of Juarez has seen its share of economic booms over the years. But perhaps none quite like the one that’s taken hold today.

Made in the U.S.? It May Not Be So Simple

The Time Is Ripe for U.S.-Made Clothing, American Giant’s CEO Says

December 6, 2021

Bloomberg

After years of preaching about the benefits of making clothing in America, Bayard Winthrop now has a much more interested audience.

Snarled Supply Chain Is Making U.S. Warehouse Shortage Worse

November 10, 2021

Bloomberg

Fallout from the global supply chain crisis that’s clogging U.S. ports is pushing warehouses to capacity, and forcing logistics managers to scramble for space.

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Watch: How Supply Chain Is Changing the Real Estate Landscape

November 9, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A supply chain consulting arm is essential to modern-day commercial real estate brokerage firms, says Joe Dunlap, managing director of the supply chain advisory of CBRE.

Four Challenges to Meeting E-Commerce Demand

August 4, 2021

Sponsored by Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Many e-tailers aren’t fully prepared for a world that demands next-day — or faster — delivery.

Amazon Fuels North America’s Most Severe Warehouse Shortage

May 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Finding warehouse space around Toronto has never been harder, and the e-commerce fueled shortage is disrupting businesses and threatening the broader economy.

When Is It Time to Expand Your Warehouse?

April 19, 2021

Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor

You should triage every available option before making a major commitment.

Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.