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.
Companies contemplating a new relationship with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) often lack the resources and expertise to successfully execute a 3PL selection and tendering initiative on their own.
In a tight market, a top-performing facility experience can help you gain access to more reliable capacity. But how do you know what separates a top-performing facility from one that’s below average?
With the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing natural disasters, global supply chain problems such as product shortages, congestion and price spikes have become more prevalent.
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.
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.
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.
Finding warehouse space around Toronto has never been harder, and the e-commerce fueled shortage is disrupting businesses and threatening the broader economy.
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.
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