Bill Luttrell, Senior Locations Strategist, Werner Global Logistics, Werner Enterprises (Location USA 2012)
The United States has the world’s largest, most efficient, world-class logistics infrastructure, which is currently under-going upgrades to handle growing capacity.
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Will O’Shea, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, 3PD Inc. (2012 Directory)
The terms used in the supply chain industry have taken on added significance — not only for those involved in the logistics industry, but also for those making site selection decisions
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Craig Meyer, Executive Managing Director and leader of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Logistics and Industrial Services group, Jones Lang LaSalle (2012 Directory)
There was a modest recovery in demand for industrial real estate in 2011, with demand for “big box” space dominating the market.
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Dr. Christof Spathelf, Head of Group Manufacturing Overseas, Volkswagen AG (November 2011)
In May 2011, Volkswagen officially opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN, creating 2,000 jobs and projected to have an $18 billion economic impact on the region. We discussed the site selection process with the Head of Overseas Group Manufacturing at Volkswagen, Dr. Christof Spathelf.
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Beth Mattson-Teig (November 2011)
Many companies don’t need to look further than the gas pump or congested roadways to determine their top site selection criteria. Easy access to key infrastructure can be vital when it comes to executing business strategies, saving time and money, and creating an attractive environment for both employees and customers.
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Richard H. Thompson, Executive Vice President and Head of North American Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions, Jones Lang Lasalle (November 2011)
A surge in e-tailing has heightened the importance of making the right site selection decision for an e-commerce company’s big-box facilities.
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Mali R. Schantz-Feld (November 2011)
Energy availability and costs was ranked in ninth place in Area Development’s 25th Annual Corporate Survey, with 82.1 percent of the respondents rating this factor as very important or important.
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Cynthia Kincaid (November 2011)
Inbound/outbound shipping costs ranked eighth among the site selection factors in Area Development’s 2010 Corporate Survey, with an 84 percent importance rating. Factors such as rising fuel costs and distances from vendors, suppliers, and markets served are all playing a greater role in shipping-cost decision-making.
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Jim Romeo (November 2011)
Small, rural businesses could feel greatest impact
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John Carver, Executive Vice President, Ports Airports and Global Infastructure Group, Jones Lang LaSalle (Fall 2011)
With its proximity not only to the east/west all-water route from Asia via the Panama Canal, but also its strategic position as the U.S. gateway to north/south trade with the emerging economies of Central and South America, Florida is fast-becoming a logistics hub.
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Mark Crawford (Fall 2011)
Through regional collaboration, cities/communities are leveraging their transportation, business, and cultural strengths, providing an advantage to companies that choose to locate in their regions, while helping grow their economies.
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Sean Ivery, Senior Director, Data Center Advisory Group, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. (Fall 2011)
When it comes to facilities planning, nowhere is the merging of a corporation’s real estate and IT departments more evident — or more necessary.
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Bill Knotts, Senior Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. (Fall 2011)
When it comes to real estate strategy and implementation, the CIO’s role has become indelible and has fostered a new level of partnership with commercial real estate service providers.
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Grubb & Ellis (9/7/2011)
The First Half 2011 Grubb & Ellis Logistics Market Trends report provides an overview of the U.S. logistics sector as well as an in-depth look at local drivers and performance across 12 sea port and eight intermodal logistics markets.
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John Bell (July 2011)
Rising oil prices are causing many companies to re-think their distribution networks as they respond to market demands for efficiency and cost containment. Those who are successful are gaining market share.
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Steve Stackhouse (July 2011)
Attention to evolving infrastructure factors, like strong data connectivity, is growing in importance during the location decision-making process.
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Bryan Jacobs, International Director, Corporate Solutions, Jones Lang LaSalle and Michael Jordan, National Practice Lead, Senior Vice President, Energy and Sustainability Services Consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle (July 2011)
1. Use environmental analysis as a catalyst for innovation 2.Focus on a list of suppliers prioritized by environmental impact 3. Manage environmental impacts where they occur—ideally before they occur or get worse...
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Bryan Jacobs, International Director, Corporate Solutions, Jones Lang LaSalle and Michael Jordan, National Practice Lead, Senior Vice President, Energy and Sustainability Services Consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle (July 2011)
Through collaboration and the use of IT, companies are greening their supply chains and making a contribution to both environmental and business goals.
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John Morris, Partner, Global Consulting Practice, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. (July 2011)
Volatility in logistics variables is creating a paradigm shift and making location decisions much more challenging.
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Dean Barber, President / CEO, Barber Business Advisors (July 2011)
While industry observers predict rail freight activity could double by the middle of the century the United States is building an innovative rail network that can compete globally
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