DCs / Warehousing E-Commerce Growth Surge Sparks a Logistics Free-For-All
Delivering on consumer demands poses a challenge for real estate and supply chain decision-makers.
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Global Innovation Hubs: Markets Driving the Future of Business
Area Development interviewed David Hickey, Managing Director, Hickey & Associates, at our Houston Consultants Forum. Our discussion covered the factors that go into the making of a global innovation hub.
What Should a CFO Know About Investment Opportunities in Latin America
Jeffrey Garza Walker, Senior Vice President, and Joshua Rodriguez, Vice President, Cresa, spoke with Area Development about the state of cross border investment between the United States, Mexico and Latin America after their presentation at our 2019 Houston Consultants Forum.
Aligning Supply Chain with Corporate Social Responsibility
Area Development interviewed Brian Corde, Managing Partner, Atlas Insight LLC, at our Houston Consultants Forum. Our discussion covered how companies are devising and meeting their corporate social responsibility commitments.
Why are Foreign Trade Zones Making a Comeback?
Area Development interviewed Curtis Spencer, President, IMS Worldwide Inc., at our Houston Consultants Forum. Our discussion covered how companies can leverage foreign trade zones to mitigate the impact of tariffs on their bottom line.
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The Future of the Workforce Is a “Better Normal”
Redefining the workforce in a post-pandemic world will likely be driven by the ideals of our largest generation — millennials.
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Trends in Office and Industrial Parks
Allowing employees to continue to work remotely and possible moves to the less densely populated suburbs are among the factors that will affect corporate real estate in 2021.
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Attaining a Big-Picture Perspective With a Facility Master Plan
Don’t attempt a manufacturing site and facility master plan without these “must haves.”
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First Person: Understanding and Investing in Current and Future Talent
Michelin’s Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics Rick Williams recently answered questions posted to him by Area Development’s editor about fulfilling a company’s workforce needs in these unprecedented times.
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Electrifying the Economy: Tennessee’s Big Push into Electric Vehicles
Automakers are investing major sums into Volunteer State facilities to turn out new and exciting electric vehicles, as well as major components that make them go.
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Food & Beverage Growth Positions Kentucky for Future Success
Kentucky’s food and beverage industry, as well as its evolving agritech sector, are continuing to grow, positioning the state as a leader in the field.
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Expanded Incentives Support the Growth in Remote Work
Local economies are benefitting from adding new jobs — whether those jobs are performed on-site or remotely — and they are incentivizing them, too.
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Trends in Industrial Design Accelerated by E-Commerce
Future-proofing, building vertically, and mixed-use product integration are three trends that will shape the design of industrial assets for years to come.
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Redevelopment of Space for Booming Life Sciences Firms
As life sciences firms look to ramp up production, many are considering redevelopment of sites formerly put to other uses.
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In Focus: The Evolving Role of Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor collaboration zones can provide workers with a sense of safety and return to “normal” in a post-COVID-19 world.
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Cold Storage Is Hotter Than Ever
The Covid-19 pandemic has illuminated challenges and opportunities for both investors and occupiers of cold storage space.
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Recruiting and Retaining Today’s Manufacturing Workforce
Area Development recently asked Kylene Zenk — director of the Manufacturing Practice at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), a leading global provider of HR services and workforce management solutions — for her input on recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce in the age of COVID-19.
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Front Line: Climate Change Concerns Begin to Take Center Stage
Locations that invest in resilience measures against climate change and catastrophic weather may be more attractive to investors.
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Robust Development Plan Encourages Innovation and Expertise
Venture capital groups are raising money to invest in U.S.- based infrastructure for large-scale bio-therapy manufacturing, the need for which was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boom in E-Commerce Creating Workforce Opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise in e-commerce and created opportunities for fulfillment jobs, along with a need for increased automation and training.
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Developing and Executing a Site Selection Game Plan
After an internal assessment of the company, the location team should focus on key success variables, appropriately weighted, and consult with needed subject matter experts.
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Front Line: Vocational Training Alliances in Tough Times
Companies and communities must continue to invest in and destigmatize vocational training in order to bridge the manufacturing skills gap.
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How to Navigate the Reshoring of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
With global vulnerabilities in the supply chain and the ever-changing landscape of the “new normal,” pharma industry leaders need to have a clear map for the road ahead.
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Workforce: A Primary Ingredient in the Evolution of the Food Industry
The global pandemic has accelerated changes occurring in the food and beverage industry, with a heightened focus on worker and consumer safety and automation technologies.
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Finding the Sweet Spot in Food Plant Location Decisions
As new food plant construction continues in 2020, companies must take into account the factors most critical to their bottom line in order to maintain profitability for the life of the facility.
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Leveraging the Workplace in Recruitment Strategies
Companies whose goals and priorities are reflected in their workspaces, supporting the well-being of their employees, are more likely to attract and retain top talent.
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Restarting Delayed Capital Projects
A collaborative approach to re-evaluation of delayed capital projects is in everyone’s best interest.
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