John H. Jack Boyd

WAREHOUSING

Still booming

In spite of a hiccup from bellwether company Amazon and increasing global and local challenges, warehousing remains one of the hottest sectors in the U.S.

August 25, 2022

John H. "Jack" Boyd

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In spite of a hiccup from bellwether company Amazon and increasing global and local challenges, warehousing remains one of the hottest sectors in the U.S.

WAREHOUSING

Still hot, but speed bumps ahead

The pandemic did little to cool down the red-hot warehousing market, but labor and material shortages (plus increasing regulation) could complicate future development.

September 3, 2021

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The pandemic did little to cool down the red-hot warehousing market, but labor and material shortages (plus increasing regulation) could complicate future development.

WAREHOUSING

Shifting ground

How will the U.S. distribution warehousing sector adapt to changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic?

August 3, 2020

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How will the U.S. distribution warehousing sector adapt to changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No sign of slowing down

August 27, 2019

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As real estate prices continue to climb, warehouse and logistics managers must keep a close eye on comparative costs as well as new market challenges.

Hot, hot, hot

September 13, 2018

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E-commerce is fueling high demand for warehousing space, driving up rates, and making availability tight.

Big growth, big challenges

August 24, 2017

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Macrotrends such as the growth of e-commerce and same-day delivery are placing costly new demands on warehouse operators. Here are four major problem areas affecting site-selection decisions this year.

Changing times

August 26, 2016

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As companies decide where to locate their distribution facilities, they must take into account big changes in costs, technology, customer demands, and global economic conditions.

Follow the food and beverage leader

August 18, 2015

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As the fastest growing segment of distribution warehousing, the food and beverage sector can provide insights into trends that could affect the entire industry.

Three trends to watch

September 4, 2013

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Same-day delivery, sustainability, and increasing regulation will all have an impact on the warehousing industry, but cost will still be a key factor for most companies.

Think globally, site locally

August 27, 2012

John H. "Jack" Boyd

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Site selection for a new distribution center has always been influenced by local costs and constraints. Now companies also need to consider global trends.

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