In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson sits down with Cory Whitman, Vice Chair at Colliers, to explore what is happening in the industrial real estate market – particularly within the big-box sector – and how it directly impacts supply chain strategy.
Industrial real estate has become a strategic lever, not just a facility decision. Tariffs, technology advancements, shifting inventory strategies, access to capital and uncertainty have shaped how operators and investors think about footprint, location and long-term commitments.
Lisa and Cory discuss:
- The current state of the industrial real estate market
- What is happening in the big-box industrial sector
- How tariffs, supply chain risk and globalization shifts are influencing real estate decisions
- The role of artificial intelligence, automation, technology and logistics integration in facility strategy
- How developers are designing for tomorrow’s occupants
As supply chains evolve, real estate decisions are becoming more complex – and more strategic. This conversation highlights the many factors that operators and developers look at when considering industrial real estate and how they are trying to find ways to become more efficient long-term.
Watch the full discussion to understand how industrial real estate and logistics are shaping the future of supply chain strategy.
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