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The Changing Landscape of Real Estate in the Logistics Industry

Logistics Bureau

Real Estate in the Logistics Industry: A Changing Landscape. For many businesses, omnichannel distribution brings the distribution centre to the forefront of the supply chain and into the awareness of customers. Retailers, therefore, are under pressure to increase warehouse volumes, while also facing high real-estate costs.

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From Malls to Click-And-Collect: How Today’s Pace of Change Is Impacting Real Estate

Tompkins Blog

But can the pace of these changes affect the real estate industry in major ways? As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. You bet it can. Facts Behind Pace of Change.

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Confusion Reigns as the Question Persists: What Exactly Is Omnichannel?

Tompkins Blog

I recently read a July 2014 report titled “On Solid Ground: Brick-and-Mortar Is the Foundation of Omnichannel Retailing.” While there are a few points in the report that show some understanding of omnichannel, I also disagree with many of the points it presents and believe it only adds to today’s confusion surrounding omnichannel.

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3 Ways to Master Omnichannel through Logistics—and Why You Should

FLEXE

Omnichannel has been a buzzword for years. In the coming years, omnichannel will mean a lot more than having a physical retail and online presence. Initially, the focus on omnichannel surrounded legacy brick-and-mortar retailers establishing an online presence. Omnichannel is complicated. Just look at Amazon.

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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Omnichannel Fulfillment: Unlock new fulfillment options to offer customers additional flexibility and speed. Customer Experience : Enhance the customer experience with real-time order tracking, branded delivery experiences, flexible scheduling, and services like white glove and same-day delivery.

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3 ways retail warehousing impacts profitability

6 River Systems

Not only does retail warehousing enable companies to bolster regional distribution efforts and reduce last-mile delivery challenges, but the repurposing of prime real estate space is a boost to the economy, as well. Companies strive to balance transportation costs with the costs of real estate and labor. billion with U.S.

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What Is a Retail Warehouse and What are the Benefits?

Veridian Solutions

Retail centers are now vacancy eyesores that corporate real estate providers are struggling to know how to market. In addition, many centers are facing stiff demand from corporate real estate providers to recoup a profit. Better competitive advantage for omnichannel needs in niche markets.