Facility Location Planning

The $10 Million Problem Hiding in your Warehouse: Inventory Inaccuracy and Mispicks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:00 -0400

Join Kardex and AutoStore for this thought-provoking webinar exploring the hidden operational and financial costs of inventory inaccuracies, where fulfillment failures are actually occurring inside modern warehouse environments, and how AI-assisted validation, intelligent workflows, and goods-to-person automation are changing the economics of accuracy.

The Seismic Requirements You Need to Meet Before Building

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For logistics managers and facility planners, understanding when seismic ratings, slab analyses or professional engineer stamps are necessary is essential.

How Regional Supply Chains are Becoming a Competitive Advantage

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to executing a regionalization strategy, identifying the right real estate has long been overlooked as a critically important piece of the puzzle.

Belgian Drugmaker to Build $2B Plant in Atlanta Suburbs

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:51:58 -0400

The facility would also operate as the "anchor tenant" for a planned 2,000 acre science and learning campus.

Toyota to Spend $1B to Boost Capacity at Two U.S. Plants

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:03:50 -0400

Toyota also announced an additional $4 million in grant funding for Kentucky, which will go toward STEM learning resources at local schools.

ICE Says Claim it Purchased Hudson Valley Warehouse Was ‘Mistake’

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:15 -0500

The Chester facility was understood to be part of the Trump administration’s plan to house 80,000 immigrants in warehouses across the country.

Eli Lilly Plans New Pennsylvania Plant for Next-Gen Weight Loss Drugs

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The plant is scheduled to open sometime in 2031, as part of the company's larger push to expand its production capacity for obesity drugs that have exploded in popularity.

What Last-Mile Delivery Could Look Like in the Future

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The real challenges are infrastructure investment, regulatory frameworks and coordinated implementation.

The Data Center Boom Will Push Construction Into the Digital Age

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The future of AI runs through construction sites, and the industry must evolve alongside the technologies it enables.

Mapping Supply Chains in the Age of Uncertainty

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Companies are recalibrating in order to handle persistent geopolitical tension and uneven post-pandemic recovery.

John Deere to Open Pair of New U.S. Facilities in 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:41:21 -0500

The first facility will be a distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, while the other will be an excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina.

From Micro-Fulfillment to Adaptive Ecosystems

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Large retailers are placing automated MFCs in stores to pull inventory closer to demand, compressing cycle times.

Amazon Plans New 30K Sq. Ft. DC in Oklahoma

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:33:34 -0500

The aim is to improve delivery times for customers throughout the region, and bring faster delivery to more rural communities.

Podcast | Where Is Logistics Real Estate Headed in 2026?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to assessing business health, is the logistics real estate market a mirror for the economy at large?

Louisiana to Get $850M to Build Rare Earth Refinery

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Construction on the refinery is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production targeted for the third quarter of 2028.

SK On and Ford Motor to End U.S. Battery Factory Partnership

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:09:17 -0500

Ford will assume full ownership of the companies' two battery plants in Kentucky, while SK On will take over their yet-to-be-opened facility in Tennessee.

Tyson to Shut Down Nebraska Beef Processing Plant

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:40:06 -0500

The company also plans to downsize operations at a separate plant in Amarillo, Texas, by taking the facility down to a single shift a day.

Toyota to Invest $912M in U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:40:36 -0500

The carmaker also started production at a new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on November 12.

Port of Seattle Prevails in Zoning Clash With City

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:14:39 -0500

The Port of Seattle criticized the council's initiative as "rushed legislation that will directly harm our city's maritime and industrial operations,"

Google Looks to Restart Iowa Nuclear Plant to Power AI Data Centers

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:03:58 -0400

Starting in 2029, Google plans to purchase power from the 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Center plant to grow the company's cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa.

Walmart to Invest $300M in New North Carolina Fulfillment Center

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Over 12 years, the initiative is projected to grow the state economy by nearly $791 million, with Walmart eligible for up to $3.67 million in reimbursements tied to job creation and investment targets.

DP World Wins Contract to Operate Montreal Port’s New Terminal

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The new terminal will sit on the St. Lawrence River, just northeast of the city of Montreal, Canada’s second-largest urban area.

Volkswagen Courts Trump Administration for Tariff Deal

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:02:33 -0400

VW is reportedly close to an agreement with the U.S. that would bring tariffs for the company under 15%, in exchange for sizable manufacturing investments in the country.

Korean Magnet Manufacturer Plans $233M Production Plant in Georgia

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The 130,000 square-foot plant will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons, and is expected to open sometime in late 2027.

USACE Awards Contract for First Phase of Nome Port Expansion

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A deepwater port is expected to open up access for ships moving rare earth minerals, and provide the U.S. with a critical regional hub for its Arctic supply chain.

Fine-Tuning a Supply Chain Strategy through Real Estate Analysis

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

VS America wanted to formulate a supply chain strategy for right-sizing its distribution footprint and improving the end-to-end flow of products.

AstraZeneca Vows to Commit $50B to U.S. Drug Manufacturing

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:19:58 -0400

A number of other drugmakers have rolled out similar plans to ramp up U.S. manufacturing in recent days, in the face of continued pressure from the Trump administration.

TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:28:09 -0400

TSMC reported a more than 60% year-over-year increase for its profits in the second quarter of 2025, and is projecting a 38% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3.

U.S. Plans to Build Boat Repair Facility Near South China Sea

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The planned facility will be used to repair and maintain several small Philippine military watercraft and will include two interior rooms for equipment storage or conference use.

The Power of Flexible Warehousing: Five Ways to Unlock Savings

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:51:17 -0400

Organizations can optimize their warehousing infrastructure to match evolving needs without the burden of long-term commitments and high upfront costs.