2022 Insight Special Issue

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INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE

Evolution of e-Commerce in Industrial Real Estate By: Mehtab Randhawa Over the last decade, the continued growth of the U.S. economy, alongside the fortification of the global supply chains has greatly accelerated demand for industrial real estate. Fundamental shifts in consumption patterns, specifically the remarkable growth of e-commerce and the adoption of online shopping, have transformed the way businesses establish their supply chain as well as logistics networks. These transformations have enabled the industrial market to establish historical peaks for occupancy, rental rates, and demand throughout the nation.

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Insight • Special Issue, 2022


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