Colliers

Vice President

Associate Vice President

Associate

The Apex Group

Founder / CEO

Moody's Investors Service

Financial Analyst

Bloomberg LP

With ongoing supply chain shifts and growing demand for modern logistics space, every square foot of your facility should serve a purpose. In today’s industrial market, where supply is tight and costs are rising and space decisions are strategic. The key is understanding your must-haves versus your nice-to-haves before you begin your search.

1. Identify Your Operational Non-Negotiables

Your must-haves directly impact how your business functions, clear height, dock configuration, loading access, power capacity, trailer parking, and proximity to key transportation routes. If it affects throughput, workflow, or efficiency, it’s not a luxury, it’s essential.

2. Distinguish Wants from Needs

Nice-to-haves like upgraded office finishes, polished floors, or added amenities can enhance appeal but shouldn’t outweigh functionality. In competitive markets, flexibility on these elements can create leverage and open doors to better opportunities.

3. Evaluate Long-Term Impact

A well-positioned, efficient facility drives speed to market, labor access, logistics, and cost control. Spaces that look impressive but underperform operationally often lead to costly adjustments later.

4. Align Internal Teams Early

Get operations, finance, and leadership aligned on priorities before touring space. Clear consensus saves time, sharpens negotiations, and ensures decisions support long-term business goals.

An industrial lease isn’t just about square footage, it’s a strategic investment in how your business operates, grows, and competes. The right space is more than a lease; it’s a platform for performance and growth.

David Gunther

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