Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY Guest: Lisa DeNight of Newmark on the industrial real estate market on the rise; Thoughts on improving infrastructure; Striving for fast, dynamic execution
Our guest on this week's episode is Lisa DeNight, managing director and head of North American Industrial Research for Newmark. Before a company can manufacture and distribute a product, they need the proper building designed to house their operations. That is where the industrial real estate market comes in. Like the home real estate market there are ebbs and flows depending on the economy and other factors. But there are signs for hope in the industrial real estate market in 2026, as our guest shares the latest industry trends and research.
This week The National Association of Manufacturers shared new research that shows that the lack of spending on our nation’s infrastructure is affecting manufacturing across the country. NAM says that highway congestion and delays in freight carrying finished goods are having big impacts on our economy and that there is a need to invest further in our crumbling infrastructure. They suggest where to focus attention this year.
Research released this week tracks a turning point in supply chain strategy as organizations start to prioritize speed of execution as their main source of competitive advantage these days. That’s according to research from supply chain software provider Infios. The company surveyed 100 U.S.-based supply chain leaders and found that nearly 80% said fast, dynamic execution—rather than planning or visibility alone—is their best competitive weapon in today’s volatile marketplace.
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Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Newmark
- NAM asks Congress for greater infrastructure spending
- Supply chain trade groups cheer congressional progress on infrastructure bill
- Report: Speed and connection create supply chain advantage
- Visit DC Velocity
- Visit Supply Chain Xchange
- Listen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcast
- Send feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.com
This podcast episode is sponsored by: Werner
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