We are warehouse buyers in Detroit. As industrial warehouse investors we are seeking operational opportunities in every industrial property we evaluate. Increasing productivity, cutting costs, and reducing turnaround time are not the only goals. Customer demands are changing and technology will only become more important in the warehouses and distribution centers of the future.
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Detroit is a central distribution hub for the northern Midwest of the United States. It has struggled financially with corporate and population losses over the past few decades but it is experiencing an economic resurgence. The city has numerous transportation routes and access to the Great Lakes. It is also strategically located near Canada. Because of its past economic disappointments the warehouse rates in the Detroit area are very favorable compared to other major metro areas.
Important Warehouse Attributes
Location
Obviously this is one of the most important attributes for a warehouse or industrial property. Air, rail, road, port (or cargo dock) availability and access is primary in our evaluation of warehouse value in the Atlanta metro area.
Space Configuration
The original purpose and design of the warehouse is of particular concern to us. Purposes can change over time but it can be difficult and expensive to re-design a warehouse to suit a specific purpose. A question we ask is “Is the current design and layout of the warehouse suitable for other purposes?” We look closely at possible future needs for additional loading docks, height of storable areas, structural capacity of the roof to handle additional rooftop equipment, security features, land space for trucks and employee parking, and any feature that allows for specialized or alternative handling.
Land Area
Should there be additional land area available for warehouse expansion we would assign a higher value. Land area should be adequate for employee parking and temporary extra storage when operating at peak capacity.
Office Space
An administrative area between 5% and 10% of the total square footage is an important feature for us because it adds greater functional flexibility.
Height
We will consider older industrial warehouses with a “clear height” of as little as 12 to 24 feet. In newer warehouses we would expect a clear height of 30 to 32 feet.
External Loading Dock
While not absolutely necessary, we value external loading docks in areas with moderate climates. Interior loading docks may be more practical in cold weather areas. Specialized warehouses may have other forms of loading and unloading.
Energy Efficiency
Newer warehouses tend to have a more energy efficient design and contain energy efficient fixtures, lighting, and HVAC systems. All design features and equipment that conserves energy should be disclosed and discussed.
Employees
With Atlanta’s large metro area we hope to see a large number of homes and apartments near the warehouse location. This reduces employee drive-time and commuting costs.
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Characteristics of an Efficient Warehouse
Well Designed for the Purpose/Product
Organized Product Flow
Keeping Pace with Technology
Inventory Security
Well Trained Staff
Safety Culture
Customer Service
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