Logistics real estate is a unique subset of industrial real estate with specific locational, physical and operational attributes. As supply chains continue to grow in length and complexity, companies seek to align their real estate portfolios with basic logistics principles. CoreNet Global and Grubb & Ellis recently joined to survey association members to better understand the perspectives of real estate managers and users of logistics real estate.

     The results identified both commonalities and disconnects between logistics industry experts and real estate managers, especially in addressing current economic challenges. This paper compares the survey responses to logistics best practices and calls upon logistics experts to weigh in on development of a logistics network capable of adapting to changes taking place in the global supply chain.