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Key Takeaways Retail storage solutions help retailers manage inventory more efficiently and reduce operational costs Outsourcing to a 3PL provides flexible storage capacity during seasonal or unexpected demand shifts Armstrong offers advanced security measures to protect inventory and reduce risk A national 3PL network helps minimize delays and improve fulfillment speed Partnering with Armstrong strengthens customer satisfaction and frees retailers to focus on growth Delays at factories, shipping yards and ports are contributing to rising prices and product shortages, forcing the retail industry to get creative to keep up with orders. Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers have fought to maintain some semblance of normalcy in the supply chain by expanding their warehousing footprints. However, today’s tight industrial market makes building, buying and leasing new warehousing space expensive, inefficient and unproductive. Instead, retailers are increasingly turning to third-party logistics providers (3PL) to deliver short- and long-term storage solutions that reduce overhead costs...

With Atlanta’s booming life-science market and record rates of industry investment, local laboratory facilities are in high demand. Georgia already ranks in the top 15 states for its large population of life-science graduates, and the local life-science workforce will grow by seven percent over the next decade, according to projections by Georgia Power. The demand for lab space in Atlanta is so high that landlords have started to transform office buildings into laboratory facilities in a rush to expand the sector, reported the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For the many institutions moving their labs to the Atlanta metro, finding an expert relocation partner, especially with the Atlanta Northside Hospital Expansion plan underway, is crucial to maintaining the health and integrity of your research. Avoid future obstacles in the moving process by planning for these special considerations and local regulations. Sensitive Equipment Laboratories often have fragile or sensitive equipment that requires complex...

Data center relocations and migrations are becoming valuable rites of passage for companies embracing remote-working models and improving their online offerings. Dallas is one of the leading beneficiaries of this increased attention on digital infrastructure. The Dallas Business Journal reported that the metro’s data center market experienced the third-most leasing activity in North America in 2020. Dallas’ central location is ideal for data centers, and Texas’ independent power grid often prevents regional markets from being affected by national power outages. Rich fiber, telecommunication and power infrastructure also boost the competitiveness of the Dallas data center market, making it a hot spot for national service providers and developers. If you’re considering moving your data center to or within the Dallas area, here are six tips for minimizing disruptions and ensuring success. Choose between migration and relocation. A data center relocation involves packing up and moving your infrastructure to a new location,...

Amid global supply-chain disruptions, the warehousing market is growing fast, dropping national vacancy rates to an all-time low.  The increased demand for industrial space is pushing companies across the country to relocate to larger facilities to accommodate new trends. However, relocating a warehouse can seem needlessly complex, requiring months to years of careful planning. Thinking about joining the hordes of warehouses relocating to and within the Atlanta market? Here are five tips to ensure your move is smooth and your downtime is minimal. Know the local regulations and exemptions. Start by familiarizing yourself with the Department of City Planning’s rack storage permitting requirements. Before placing anything on racks in the new warehouse, you’ll have to complete commodity affidavit and racking permit forms, provide floor plans of the new facility and complete an inventory sheet for any hazardous materials. Prevent wasted hours and unnecessary headaches down the line by considering these...

If you have been thinking about moving your business to the Atlanta area, the time is now. Inc. Magazine reported that Georgia boasts almost 40 of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in the country, with many headquartered in the heart of Atlanta. From 2018 to 2020, this diverse mix of Atlanta employers created more than 19,000 new jobs and experienced a 181-percent median growth rate. The University of Georgia forecasts that the Peach State’s economy will expand 4.3 percent in 2022, compared with a national average of 4.0 percent. Over the next year, experts also predict that the state will add nearly 144,000 jobs, which would surpass the number of Georgians employed before the COVID-19 pandemic. So, what’s causing this enormous growth? Sizzling Startups Atlanta is leading innovation across a broad range of industries throughout the technology sector. The city is quickly developing a reputation as one of the fastest-growing epicenters for...

Employees and employers across the country are currently in a standoff. As COVID-19 case counts continue to drop, more companies are bringing employees back to the office full time. However, research is emerging that an increasing number of Americans have hesitations about returning to pre-pandemic working arrangements. With today’s tough hiring market, robust relocation packages are indispensable to the long-term satisfaction of your employees. By restructuring their moving benefits, Human Resources managers can entice job-seekers to move to in-person office locations and ensure a seamless transition from remote to office work. Here are four of the latest trends impacting corporate relocations: 1. Millions of employees are switching jobs every month. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that a record-breaking 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs last November in what experts are calling “The Great Resignation.” As a result, hiring managers face stiff competition when recruiting talent. According...

The Port of Houston is the sixth-largest container port in the United States. Every day, thousands of gate transactions occur at the port’s container terminals. Between Houston’s established port and its growing warehousing presence, the region is becoming a hot spot for national and international deliveries. As truckers connect the port’s incoming containers with buyers across the country, efficient unloading is key to minimizing downtime in the supply chain process. Live unloading can reduce risk to a business’s products and bottom line when effectively managed. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about live unloading. What is live unloading? Live unloading means that the warehousing personnel will empty the container of its contents while the driver waits on site. When the unloading is complete, the trucker will return the now-cleared container to a container yard or continue on to the next route. How long does it...

How Reliable Movers Can Simplify Your Life No matter what kind of move you’re in the midst of, be it commercial or residential, local or long distance, you’re likely dealing with a lot of stress. Moving can be difficult and chaotic. It requires hours of mental labor (planning, organizing, making sure everything goes off without a hitch) and hours of physical labor (packing everything up, moving it into trucks, and eventually unpacking). All in all, orchestrating a move all on your own is exhausting. Fortunately, there’s one surefire way to make your move a breeze — hire a reliable moving company! At The Armstrong Company – Jackson, we offer a variety of moving and storage services that are guaranteed to streamline your moving process and by extension, simplify your life. One thing moving companies like Armstrong – Jackson provide that can make a world of difference to a mover is...

Companies are learning that returning to the office isn’t as simple as re-opening their doors. For maximum employee engagement, offices need to be places that make people eager to return. A McKinsey study found that ​​over 50 percent of employees want to continue working from home for three or more days a week, and 30 percent of employees would switch jobs if forced to return to fully on-site work. These trends highlight a significant shift in workplace priorities, and most companies have already begun reconfiguring their offices to adapt to their team’s new needs. The right redesign can boost morale, improve productivity and protect against contagious viruses like the flu. Here are eight ways a business can restructure its office space for an optimal return to in-person work. Bring home to work. Organizational experts told NPR that in-person work would attract employees only if the office addresses their physical and...

What does FF&E stand for? Furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) are far more than just décor — they’re valuable assets that can meaningfully impact a company’s bottom line. Whether building, refurbishing or renovating a space, understanding the intricacies of FF&E procurement, warehousing and installation ensures that your project stays on time and on budget.  Here’s what you need to know about the FF&E process to make projects cost- and time-efficient. What Does FF&E include? F&E is a term most commonly used in the retail, hospitality, restaurant, and logistics industries to describe the additional assets that add value to a space and its interior design. To give a few examples, in a restaurant, FF&E items may include the tables, chairs, booths, and framed photos adorning the walls. In a hotel, everything from the couches to the coffee tables, to the throw pillows are considered FF&E. In a retail shop, the displays,...