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Ever dreamed of living in California? The Golden State beckons with its beautiful beaches, stunning natural landscapes, and racy cities. But California living can be expensive, especially in thriving business hubs like San Francisco or San Diego. However, there's a new contender for the title of dream city in California: Sacramento! According to a recent Forbes ranking, Sacramento has been crowned the best place to live in the entire state. Rival cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco are known for their museums, theaters, fashion scenes and nightlife, not to mention direct access to beaches, leading some to question whether Forbes is really on the money here. However, the ranking is based on responses from people already living in California, so when the real estate market asks if Sacramento is truly the best place to live, the answer has to be a resounding yes. Sacramento does indeed offer ample job...

When it comes to establishing a data center, choosing the right location is paramount. With its strategic advantages, robust infrastructure, and thriving business environment, Sacramento emerges as the ultimate data center site in California. Let's delve into the reasons why this city is the preferred destination for data center operations. The Deciding Factors for Placing a Data Center The ideal location for a data center depends on a combination of crucial factors. Accessibility is of prime importance. The site should be easily reachable by employees, customers, network providers, and major transportation hubs. Physical accessibility ensures efficient maintenance, upgrades, and timely resolution of problems, while robust internet connectivity is vital. Data centers therefore need to be in a location that has access to multiple major network and cable operators, guaranteeing redundancy and minimizing the risk of outages. Furthermore, the area needs reliable utility infrastructure. This includes a stable and ample power...

Whether there’s an increase in demand, you need more storage or it's simply time to update your old, outdated facility, it's officially time for a new warehouse. Selecting where you will open a new warehouse is more complex than purchasing one that is available and has the right price. Answer these five questions before determining the best location for opening your new warehouse. Where are my customers located? Multiple surveys across the retail industry suggest that most customers expect fast shipping. Whether or not you provide retail services, retail continues to increase delivery expectations across every industry. For local customers, select a location nearby. For regional customers, choose a centrally located warehouse closer to your top-performing market. Consider choosing multiple warehouses in different markets if your customer base is nationwide. Instead of standard regions, consider the volume one warehouse can handle and define your regions based on the total volume...

When a commercial-printing company decided to consolidate two locations into a single facility, they knew they needed a moving partner with full-service capabilities, wide-ranging expertise and experienced project managers to stay on time and on budget. They partnered with Armstrong for a more effortless, efficient relocation experience from start to finish. Project Challenges This client has office and warehousing locations around the globe, two of which were only hours apart from each other. The printer wanted to consolidate the two facilities by moving the personnel, storage, equipment, materials and products from one regional site to the other. With extensive experience moving both offices and warehouses, Armstrong was the ideal partner for this undertaking. The project required end-to-end services, from packing desks and pallets to decommissioning the old office and warehouse location. Faced with ongoing supply-chain disruptions, Armstrong leveraged a nationwide network of owned agencies and vetted partners to ensure the...

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...

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...

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...

Houston, Texas — March 1, 2022 ― Armstrong Commercial Services has finished construction on a new 116,000 square-foot warehouse facility on Gulf Bank Road. The move grows the Memphis-based company’s Gulf-Coast presence by more than 25,000 square feet. As the largest asset-based provider of commercial services in the United States, Armstrong has experienced first-hand Houston’s rapid increase in industrial activity over the past decade. This expansion will allow Armstrong to minimize supply-chain disruptions for clients across the West and Midwest while investing in Houston’s future as a national transportation hub. The new facility is a designated pick-and-pack location, complete with: 150,000 square feet of racked space for pallets and loose assets 30 dock doors, two being drive-up 360-degree security with 40 cameras Driver lounge with restrooms and showers Sliding-gate entrance with code-operated, swing-gate exit State-of-the-art tracking technology for incoming and outgoing assets After the port’s record-breaking year in 2021, Houston...

Relocating warehouses is no small undertaking. Warehouses are central hubs for business activities, ensuring that supply chains stay efficient and inventory moves quickly on and off the shelves. Moving to a new location can take months — or even years — of preparation, and insufficient planning can lead to wasted time, money and energy. Maximize the efficiency of your move and new space by considering these six factors. Port Accessibility Moving to a warehouse conveniently located near a port can help control drayage costs. When calculating the potential overhead costs of a new warehouse location, take the commute into consideration. A space far away from the nearest port may not be as cost-efficient as it initially appears if it results in steep transportation expenses in the long term. North Carolina offers two deep-water ports in Wilmington and Morehead City in addition to one inland port in Charlotte. The ports boast...

Healthcare is an ever-growing and evolving industry with changing needs and requirements — but often limited space. Throughout all corners of the healthcare industry, from the smallest of private practices to the largest laboratories and world-renowned research hospitals, storage and warehouse services are needed to help meet demands. Whether you’re a hospital department with unique records storage needs or a wing of your facility is undergoing renovations creating the need to warehouse large medical equipment, Armstrong has space and capabilities to be your storage solution! Armstrong can provide a customized solution to track, receive, inspect, store and deliver a complete range of furniture, fixtures and equipment. Inventory management Your healthcare facility assets are valuable and every healthcare department, practice and institution has unique requirements. That’s why we take a fully-integrated and systematic approach to meeting your individual needs. Armstrong uses real-time inventory tracking so you can stay in touch with...