Colliers Talks: Recent Episodes
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We will hear from experts from our Investment Services, Real Estate Management, Capital Markets, Valuation and Advisory services, Leasing, Occupier Services and Project Leaders business.
In the new Colliers Talks series, Retail Unfiltered, hosts Tina Williams and Bri-Ann Stuart discuss the hot trends and key issues that are front and centre in retail.
The conversation covers:
- How consumer behaviour is shifting and why it's essential for retailers and landlords to understand the impact of new wants and trends to their business
- Why a super focused, data-driven approach is required to achieve savings and manage assets amidst inflation and rising operational costs
- The importance of collaboration between landlords and their retail tenants, and with that, understanding each other's needs and finding co-investments and creative deal structures that spark win-wins
- Why launching pilot programs and testing new products, services and activations can spell success for retailers and their landlords
There has been a lot going on with the Canadian economy and commerce these days, and the situation carries plenty of implications for businesses and property owners.
New leadership in Ottawa; ongoing trade disorder with the U.S.; inflation and interest rate ups and downs; shifting labour and office markets; and consumer spending habits in flux – it all prompts the need for an economic check-up.
In this episode of Colliers
Talks, Colliers’ Head of Research, Canada, Adam Jacobs, and RBC Capital Markets Senior Economist, Claire Fan, discuss these issues and spell out what they mean for the commercial property market.
The conversation covers:
- The economic implications of the Canada-U.S. trade conflict
- Why Canada may have more room for economic stimulus spending than other G7 countries
- What Bank of Canada will do with interest rates if it sees more evidence of economic deterioratio
- Household spending and how it remains relatively strong, despite broader challenges
- Why RBC economists are not convinced Canada will experience a recession this year
Roughly one in four people in Canada identify themselves as having some form of cognitive or physical disability, but our built environment, while improving, continues to present obstacles for many people.
In this episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers' Tonya Lagrasta, Global Head of Sustainability, and Erin O’Hearn, Senior Property Manager, are joined by Matthew Shaw, Head, Accessible Practice, Rick Hansen Foundation.
They discuss the importance of removing barriers for people with disabilities in buildings, and the need for continuous improvement beyond simply complying with regulations.
There is also a business case for improving accessibility. Enabling more people to access, enjoy and thrive in our spaces can enhance tenant retention and improve a building’s performance.
The conversation covers:
- The challenges and misconceptions around accessibility and why relying on minimum government requirements is not enough
- Why the best approach is to focus on education, empathy and strategic planning to create more accessible spaces
- The importance of considering the entire journey and experience of a person when they arrive at a building, move through the space, and eventually depart
- Why accessibility audits of buildings are integral to the pursuit of continuous improvement
Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.
The conversation also covers:
• Skyline's original expansion into industrial and retail markets, starting in 2012 — and the company's motivation to embrace Montreal
• Skyline taking an entrepreneurial approach to partnerships and acquisitions to ensure quick and efficient tenant management
• Tariffs forcing many industrial stakeholders in the market to pause on big decisions due to inconsistency and political noise
• How tariffs, while causing obstacles, are also driving the Canadian economy and industrial market to become more self-reliant and diversified domestically
Jordan Carlson, President of Anthem Holdings and SVP, Investment with Anthem Properties, joins Colliers Canada's Head of Research, Adam Jacobs and Senior Managing Director, Vancouver Island and Okanagan, Tyler Dolan to discuss debt markets and development.
Developers in B.C. continue to face over-regulation, rising development costs and various government policies that make it tougher to get new homes built, Carlson says in this episode.
Anthem, a prolific home-builder based in Vancouver, is working through these challenges to continue to buy land, finance developments and build new homes to meet current and future demand.
Carlson discusses with Jacobs and Dolan the broader economic and political landscape from a developer's point of view.
Their conversation covers:
- Anthem’s background, strategic vision and approach to development
- How the current market conditions are fueling and challenging development in B.C.’s Lower Mainland
- How buyer expectations and macro factors are influencing the pre-sale condo market
- The innovative ways Anthem is financing its development and construction projects, including through an IPO program for its latest Burnaby mixed-use high-rise development
- The opportunities and obstacles in converting office space to residential inventory, and why conversion programs are unlikely to catch on in B.C.
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Much like Canada’s industrial market, Pure Industrial has been evolving. Under Blackstone ownership since 2018, the company has been honing in on Canada's densest industrial markets, namely Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, and expanding its portfolio.
In this latest episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers' Jean-Marc Dubé and Arnold Fox and Pure's COO David Owen and Senior Vice President, Leasing, Jonathan Rovira discuss the company's growth from 26 million to 43 million square feet of owned industrial space in Canada amidst a dynamic market landscape.
Over a 2013 Tuscan red, the experts dive into why they’re starting to feel more bullish about the market.
The conversation also covers:
•The impacts of lower interest rates on the market and the potential for an industrial real estate upswing
•The challenges of maintaining and upgrading older facilities within a growing portfolio
•The benefits of a customer-centric approach to sustainability initiatives including free energy audits for tenants
•Sources of optimism and economic green shoots in the Canadian market, particularly around the rise of e-commerce and same-day shipping practices
Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.
Jeff Hyslop, Senior VP, Asset Management & Investment with InnVest Hotels, joins Colliers Canada's Head of Research, Adam Jacobs and Hotels Managing Director, Robin McLuskie to explore how Canada’s hotel market is bouncing back and showing promise in both the room demand and investment fronts, in this episode of Colliers Talks.
Canada’s hotel market is amid a recovery in both occupancy and room rates post-pandemic, with average rates surging. On the investment side, the market is heating up with transaction volume expected to surpass $2 billion by the end of this year.
The experts in this episode also discuss the boost from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this year in Toronto and Vancouver, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Ongoing challenges persist though, including high labour costs and worker shortages.
Jacobs, McLuskie and Hyslop also cover:
- The opportunity to capture more inbound international travel
- The continued challenges inflation is posing to various types of travel and business
- Why the hotel investment market in Canada could be the strongest we’ve seen in decades
- The interest developers are starting to have in extended-stay accommodations
- The effects and perceptions of wildfires and the tourism industry in Western Canada
Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.
The conversation focuses on the crucial role of ESG in driving business resilience and long-term success, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing competing interests in sustainable investing, including those of lenders, insurers, investors and tenants. This episode’s guests also discuss using a data-driven decision-making process to make the right calls when it comes to making Canada's built environment more sustainable.
The highlights include:
- At Colliers, more than 35 million square feet of our managed portfolio are currently certified to one or more ESG building performance and/or occupant experience standards. This is a 30% increase compared to last year.
- There is risk in abandoning ESG commitments, particularly as legislative and corporate requirements expand. While important decisions need to be made around how to move forward and which specific ESG elements to prioritize and when, it's essential to not turn our backs on the progress achieved so far.
- The insurance industry needs to accelerate its adaptation to the reality of ESG commitments today. In some cases, companies are spending millions on ESG resiliency measures, only to find that it is having no helpful impact on reducing their insurance premiums.
- People want more green spaces, as teams like Colliers Real Estate Management Services are routinely hearing from clients, tenants and the public. That's why the next big thing for real estate will be nature and biodiversity projects threaded into our buildings and cities.
- We must recognize that KPIs for the “E,” “S” and “G” components of ESG will differ. The ESG investments being made today have value beyond the financial win, and it's important to shine a light on that.
Get more insights from key Colliers experts and major industry players. Tune in to more Colliers Talks episodes.
Jacobs and Ivankovic cover the following topics:
- Over the last few years, Canada has seen more immigration to secondary or tertiary markets, and particularly in Alberta, which has been trying to attract more residents.
- Immigration is not only changing the number of Canadian consumers, but is also shifting how people consume products and the types of services required around the country.
- A surging population could also prove to be a boon for the office market, given that many industries will need larger teams of white-collar workers to remain functional and productive.
- Overall demand for various types of housing is going to increase, but we have yet to see meaningful solutions to expand and diversify the national housing inventory to keep pace with growth. It's becoming increasingly clear that governments alone will not be able to solve this problem.
- We're in the middle of a debate about productivity and the office. While many workers remain productive in a hybrid work environment, what are the consequences for innovation?
- Footwear, cosmetics, dollar stores and urban malls are thriving in the retail landscape. How are other retail types performing?
- Some forms of tourism, including cruises, are bouncing back, but we have yet to see tourism from China return to pre-pandemic levels — and that could impact the luxury shopping sector.
Last November, KingSett Capital announced the company had elevated Rob Kumer to the position of CEO while naming former CEO and founder (and previous Colliers Talks guest) Jon Love as Executive Chair of the firm.
Started by Love in 2002, KingSett Capital is a leading Canadian private equity real estate firm that co-invests with institutional and ultra-high net worth clients to deliver sustainable, premium, risk-weighted returns. KingSett manages over $18 billion in assets across its Growth, Income, Urban, Mortgage, Residential Development and Affordable Housing strategies.
Roughly three months into his new role, Kumer joined Marc Dube and Arnold Fox from Colliers Montreal to discuss the path that led him to the top of KingSett, and to detail how the Toronto-based company shaped itself into a one-stop shop for the real estate needs of investors, sellers, lenders, capital partners and occupiers with a national portfolio.
While enjoying a 2019 Burgundy, the hosts and their guest assessed the state of the Canadian commercial real estate industry while exploring both the challenges and causes for optimism with regards to the national economy.
Downtown vibrancy and success partly stem from the amount of commercial and employment activity in the area, and especially the conditions of the office market.
Office vacancy and return-to-office have been hot topics this year. In this episode of Colliers Talks, host Susan Thompson, Associate Director of Research at Colliers in Vancouver (and a former resident of Calgary), explores both Calgary’s and Vancouver’s unique, and similar, challenges and opportunities in the pursuit of vibrancy and long-term downtown success.
Thompson is joined by Thom Mahler, director of downtown strategy at the City of Calgary and Eric Aderneck, regional planner with Metro Vancouver.
Over the past two decades, Aderneck has worked in the public and private sectors focused on planning policy, real estate development and consulting. Aderneck also teaches urban planning courses for both planners and other city building professionals at various institutions.
Mahler is the director leading the City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team, helping to steward the City’s $400 million investment to build a thriving, future-focused downtown. Throughout his career in Calgary, Mahler held various managerial roles in the City’s planning department where he was responsible for long-term planning, development review and land-use applications.
Brian Rosen, CEO of Colliers Canada, takes a journey through the past while plotting future success with Chris McLernon, Global CEO for Real Estate Services at Colliers.
Colliers is celebrating our 125th year of doing business in Canada. That's 125 years of leveraging our expertise and enterprising culture to accelerate the success of our people, clients and communities.
To commemorate this achievement, Colliers leaders Brian Rosen and Chris McLernon came together in Toronto for a special episode of Colliers Talks to honour our roots, highlight our achievements, and look to the future – a true Canadian success story that, despite our strong legacy, is really just getting started.
Adam Jacobs, Head of Research at Colliers Canada, pores over the national economic situation with Claire Fan, RBC Economist, Office of the CEO.
Marc Kirshenbaum, Executive Vice President, Colliers connects with Mark Ang, CEO & Co-Founder of GoBolt
Mark Ang, the CEO & Co-Founder of GoBolt, has emerged as a change-maker in ecommerce logistics in Canada. Ang joined Marc Kirshenbaum, Executive Vice President with Colliers’ Brokerage operations in Toronto, for an episode of Colliers Talks [link goes here] to explore GoBolt's origins and growth as it leverages smart tech and electric delivery strategies.
Ang, who co-founded the company while a student at the University of Toronto, dishes on the journey GoBolt has taken to integrate technology and sustainability into ecommerce delivery and logistics, while also discussing with Kirshenbaum how demand from tech-forward logistics companies like GoBolt is causing shifts in the national warehousing/industrial market.
As a tech-enabled logistics provider catering to local ecommerce shops as well as national and international brands, GoBolt places a strong emphasis on reducing the carbon footprint of last mile delivery while boosting the amount of delivery data available for both clients and customers.
Mark and Marc cover the following topics:
• GoBolt's journey: Explore the company's evolution from a B2C consumer storage model to a B2B logistics powerhouse, attracting key clients such as IKEA, Rove Concepts and Frank & Oak.
• Development: Learn how GoBolt managed its remarkable growth, particularly in terms of expanding its warehousing space.
• Consumer and client experience: Gain insights into the data GoBolt provides customers and clients, leveraging technology to boost efficiency.
• Sustainability and ESG: Discover how GoBolt embarked on sustainable practices and adopted technology, aligning with its commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Industrial logistics space: Learn how companies like GoBolt are rethinking their industrial warehousing needs, and how their operations will dictate the types of warehouses they'll want to see in the market.
• Changing landlord perspectives: Hear why Ang thinks landlords need to start thinking of their tenants as customers instead of as paycheques.
The Canadian commercial property market is facing political, social and economic challenges. For Jon Love, the founder and CEO of KingSett Capital, there is no use sitting around complaining about the problems without also thinking about the solutions and generating action.
Scott Addison, Partner, Colliers Strategy & Consulting Group, speaks with Jon Love for this episode of Colliers Talks. In it, they cover challenges in the arenas of urban placemaking, return to office, project gridlock, and political inertia — as well as some of the fixes.
Apart from being the founder and CEO of KingSett Capital, a Canadian private equity real estate investment business that creates and co-invests in real estate investment solutions to deliver sustainable premium risk weighted returns, Jon also serves on its Board of Directors and is a member of the Business Council of Canada and YPO. Jon was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018.
A few topics Jon and Scott delve into:
• Leadership in good times is challenging enough, but times of adversity require a different approach to communication and utmost transparency and authenticity. Leaders need to lean in, and drive solutions instead of focusing only on the problems.
• Canada has some helpful tailwinds, including record population growth due to strong immigration. These newcomers will need more of everything: places to live, work, shop and recreate. That creates a constructive backdrop for the national CRE picture.
• Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are facing restrictive land use guidelines, which limit the development of new homes and commercial space in these cities. With strong population driving demand, there is plenty of opportunity for the development community. To achieve the next level, much more help is needed from city planners and all levels of government to support the production of new supply.
• Hybrid work won’t doom the office market. Companies want their people back in a collaborative environment to promote connection, creativity, culture, and productivity.
• Governments and planners should focus their efforts on fast-tracking permissions, alleviating development and housing taxes, and prioritizing major public works projects.
These are challenges and conversations that Jon Love doesn’t shy away from. Dig into these topics and more by listening to this episode of Colliers Talks.
Flexible office space isn’t new, and demand is rising. Demand was rising before the pandemic and it’s only accelerated in the last few years.
This is just one of the key takeaways from the latest episode of Colliers Talks, Flex Space: The Next Evolution. Colliers’ Lisa Blacklock sat down with WeWork’s Nick DeMarinis, IWG’s Wayne Berger, and Colliers’ Sarah Bramley to give us an inside look at the possibilities, misconceptions, and trends in flex space adoption, along with factors companies should take into account when considering it as part of their future space strategy.
"The one thing that Sam and I had was our reputation. We didn’t have years and years’ worth of development. The one promise we made to every broker and landowner was that if we put a property under contract, we would take it to the finish line,” explains Mike Jager, Co-Founder of RoseFellow, a Montreal-based leader in real estate development and management focused on integrity, sustainability, and innovation. “We guarantee to conduct thorough due diligence when we're under contract, and we will close the deal unless we find plutonium underground."
Over perfectly decanted glasses of Bruno Gimaldi Barlo, Arnold Fox, Executive Vice President and Jean-Marc Dubé, Executive Vice President and Industrial Group Practice Lead, both with Colliers Montreal, speak with Mike Jager and Sam Tsoumas, the co-founders of RoseFellow, a non-traditional real estate company that's disrupting the industry with its unique branding and authentic approach.
In this episode, Arnold, Jean-Marc, Mike, and Sam explore:
●How the pandemic allowed RoseFellow’s founders to focus on their strengths in development and site acquisition
●How the lack of availability of quality industrial space across Canada is influencing growth and rental rates in the market
●The impact of automation, emerging markets and e-commerce on the Canadian industrial real estate sector
●The need for increased sustainability in this sector and how developers, contractors and investors can work towards delivering more environmentally-friendly buildings
●Predictions for the national industrial market post-pandemic
●A comparison of Montreal’s industrial market to those of Vancouver and Toronto and the potential for Calgary
●The future of the Canadian real estate market with continued growth and innovation driven by changes in consumer behaviour and technological advancements
So sit back, pour yourself a glass of Bruno Gimaldi Barlo, and join us for an insightful and engaging discussion.
Colliers’ Adam Jacobs and Daniel Holmes have a candid, revealing conversation about the commercial real estate market, from the past quarter through the present and foreseeable future, on the heels of Colliers Canada’s National Market Snapshot Q4 2022.
Our two experts cover a whole range of hot topics, including:
-The surprises from 2022, which was “on track for the all-time record year”
-The return to office, now in its third year: what they’re hearing from landlords, occupiers and employees
-Challenges tenants are facing in this hybrid era, from technology to culture, and the effect on lease terms
-How the tight job market is influencing occupiers’ approach to remote or hybrid work: “This is the first recession with the tightest job market that ever existed.”
-The “flight to quality” the industry is seeing with regards to space, amenities and accessibility
-The Alberta rebound and its lure to neighbouring provinces
-Interest rates: who’s most impacted by the new borrowing costs and who stands to benefit
-The phenomenon of the suburbs outperforming downtown with lower vacancy and strong leasing momentum, and what it will take to draw people back downtown
-The industrial squeeze: Can the market stay this tight? When will it become a balanced market?
Tune in and get answers, insights, and food for thought, as the commercial real estate industry gears up for 2023.
Vancouver’s Broadway Plan is a 30-year strategy to integrate new housing, jobs, and amenities along the city’s Broadway Corridor in parts of Kitsilano, Fairview, and Mount Pleasant. Ambitious and controversial, the Plan is a hot topic within the community, business sector, and the commercial real estate industry.
On this podcast, Colliers’ Darrell Hurst speaks with Vancouver-based PCI Developments’ Dan Turner and Jarvis Rouillard. A real estate developer and investor specializing in urban mixed-use, commercial built-to-suit, and value-added repositioning of existing buildings, PCI is right at the forefront of the Broadway Plan discussion – and action: PCI is developing a prime property in a prime intersection within the Broadway Corridor.
Zentil Property Management is a community builder that has been servicing the Greater Toronto Area for 50 years. Zentil’s services span across various sectors including industrial, commercial, residential, institutional, and leisure. The privately owned real estate development company also guided clients through their projects’ designing, planning and implementation stages. Zentil has been acquiring real estate in the GTA and has recently made several large investments in the Hamilton market, with a vision to “search for value.” In this episode of Colliers Talks, Bryan Faldowski and Jens Zentil, Vice President of Zentil Property Management, discuss the evolution of Hamilton and the GTA and provide insights on what’s happening in the industrial market. Jens says: “Two years ago, I started to hear inklings that rental rates were creeping up in secondary markets, one of them being Hamilton. We thought, if there isn't a corresponding increase in land prices, at least at the time, why not try to enter there and get that value from buying land cheaper and getting that upside in terms of higher rental rates?” Zentil’s strategy to find value is to invest in small bay industrial versus larger buildings. Doing so allows for more variety in submarkets (with smaller sites) and does away with the “capital intensity” required to acquire larger buildings. Zentil has a focus on accommodating smaller businesses, which are “the rock of Ontario and the Canadian economy,” says Jens. Hear all about: • Zentil’s recent investments in Hamilton’s industrial real estate landscape • How the current economic situation is impacting developers • The “why” factor of investing in small bay industrial • Construction setbacks due to the pandemic • Predictions about the industrial market over the next 3 to 5 years amidst recession fears Listen to get valuable insights on industrial commercial real estate and Zentil’s take on up-and-coming industrial hot spots.
Anant Yardi founded his namesake company in Santa Barbara, California in 1984. Then a programmer, he established the company in an effort to manage his own properties. Needing an operating platform to collect rent and manage the accounting for his assets, he developed a software package to do just that. Yardi is now the largest software provider globally in this space and remains headquartered in Santa Barbara, housing approximately 800 of the company’s 8,000 employees. Anant remains active in the business, as do his sons Kevin and Jason. Being a family-run business makes Yardi unique in the marketplace. In this podcast, Jamieson Jackson, Managing Director of Colliers’ Office Practice Group in the GTA, speaks with Brian Sutherland, Vice President, Commercial at Yardi. They talk about Yardi’s origin story, how the pandemic has affected the company and its strategy, and what’s next for Yardi. Hear all about: ● Who Yardi’s ideal client is and who the company likes to align and partner with ● Yardi’s emphasis on relationships, both inside and outside the business ● How the pandemic affected the business in terms of unique project opportunities, and how Yardi used its own real estate to grow the business and overcome challenges ● How labour market shifts impacted Yardi and its clients ● What the future looks like and how Yardi will evolve over the next few years. Listen to get valuable market and industry insights and learn how Yardi’s product offering and commitment to long-term relationships add up to success, both for the company and its clients.
Founded in 1948, Mitch Insurance has been a family-owned business for 74 years and is now run by the founder’s grandson, Adam Mitchell, who took the reins of what was once a small two-person operation and grew it into one of the top brokerages in Canada five years running. Mitch’s mission is to make insurance lovable by tapping into new technologies and securing the best coverage the market has to offer, while remaining true to its heritage by providing customers with outstanding service and advice. In this podcast, Colliers’ Jamieson Jackson speaks with Mitch Insurance CEO, Adam Mitchell. They talk about Mitch Insurance’s story, including how Adam got involved in the family business and his subsequent journey; Mitch’s phenomenal growth and its point of difference in the industry; how the pandemic has affected the company and its staffing; how real estate drives business; and what the future holds. Hear all about: ● Mitch Insurance’s growth and unique way of serving customers ● The firm’s unique online presence right from the beginning and its commitment to using technology to deliver better service and strengthen its brand ● How having 70+ insurance partners provides better opportunities for its customers and is a game-changer in the business ● How the pandemic caused a reshuffle and change in how Mitch sets out to be the best place to work and attract the best teammates ● How it is that Mitch has a wait list for its open positions Listen to get valuable insights on the industry and Mitch Insurance’s thriving work culture, and learn how Mitch sets itself apart in the industry while remaining true to its original philosophy of providing outstanding customer service.
In this episode of Colliers Talks’ Tech to Watch Series, Jamieson Jackson and ThinkOn Founder and CEO Craig McLellan discuss the evolution of infrastructure as a service and how companies can use their data to their advantage. Craig also explains how Lego blocks influenced the creation of the infrastructure as a service company ThinkOn. At its core, ThinkOn is a large group of technologists who are trying to solve problems – and that’s exactly what Craig was trying to do when he founded ThinkOn in 2013. As a former Chief Technology Officer, Craig launched ThinkOn with the realization that, as infrastructure as a service continued to gain popularity, there was a significant gap in the market for channel-friendly products developed for the reseller community and channel partners. Infrastructure as a service allows the consumer to focus on what they need today instead of trying to forecast what their needs might be in the future, and then add on as needed. Not only does ThinkOn provide an economic advantage to its clients, but it also provides the flexibility of consumption, meaning clients can size for their needs today and as their consumption grows, upgrade to a larger threshold without having to reinvent their existing infrastructure. “If we could build very consistent Lego blocks, whether it be eight or ten different services that would snap together and allow our resellers and our subscribers to build solutions that solve their problems, delivering outcomes that work for them, then there was a better chance that our services would get traction,” says Craig. When first launching its services, ThinkOn faced an interesting challenge: consumers wanted to see the end result, similar to when you purchase a Lego set and see illustrations of the finished product displayed on the box. To meet consumer needs, ThinkOn had to shift its business model to present the outcome and solution that were possible because of its services versus the makeup of those services. ThinkOn has stayed true to its origin story of the Lego block thesis; all of its services fit together to create an economical, buildable outcome that makes sense for the end user and their bottom line. Comparing ThinkOn to Lego, Craig does note that “some people can build very sophisticated things with Lego... we like to build easy-to-understand things with our Lego blocks, which can be used to solve problems and ultimately empower the customer.” Catering to businesses that are looking for data protection solutions, have an understanding of the severe impact that ransomware and malware could have on their business, and are aware of the need for disaster recovery management, ThinkOn is a one-stop-shop for an organization’s data protection needs with a unique approach to customer relationship management. As a channel-based organization, ThinkOn works with channel partners to provide its solutions to partner consumers. This approach allows the channel partner to own the relationship with the end consumer while enabling ThinkOn to piece its services together, ensure each piece ‘snaps’ together, and verify the services required are both available and priced appropriately for the client. When asked about the future of ThinkOn and the infrastructure as a service industry, Craig notes that the annualized growth rate for data is 24% per year. This provides a significant tailwind for ThinkOn and reaffirms the need for companies like ThinkOn as more organizations wake up to the benefits of conducting long-tail analytics to forecast future business needs, begin to rely on datasets for decision-making, and need to perform analytics on-demand. As organizations become more technologically savvy, they are realizing that there is more to data than just the fiduciary duty they may have; there may also be a business case to retain data for longer periods of time. As for the future of the office, Craig envisions an increase in smaller, regional offices where people can come...
As one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gas and one of the largest contributors to our growing landfill capacity problem, food waste is a global issue; with many countries on the verge of running out of landfill space in the next 10 years, action needs to be taken to combat and manage food waste. In this episode of Colliers Talks’ Tech Watch Series, Jamieson Jackson and Bradley Crepeau discuss the growing issue of food waste, how FoodCycler has disrupted the food waste management space and whether food waste is the next hot topic in tech and sustainability. FoodCycler was born out of a simple idea: at the time of its inception, less than 5% of food waste in North America was being recycled and Bradley thought that there must be a better way to divert food waste from the landfill. While it was originally a commercial endeavour, catering to hospitals, hotels, casinos and restaurants, FoodCycler now provides an accessible option to manage and reduce food waste for all consumer types across 20 countries. With the push of a button, your food waste is turned into fertilizer and reduced to 90% of its original size and volume – coined as the yuck to yum transformation. Using advanced technology, FoodCycler provides a white-glove, full-circle solution that is environmentally friendly, easy to use for the everyday consumer, and economically viable because it allows businesses and consumers alike to eliminate a large portion of costs related to the recycling process and contribute to their respective sustainability goals – making it a true win-win-win. “I think technology will play a huge part in how we combat this food waste problem,” says Bradley. “Food waste is everywhere; it’s not something that’s going away, and we think that if we can offer solutions that are easy to use, we have the greatest chance at seeing higher adoption of food waste recycling.” Bradley and Jamieson go on to discuss how important it is to attract and retain top talent when developing a business in a newer industry. And, while office space and food waste management may seem like distant concepts, Bradley firmly believes that to foster the collaboration and creativity required to be successful in this niche industry, a great office space is required where people are excited to work and collaborate. While food waste management is a large, global issue and will require action across all fronts, FoodCycler proves that tech and sustainability go hand-in-hand and that food waste management can be an accessible, a la carte option as technology continues to advance and be applied to innovative business models.
Ironclad Developments was founded in April 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba by Ryan Van Damme, with the core values of integrity, honesty, and industry excellence. A cradle-to-grave developer that develops apartments with a luxury tilt, Ironclad has presence in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. It shines for its amenity-rich buildings and premium locations. In this podcast, Colliers’ Warren Wilkinson and Karl Zeni speak with Ironclad’s CEO, Craig Gilpin and Director of Development, David Marsh. They talk about Ironclad’s story and impressive growth; the Ironclad team’s critical relationships with the neighbourhoods where they build; how Ironclad has fared during the pandemic; the company’s take on the Canadian housing crisis; its predictions for the future of multifamily development; and more. Hear all about: The pressure and advantages that Ironclad’s rapid growth brought to the team and what it all means for the firm’s operations The challenges and rewards of developing in different provinces, how different municipalities handle development, and what they could learn from one another Ironclad’s take on the state of Canadian housing issues and the changes progressive zoning could bring How the supply of multifamily land was affected by the pandemic How demographics affect multifamily development markets and Ironclad’s decisions
Listen to get valuable market and sector insights across provinces and learn about how Ironclad sets itself apart from other developers while remaining true to its “people-first organization” philosophy.
“What a time to tout the Toronto region.” In this episode of Colliers Talks, Colliers’ Matthew Johnson speaks with Toronto Global’s Matt Switzer about the reasons Toronto – and Canada – are the place to do business. With a mandate to “attract and support global companies to expand and do business in the Toronto Region,” government agency Toronto Global works with a full range of firms, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, helping them to not only perform their due diligence, but to fully understand the opportunities that lie in locating – and growing – in the Toronto market. The Greater Toronto Area has a slew of advantages to offer the business community, including its booming tech sector, the top talent that emerges from its renowned universities and colleges, its stable economic climate, and its reputation as a safe city. These strengths, among many others, continue to fuel Toronto’s rapid growth and incite companies and people to call the city home. With the mindset that “We’re Team Canada first and a win for a city is a win for everyone,” Matthew and Matt discuss the key benefits of setting up shop in Canada, from its progressive immigration policy, to its innovative A.I. strategy, to its global skills program that brings to the country “the best and brightest from around the world in a two- to three-week timeline.” While each Canadian city has a distinct offering and identity, according to Matt, as a country, we should “Pound the table, highlight what’s so good about us, give us a little bit of flare and swagger… and keep on keepin’ on, so that Toronto and Canada as a whole become synonymous with ‘greatness’, ‘forward-thinking’ and ‘international.’”
Tune in and get these insights, and more.
Taking a closer look at this year's Black History Month theme: February is Forever, Emeka Mayes, Muriel Thompson, and Brian Rosen discuss progressive ways to support our Black professionals beyond the month of February. Emeka and Muriel speak about their personal and professional journeys, how seeking mentorship doesn't have to be one-sided, intentionality in relation to Black History Month, and the importance of creating a level playing field in the commercial real estate industry -- and beyond. Emeka and Muriel, senior leaders at Colliers, both grew up as visible minorities, and during this open and honest conversation, they share valuable insights on overcoming obstacles and succeeding in their respective careers. "Part of the problem is creating an even playing field," Emeka says. She goes on to say that with companies increasingly implementing initiatives like ESG programs and DEI programs, she believes the commercial real estate industry will feel the impact and a more diverse workforce will emerge. The commercial real estate industry has historically been not centred around DEI; therefore, when it comes to increasing representation within the profession, while progress has been made, there is more work that needs to be done. Our speakers touch on creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce by demonstrating to the next generation how multifaceted commercial real estate is, conveying the many opportunities that exist within the industry – across a myriad of disciplines – and expanding our diversity and inclusion outreach and initiatives. In addition to recognizing the need to improve diversity from a talent acquisition perspective, Muriel notes the importance of supporting and retaining diverse employees within the company, and continuously "looking at every part of the employee life cycle through a D&I lens." When discussing the changes that are needed to ensure our Black professionals feel supported and celebrated all year round, both Emeka and Muriel agree that every month needs to be treated like Black History Month. By listening to our professionals, highlighting their achievements, and actioning their feedback, we can take further steps in creating a more inclusive environment.
Colliers’ Dominic Delapenha and Europro’s Jesse Nathanson have a lively conversation about Europro (its beginnings, strategy and vision); Europro’s acquisition of the iconic Madison Centre; the booming North Yonge Corridor; as well as the Toronto office market, now and in the future. Listen and get insights on: How Europro grew from the two-person team of co-founders Josef Jakubovic and Moshe Faust to a company of 100+ employees with an asset portfolio spanning 11 cities and covering five million square feet Why the North Yonge Corridor is thriving and will just keep on flourishing The “sizzle and sauce” behind Madison Centre Europro and Colliers partnering to lease Madison Centre The activity within and outlook for the Toronto office market, as well the much-talked-about return to the office
Alberta has long been the energy capital of Canada, but the city has also always had a small, yet mighty, technology ecosystem. Over the past several years, investment in and support of Calgary’s tech sector have grown exponentially, allowing firms that have historically had to relocate to other major markets in order to raise capital, to scale and grow right in Calgary. In 2020, a record-setting $455 million in venture capital was raised to support Alberta’s technology sector, nearly double the previous record set in 2019. A healthy technology ecosystem typically represents about 5% of the overall economy; currently, that number is about 3% in Calgary. The good news is, the city is on a great path and has a lot of room to run. Colliers’ Justin Mayerchak speaks with Dr. Breanne Everett, President & CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies and Terry Rock, CEO of Platform Calgary about how technology firms are impacting Calgary’s commercial real estate landscape.
In the words of Daniel Holmes, Greater Toronto Area Executive Managing Director and Market Leader with Colliers Canada: “In the commercial real estate sector, technology is rapidly evolving as professionals focus on revolutionizing the current landscape. Our industry is primed for disruption, yet information is not always as accessible as we'd like. There have been major steps in embracing technology solutions, yet there is a major disconnect between interest and adoption. As the saying goes, technology transformation is a journey, not a purchase.” In this episode of Colliers Talks, Dan speaks with two prominent experts at the forefront of tech disruption: Shelby Austin, CEO and co-founder of Arteria AI, a startup that is well on its way in creating a client-service offering for drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts, and Dean Hopkins, COO of Oxford Properties Group, a leading commercial real estate investor, asset manager and builder of business teams that currently manages nearly $70 billion of assets across four continents. Tune in as Dan, Dean and Shelby talk about the undeniable – and growing – role and impact of technology within CRE, covering topics from the accelerated digital transformation, to change management and successful implementation, to the war on tech talent.
“When you look at life sciences today, it’s a game that’s won and lost on talent,” says Ty J. Shattuck, CEO of McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), Canada’s Premiere Research Park. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, MIP currently has 700,000 square feet of space under management and is set to expand to a staggering 3.2 million square feet. Matthew Johnson, Senior Vice President with Colliers in Toronto and lead of Colliers Canada’s Life Sciences Practice Group, and Richard Shouldice, Senior Sales Representative with Colliers in Toronto, speak with Ty about the life sciences sector – its current state, growth trajectory and game-changing future. They discuss: • Canada’s challenge with transitioning its innovative research into commercial reality, and thus, McMaster Innovation Park’s mission and vision of helping companies grow by facilitating collaboration between academia and industry • How MIP helps address the gap in the life sciences space continuum • The role of attracting, securing and developing talent in the growth of life sciences • How COVID-19 has brought to the forefront MIP’s goals and value proposition, and the industry as a whole • Fostering the growth of life sciences on Canadian soil and the advantages of setting up operations in Canada • MIP’s role in developing Ontario’s life sciences corridor and how a collaborative mindset can make Canada a global life sciences player • Opportunities for landlords within the sector • What’s next for MP and life sciences And more. Tune in and learn about an industry that while, according to Ty, is “not for the faint of heart,” is literally saving lives.
Proximity to the core. Distinct internal and external building attributes. Low overall operational costs. These are the tenets on which https://www.alliedreit.com/ (Allied) – and its signature properties – are founded upon. And these principles, which have enabled Allied to continuously grow, as well as thrive amidst challenging circumstances, remain the company’s focus and mission to this day. In this podcast, Colliers’ https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/brian-rosen (Brian Rosen) and https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/colin-worrell (Colin) https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/colin-worrell (Worrell) speak with Allied’s https://www.alliedreit.com/company/the-team/ (Michael Emory) and https://www.alliedreit.com/company/the-team/ (Tom Burns) on Allied’s journey and approach to success; the Allied team’s creative, out-of-the-box thinking that time and again gives rise to iconic, community-focused buildings; how Allied has positioned itself to come out of the pandemic strong; the role of ESG in the company’s future; and more. Hear all about: - How Allied’s mandate of distinguishing between “a building to buy” and “an Allied building to buy” coupled with its public company discipline helps the REIT stay focused on its vision and objective - How Allied came to be known as a supporter of the arts - The strategy Allied undertook during the pandemic that resulted in the company completing 258 transactions in 2020, 103 of which involved new tenants to the Allied portfolio and posting 98 deals in Q2 2021 - What excites the team about Allied’s ESG journey post-pandemic - The strategic plays the company has made with the most notable properties in its portfolio, including the concept of “adaptive reuse”, which has allowed Allied to add office inventory to the markets it serves with “invisible cranes” Listen and learn about the many aspects that set Allied apart from other landlords and why “As we come out of the pandemic, the kind of creativity [they’ve] practiced is going to be more in demand than it was pre-pandemic.”
The Good Fork: Tasty Eats, Great Business and Rave Reviews "Good” does not begin to describe The Good Fork – its offerings, service quality, approach to adversity, even its focus on employee well-being. In this podcast, Zoe Adey-Babinski speaks with Tolga Yalcin, co-owner and Head Chef of the Toronto-based bistro whose Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine has earned it a 4.9 rating on Uber Eats. Zoe and Tolga discuss: - Tolga and his family’s roots and connection to Turkey - The ways The Good Fork has pivoted throughout the pandemic, including having to shut down for almost two months a mere five months after opening its new location; adjusting its menu and packaging; and shifting from a 10% takeout model to a 100% takeout strategy - Working with third-party delivery companies - Ensuring the well-being of The Good Fork’s staff in light of their busy work week - The relationship of the business with its landlord throughout the pandemic Tune in and learn how The Good Fork’s resilience has enabled it to go on “survival mode” while still satisfying customers’ tastebuds – and expectations.
Raise the Root Brings Local, Organic Foods & Community Support to the Table You could say providing wholesome, taste-good, feel-good food is in Angela Donnelly’s DNA. Her family ran a natural foods and fresh produce market when she was growing up on Salt Spring Island, allowing her to “get a real feel for food”: She experienced organic foods and offerings from different cultures and learned how to cook, including local and small batch selections, making for a “real immersion” in the world of healthy, well-sourced produce and ingredients. In this podcast, Zoe Adey-Babinski speaks with Angela Donnelly, co-owner of Raise the Root Organic Market in Leslieville, Toronto. They discuss topics including: - How Raise the Root’s customer base has changed over the years as health and wellness and organic and natural foods came to the forefront, resulting in a “completely different food landscape” - The market’s partnerships with local vendors, farmers, bakers and artisans, adding up to strong support of hundreds of fellow local businesses - The role Raise the Root plays in creating community: “Our customers know we are their neighbour here in Leslieville.” - The respect the Raise the Root team has for the people they employ and serve - The big, accelerated shift to e-commerce and the digitization of the grocery experience Hear about it all, including how Angela and her team “have made Raise the Root a safe haven – from the pandemic, from loneliness, and from the grind of boring food.”
“It’s a learning process for everyone and we are still learning and growing every day, trying to figure out how to navigate such a topic, especially in the workplace.” In commemoration of Pride Month, https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliezer-timolien-092b2294/?originalSubdomain=ca (Eliezer) https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliezer-timolien-092b2294/?originalSubdomain=ca (Timolien) and https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/leo-lee (Leo) https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/leo-lee (Lee) discuss Diversity & Inclusion, approaching this important topic from the perspective of a professional from the LGBTQ+ community. In this open, candid conversation, Eli talks about his journey in commercial real estate: the obstacles, the notion of fitting in, his experience working in a predominantly homogenous industry – and overcoming such challenges to be his authentic self. Eli and Leo tackle the concept of “making the uncomfortable feel comfortable” in an effort to improve awareness in the workplace and provide people both the ease and the environment to be their true selves. They talk about various training and resources (for both members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community) companies can design and deliver to further build on Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and maintain the momentum that has been collectively created – from inclusive benefits to self-identification programs, to Employee Resource Groups. Shedding light on challenges within the LGBTQ+ community itself, Eli says, “Even we face our own stigmas.” He goes on to speak about his experience dealing with implicit biases people have within the community that could create negative perceptions of certain identities. Looking back, Eli and Leo discuss the progress companies have made in fostering LGBTQ+-inclusive workplaces, and discuss what more can be done to bridge gaps, facilitate critical conversations and create a safe setting where people offer various perspectives. In the long-term, Eli “would love to see the Diversity & Inclusion program shut down, but for good reason: that no one individual is considered marginalized; that everyone is considered equal in terms of the work that they are able to do, the skill sets that they are able to provide a company; that they’re able to secure appropriate salaries so we don’t have the wage gaps we’re seeing to this day…” Eli and Leo agree “we have such a long way to go”, but are optimistic about the steps the company, the profession, have taken towards building a truly diverse and inclusive place for all.
Roelof van Dijk and Jeremiah Shamess provide an investment market overview for Q1 2021, discussing factors impacting the market; sales volumes and pricing; how different asset classes are faring amidst the state of the market and economy; and anticipated effects of the upcoming inclusionary zoning policy change in the Greater Toronto Area. The residential sector led the way in volume. Industrial and multifamily saw significant upticks and so did, surprisingly, retail. Roelof and Jeremiah tackle the question: “Why is 2021 so aggressive in terms of volume and velocity?” Delving into the “big plays” transpiring in the market, Roelof and Jeremiah talk about the purchases private buyers are making, the driving factors behind these moves, as well as what’s next for this segment that accounts for “over 60% of transactions in the GTA on any given year”. Likewise, they discuss foreign investment into commercial real estate, 32.8% of which flows into the GTA. Why is this region so attractive to foreign investors? Will this trend continue? A conversation on the investment market is not complete without the mention of yield (a major driver of commercial real estate investment in Canada), cap rates (“Most people are looking at the Toronto area's fairly low cap rates.”), risk in each asset class (“The age-old sentiment ‘location is everything’ continues to prove right.”) and interest rates (which “will remain at least relatively flat in the near future”). Roelof and Jeremiah also cover the effect of immigration (or the lack thereof) on the GTA, and the market outlook once immigration resumes. Juxtaposing the positive with the negative, the experts speak about distressed assets. With the vaccine rollout and businesses and consumers resuming activity, they expect to see the number of challenged properties decrease. Roelof and Jeremiah round out their conversation with key takeaways for 2021, including what to watch for in the multifamily sector, how e-commerce will continue to drive demand in the industrial asset class, and the enduring need for office space.
“If those businesses fail, our economy is going to fail in British Columbia.” http://downtownsurreybia.com/about/staff-members/ (Elizabeth Model), CEO of Downtown Surrey’s (in British Columbia) Business Improvement Association (BIA), had this thought upon realizing the significant impact of the pandemic on the City’s businesses and community. In this podcast, Colliers’ https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/madeleine-nicholls (Madeleine Nicholls) speaks with Elizabeth Model on the creative and innovative strategies the Downtown Surrey BIA created and implemented to support the close to 1,500 businesses in its jurisdiction amidst unprecedented pandemic protocols and businesses’ varying situations: Calling retailers, restaurants, shopping centres, one by one, to ascertain their circumstances, the level of support they needed, and how the BIA could best help. Recruiting and mobilizing 19 Simon Fraser University summer students to help get businesses up and running, from building websites and creating social media presence, to enabling a more proactive sales approach. And more. While covering the challenges brought on by COVID-19, the discussion also touches on the bright spots that emerged from such obstacles, including businesses helping businesses, Surrey residents shopping local, and entrepreneurs establishing operations at the height of the pandemic. Likewise, Elizabeth model shares best practices the Surrey BIA has learned and is adopting from other downtown associations, how she and her team are “keeping ahead of the game”, and her own thoughts on what’s in store for the next 12 months to two years.
In this podcast, Colliers’ Arnold Fox and Jean-Marc Dubé sit down with Anthony Broccolini and Executive Vice-President Paul Broccolini and discuss (over some fine Italian wine) a slew of topics including: • Broccolini’s beginnings • Memorable projects that helped the company make its mark • The markets the firm is eyeing • Broccolini’s Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal and how the team is set to achieve it • The impact of COVID-19 on the business, the marketplace, and e-commerce • Current challenges in industrial real estate • Trends and opportunities within Broccolini’s home base, Montreal Listen to get valuable market and industry insights, and learn how Broccolini is staying true to its objective: “Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing, we want to be the top brand in the market we’re playing in… and do a great job of servicing our clients.”
“A unique food and beverage collaboration” This is the phrase https://baroccocoffee.com/ (Barocco Coffee) President https://ca.linkedin.com/in/bruno-colozza-3a353948 (Bruno Colozza) used to describe https://www.baroccoxnino.com/ (Barocco X Nino), a café in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood offering “a full coffee bar experience with a complementary food-hall style offering”. A product of a partnership between Barocco Coffee and bakery and trattoria Nino D’Aversa, this neighbourhood gem had been in operation a mere five months when the pandemic hit. In this podcast, Bruno talks about how the Barocco X Nino concept was brewed, as well as how this tasty destination had to pivot and remix its approach and offerings in light of COVID-19, from findings new ways grow the business, to changing its menu and merchandise. Bruno likewise touches on the “silver lining” amidst the challenges, including partnering with other local vendors and artisans, a move that has resulted in a coming together, not just of delectable foods and flavours, but of the business community.
Madeleine Nicholls, along with Stephen Moscovich, speaks with top Canadian restaurateurs Jeff Fuller, Michael Doyle and David Hawksworth on shifts they made, strategies they used and innovations they concocted in the last year, not just to navigate the pandemic, but to help the community. Pivoting from managing staff to boxing up food. Offering delivery and pick-up options. Partnering with the Food Bank to serve those in need. These culinary masters dish about their priorities and experiences through COVID-19 and the learnings they can apply moving forward.
In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Mark Hansler discuss automation in the industrial sector, covering topics including: The effect of the pandemic on available labour How the pandemic has accelerated the warehouse and supply chain industry’s adoption and implementation of automation technology Important factors for businesses to consider when making the shift to automation Potential buy-in challenges companies may face when introducing new technology in the warehouse Trends and practices that have emerged to meet shifting consumer habits
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In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Erik Valiquette talk about blockchain: The actual definition of this technology Blockchain applications and proven benefits to the supply chain How blockchain “shines” in a network environment Potential disruptions to industrial real estate as a result of blockchain implementation
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Competing in a singular arduous Ironman Triathlon is a triumphant achievement. Racing in 99, all after the age of 46, is a feat many could not physically or mentally envision. In this podcast, Madeleine Nicholls, Managing Director of Colliers’ Brokerage group in Greater Toronto, speaks with Elizabeth Model, CEO of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (BIA), who has competed 99 Ironman races around the world while being a leader in her own community. Elizabeth reflects on the importance of setting goals, being kind to yourself and continually looking for ways to top up your life. Elizabeth and Madeleine also discuss how framing your mindset can help you achieve both your personal and professional goals.
On her third day with the company, he came up to her to say he had a project for them to collaborate on. Eleven years later, she says, “What better promoter, the champion could I have a conversation with, about diversity and inclusion?” In this podcast, Arlene Dedier and Graeme Young have a candid, impactful dialogue on this important subject, covering a range of topics, including Arlene’s experience as a Black professional, within Colliers and outside; the influencers and mentors in her career who have both shaped and shifted her perspective; how the working environment has changed in the last decade; ways to make teams and organizations more diverse and inclusive, and the benefits of doing so; as well as advice on challenging and conquering bias – both others’ and your own.
In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/nick-gaganiaras (Nick Gaganiaras) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomnapier/?originalSubdomain=ca (Tom Napier) talk about one of the most important yet least discussed spaces within the distribution centre, the dock, and how automation and technology are helping to transform the “good old pack station”.
In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/nick-gaganiaras (Nick Gaganiaras) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciascherer/ (Patricia Scherer) discuss the importance and benefits of diversity in the supply chain, covering the following topics: career progression and mentorship; women leading teams in this male-dominated industry; changing established perceptions of the supply chain sector; encouraging women to consider a career in the supply chain space; and the impact of culture in the distribution centre.
In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/nick-gaganiaras (Nick Gaganiaras) and http://linkedin.com/in/chris-jarvis-supply-chain-executive (Chris Jarvis) discuss leveraging technology in the traditional third-party logistics (3PL) space to innovate the industry and transform the consumer experience so that the customer comes first.
In this episode of Colliers Talks tackle the growing need to reduce horizontal travel within the warehouse as the size of industrial facilities increases. Whether a business specializes in picking and packing or manufacturing, whether it uses forklifts or conveying technology, it is more important than ever to efficiently move material and people within vast spaces.
In this episode of Colliers Talks Logistics Disruption, http://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/nick-gaganiaras (Nick Gaganiaras) and http://www.linkedin.com/in/samstarr/?originalSubdomain=ca (Sam Starr )deep-dive into cycle logistics as an innovative and sustainable solution for supply chain logistics in the cities.