E-Commerce: The Present and Future of ‘Last Mile’ Industrial
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Location: WilmerHale, 60 State St., Boston
Registration: 7:45 a.m. | Program: 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
E-commerce and changes in consumer behavior are creating a supply/demand imbalance for industrial real estate in urban locations. As consumers demand ever-faster delivery of their purchases, online retailers like Amazon are increasingly seeking out “last mile” warehouses and facilities near dense population centers. These same-day fulfillment centers are disrupting the traditional supply chain and are becoming the functional equivalent of brick-and-mortar retail stores. Join REFA and our panel of investors, developers and brokers as we discuss the economic impacts and potential opportunities in the industrial and warehouse space.
Moderator
Matt Pullen
Executive Managing Director
Newmark Knight Frank
Panelists
Scott Gredler
Senior Director
Cushman & Wakefield
Stephen Murphy
Partner & Principal, Acquisitions
Campanelli
Robert Provost
Founding Partner
Longpoint Realty Partners
Patrick Ryan
Executive Vice President, Investments
Cabot Properties