AI is poised to redefine every stage of industrial real estate—from planning and site selection to warehouse operations and workforce efficiency. Whether it ultimately increases or reduces overall demand for space remains to be seen.
For the industrial real estate sector, the latest developments could reshape where and how goods are made, stored, and shipped across the country. As manufacturers weigh whether to “reshore” operations, the key questions remain: Where will they go, and which products are most likely to be made on U.S. soil?
Evolving supply chain strategies are now driving industrial real estate demand. Reshoring, nearshoring, and shifts in trade and energy policies are restructuring logistics networks across key U.S. markets.