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data to provide a defensible framework for where to locate a facility . We have developed
interactive tools that help clients visualize their location strategy which are dynamic as the world around us evolves . All of this is objective in nature .
But there is more . The culture of an organization is equally important . Our teams go beneath the surface to understand the heartbeat of the organization – not just who it is today , but inspirationally , where it wants to go in the future – and take these matters into account .
What benefits have your clients experienced since partnering with Savills ? We have had a lot of successes with our clients . On the most basic level , we have helped our clients lease or buy buildings with very favorable terms , but that is the expectation of a commercial real estate firm to do on behalf of their clients . Where we really have added the most value for our clients is when we have partnered with them in developing a longer-term business strategy – specifically if there is a problem to solve around manufacturing or distribution in North America , or even globally . When clients come to us and say , “ We really want to manufacture our products in North America , can you help us determine where ?” or “ We ’ ve got distribution in Southern California and New Jersey , but aren ’ t able to get to our customers fast enough . Can you help ?”– these are the times when we can really partner with our clients and use the tools , technology , research and consulting capabilities of Savills to drive a long-term strategy . Some of our recent successes for our clients include locating a new solar panel manufacturing site in Alabama that will employ over 700 people in manufacturing with above-market wages . The finalized location is on the site of a shuttered paper mill , so it is exciting to think that we are reinjecting a community with life and activity . For the client , we negotiated not only a successful transaction , but also secured financial assistance from state and local government , helping to mitigate the financial impact of setting up such a large manufacturing facility . We often succeed in navigating the incentive opportunities , which can be a huge benefit for our clients in the short term , but moreover the long term .
Another recent success was working with a client to consolidate five various food distribution facilities in Southern California . The new 1.4-million-square-foot facility will have a modern , more efficient operation that incorporates green technologies , such as solar on the roof and better temperature regulation for associates . The real win for the client was through consolidation . They are able to reduce
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