Questions around the use of data need to be to the fore for
logistics owners and occupiers of facilities of the future.
Sophisticated warehouse systems can generate vast amounts of
data that might be capturing staff movements, heating and power
consumption, intelligent lighting, water use and traffic movements,
and more.
As owners' business models evolve, with an increasing focus
on technology-enabled aspects such as warehouse automation, energy
efficiency and mobility-as-a-service, data is increasingly
important.
Complex management chain
Consequently, data-related issues in the warehouse and logistics
sector can be complex, especially where data is managed and used by
various different participants in the management chain – such
as fund managers, property managers and facilities managers. This
raises a range of questions. Who owns the data? Who can use it and
for what? Is it secure? These ought to be front of mind for
logistics owners and occupiers, who
