Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association Releases 2016 Trends Report
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 29, 2015 -- The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), the authority on retail, multi-site facilities management (FM), has released its annual review of the state of retail facilities management and key trends impacting the industry’s leading retailers.
The Internet of Things (IoT) tops the five retail industry issues impacting store maintenance professionals and suppliers managing multi-site facilities. While FM cannot control market conditions they can shape the retail environment they operate within by using advanced technology, data management, and developing the diverse set of skills needed for the future.
“The retail industry continues to rapidly evolve and as facilities maintenance professionals and suppliers, we have to be aware of, and rapidly adapt to, changes in retail trends, technology and newer, more efficient ways to operate.” said Patricia Dameron, PRSM’s Executive Director.
“From using mobile devices to manage systems, to hiring, recycling and skilled labor shortages, today’s FM professional has to elevate their game every day, just to stay in the game. This report highlights the key trends impacting retail FM,” Dameron emphasizes.
Included in this year’s report are Amazon, Walgreens, Walmart, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Niemen Marcus, and Staples, with support from Waste Management, Manpower North America, Prestige Maintenance and Daikin Applied. Trending are:
- The Internet of Things (IoT): The IoT has launched a new wave of innovation that promises to unify the disparate systems facility managers use daily to operate and plan for the future. See how FMs are using the IoT to elevate their strategic game and prove value to industry leaders.
- Distribution Centers – New Challenges for FM’s: Experts predict an ongoing buildout of distribution centers across North America as brick-and-mortar retailers go head-to-head with online competitors. These new massive facilities present unique FM challenges.
- Waste Management – Retail’s Responsibility to Reduce and Recycle: For decades, retailers have led the way in recycling paper products. However, with the fluctuation of paper prices which strategy will best drive sustainable materials management?
- Skilled Workers – Increased Demands Drive Shortages: As the demand for skilled, technical tradesmen accelerates, facility managers have to develop strategies to ensure the skilled labor market keeps up with industry demands.
- Minority And Women-Owned Suppliers Serving Retail: The retail industry has a long history of embracing diversity and today special notice is being given to the expansion of women-owned businesses serving the industry’s growing needs. The report explores the value proposition of working with all types of suppliers.
Download the PRSM Association 2016 Trends Report.
About the Professional Retail Store Maintenance® Association (PRSM)
PRSM Association, the authority on Retail and Multi-site Facilities Management, is the leading membership organization for retail facilities and vendor professionals. PRSM empowers the Retail Industry facilities management with best practices, benchmarking, education, discussion forums and trusted partnerships. Chartered in 1995, and with more than 950 member companies, the PRSM community values are founded on a spirit of innovation, resourcefulness, the quest for knowledge and ethical business relationships. Members depend on PRSM to help them achieve greater success and a competitive advantage through quality programs and resources.
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Bruce Condit, Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association, http://www.prsm.com, +1 (214) 734-3602, [email protected]
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