Thomas O. Pearson and Chris Teesdale, executive vice presidentsfor Colliers International in Dallas, confirms for GlobeSt.com thatcompanies are starting to reassess their strategies, which could bea windfall for Dallas/Fort Worth and third-party logisticsproviders. For some companies, their push in recent years towardcentralized distribution centers could fall victim to rising dieselfuel prices, driving a possible return to numerous locations tocombat fuel costs and keep wares within closer striking distancesof customers.

"There is no question that there is change afoot with virtuallyevery company right now," Pearson says. "But, every company isdifferent. It will be based on business, where the goods are comingfrom and where the stores are located."

The subject already has surfaced during Colliers' monthlyconference call for the multi-modal services group. "The consensusis a lot of the major distribution users are stepping back andre-evaluating their distribution models as a result of the price offuel," Teesdale says.