Brennan Investment Group, a Chicago-based private real estateinvestment firm, is rolling out a new initiative under itsCorporate Real Estate Solutions brand.

Brennan aims to facilitate supply chainreconfigurations and monetize real estate holdings as well as helpcompanies improve supply chain efficiency by purchasingsurplus industrial real estate. In addition, it will providecustomized build-to-suits and become involved in both long- andshort-term sale leasebacks.

The initiative will continue to serve such traditional needs ofcorporations as sale leasebacks. Robert Vanecko, managing principal and head ofBrennan's single-tenant net lease division, has noted a desire tobe "asset light" as a key driver among tenants. "This liberates newcapital for our tenant and also increases the value of the tenant'soperating business," he says. "The presence of private equity firms purchasingoperating companies has accelerated the 'asset light' operatingmodel."