Manhattan

Retail Real Estate Lifecycle

Management
Transforming the way the world works

The Manhattan Retail Real Estate Lifecycle Solution from Trimble increases the performance
of property assets while decreasing the costs and time it takes to plan, design/acquire,
Site Selection and Deal Management

construct, manage and optimize the portfolio of consumer oriented facilities. Manhattan

Capital Program Planning

enables retailers, shopping center managers and investors to receive these benefits over

Project Management

the entire real estate lifecycle by being able to utilize one centralized system while

Design Development
Construction Management

standardizing processes with a web-based interface for increased financial results while
reducing risk and increasing the ability to respond to unknown circumstances.

Lease Accounting and Administration

This holistic solution allows retail real estate decision makers to rigorously examine their

Full Turnover Rent Management

resource allocation and determine the right mix of clicks and bricks to be competitive in

Forecasting and Modelling

todays multi-channel shopping environment. From making the right choice of a location

Performance Analytics
Facilities and Space Management

for a new store to managing each property through its lifecycle, Manhattan determines the
right information to support the retail competitive strategy with operational effectiveness.

Service Requests and Maintenance

Trimble / Real Estate & Workplace Solutions

Blurring the boundaries

in the new era of digital
retail business

In the past, retail real estate groups have relied on disparate

point solutions for their work in each stage of the real estate
lifecycle. We often find spreadsheets used to manage leases,

Manhattan ranked a leader by Gartner,

Inc., in their latest Magic Quadrant for
Integrated Workplace Management
Systems

project management software and home grown databases lined

to corporate databases. However with the changing dynamics
and economics of todays retail portfolios, careful planning
and technology tools are required to provide the right level of
analysis and risk assessment. The Manhattan Solution allows
the real estate organization to be both transparent and resilient
to be able to adjust the built environment quickly to whatever

There is probably no other industry that is undergoing more of a

new business conditions dictate.

disruptive revolution in their business model than retail. As on-line

The Manhattan Retail Real Estate Portfolio tool provides a

sales continue their steady growth, they are actually breathing new

modular and configurable application that supports the entire

life into many physical storesmaking retail an environment of bricks

retail real estate lifecycle. As a modular system, Manhattan

AND clicks. It is becoming increasingly harder to distinguish an online

allows users to pick and choose the right applications for their

sale from an offline one as consumers move seamlessly between

organizations exact requirements - from full global solutions

channels as they create their own paths for buying products. And

with multiple modules and hundreds of users, down to a

while the physical store is now just one part of the entire channel

complete working system using a single module.

experience, it is a critical one that requires the right location choice

as well as effective and efficient management of that store or retail
complex.

With Manhattan, you can start with the modules you need today
and add to your solution as your business requirements evolve.

Manhattan benefits
Unique Financial Management module which provides
a real estate-specific sub-ledger and other financial and
accounting tools that allow organizations to evaluate
their real estate spend while practicing sound
accounting principles
Preparedness for the anticipated FASB/IASB regulatory
accounting changes and GAAP compliance
Configure NOT Customize. A configurable application
with flexibility, workflows and configuration capabilities
to be adapted to meet specific business requirements
Fully integrated, centralized system to address the full
lifecycle needs of any leased, owned or managed retail
portfolio
Secure, web based application offered as a true SaaS or
on-premise application

Tailored to your detailed needs

Retail Occupiers

The Manhattan Retail Real Estate Management Solution has been

predesigned as an asset lifecycle system to increase organizational
effectiveness as well as providing operational efficiencies by
supporting all the stakeholders in the planning and management
processes. Collaboration amongst these myriad of players has never
been more critical who include planner, financial analysts, architects,
engineers, facility managers, contractors, real estate staff and
executives to name only a few.
Manhattan is a solution that combines the best attributes of off
the shelf solutions which save time and money by utilizng
predefined fields and processes, it also is flexible enough to allow
configuration to take into account unique aspects of each retailers
real estate requirements. And due to its multi-currency and multilanguage capability, can handle these requirements no matter
where they are located around the globe.
The retail lifecycle begins with capital program planning and
optimization analytics to market planning and site selection, followed
by deal management, lease accounting and administration, design
and build/renovate to facilities space management and operation and
maintenance to detailed sales analysis and finally, through
disposition. The Manhattan suite of tools can be utilized throughout
each phase to drive increased performance, improve decision making,
reduction of costs and increased revenue. In fact, simply centralizing
and accurately monitoring your rights, commitments and
responsibilities can save millions in penalties, fees and missed lease
breaks.

Identify and visualize potential sites based on specific criteria

(demographics, customer shopping characteristics, location,
competition, etc)
Analyze financial returns of potential sites (discounted cash
flows, NPV analysis, capacity planning)
Plan for capital investments for the future including new stores
or renovations based on location decisions or condition of the
assets
Track lease options and expirations, monitor key dates,
automate payments/billings and identify underperforming sites
Manage the tenant improvement process from design through
construction
Track and manage store modifications, new builds or extensive
re-designs/renovations from inception to successful completion
in a controlled setting that provides complete visibility into all
levels of decisions and activities
Manage service requests, work order processing and
preventive/predictive maintenance
Understand the cost, amount, quality and utilisation of all
retail/HQ space and assets

Retail Investors & Center Managers

Retail real estate intelligence

Manhattan has created a variety of business intelligence applications
for data access, reporting, forecasting and analytics that enable
retail real estate occupiers, managers and investors to effectively
measure, manage and optimize their data to achieve the greatest
efficiencies and financial benefit. They include both alphanumeric
and visual reporting tools designed for executive presentations, daily
performance monitoring and critical decision making.
Executive dashboards provide visibility into key information...

Manage the design and construction process for new buildings

or renovations to bring projects in on time and within budget
Manage the full turnover rent process (forecasting, estimating,
calculations, recoveries, etc)
Perform detailed sales analysis by product category, retail zone,
floor, unit, brand, etc...; as well as comparative sales figures
and sales trends
Compare sales against footfall, weather conditions, marketing
campaigns, etc
Perform rent and service charge accounting, accounts payable
and receivable
Forecast revenue, expenses and cash flow
Benchmark performance against industry statistics

Positioning, Productivity and Innovation

About Trimble
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development with strategic acquisitions to bring the latest positioning technologies to a
wider market.

About Trimble Real Estate & Workplace Solutions

Trimble Real Estate & Workplace Solutions is part of Trimble Buildings, a world leader
in technologies that optimize the complete lifecycle of buildings. Applications from
this group span top brands such as Manhattan, CenterStone, Atrium, Proliance, and
more.
Trimbles product and professional service offerings improve productivity, visibility
and data interoperability, from site selection to optimization of the real estate
portfolio. Trimble technology is a mainstay of the real estate and facility
management industry.

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solutions, please visit realestate.trimble.com or contact:
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