Unlike the siloed approach to facilities management (FM) that many companies take, IFM brings together all FM processes and systems under one centralised team. An IFM team oversees vendor management, capital planning, asset management, energy management, and every other function that keeps your facilities running smoothly.

Manufacturers that adopt IFM may have a centralised team at each location and at the regional or portfolio level, which drives additional efficiencies and supports the sharing of best practices among site teams. By taking a holistic view and coordinating projects across areas, an IFM team can find opportunities for savings and operational improvements that might not be apparent when managing these functions separately.

Adopting IFM typically involves outsourcing the function to an FM service provider. Depending on the nature of your contract, the provider may bring your current FM staff onto their payroll. This approach lets you keep the people who know your facilities better than anyone. At the same time, you tap into the provider's cutting-edge tech, tried-and-true methods and deep expertise in managing facilities.

Your FM team can help drive business results when it is structured to achieve leadership goals such as cutting costs, reaching decarbonisation targets and increasing employee retention. IFM supports all these objectives by improving efficiencies and reducing risks.

JLL’s IFM team helps manufacturers proactively plan, manage and operate their facilities to support business outcomes. We handle the complexities of managing facilities so you can stay focused on your core business.

Contact us to learn more about IFM services.