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There might be doom and gloom around in the media but our industry survey shows that supply chain professionals are a model of grace under pressure.

Wilson Bowden Developments and the Northwest Development Agency, in partnership with the Rochdale Development Agency and Rochdale Council, have submitted a planning application for 600,000 sq ft of industrial space at the 420-acre Kingsway business park.

Ever-changing patterns in customer demand, globalisation, multi-channel distribution, outsourced manufacturing, and increased competition all add to the complexity of supply chains, writes Jessica Davies.

Glasgow University has taken a lease on new industrial warehouse space at Govan, close to its West End campus, while simultaneously surrendering the lease on its previous premises at Kingston Bridge. The university has taken a new ten-year lease, with a m

Construction firm Laing O’Rourke has taken two industrial units totalling more than 200,000 sq ft at the former Carlsberg Tetley Distribution Centre at Silvertown in East London.

Deloitte has been appointed administrators to Entertainment UK, the wholesale division of Woolworths Group, alongside the parent company.

BORPower oil additive, which claims to improve fuel consumption by more than ten per cent and reduce engine wear, has launched in the UK.

International chemical manufacturer Brunner Mond has extended its relationship with Ken Thomas Logistics, a Seafield Logistics company, after signing a three year distribution and warehousing deal.

Sales brokers Jenks has chosen Wincanton to design and manage a 320,000 sq ft warehouse and co-ordinate the distribution of around 40 loads per day.

GAC, the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider, has opened an office at Maputo in Mozambique with a second office to follow in Beira.