Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with Unipart Group to become its non-food fulfilment provider.

Argos is deploying the Retalix yard management software system at its nine distribution centres across the UK to optimise resources and improve efficiencies in day-to-day operations.

Masternaut Three X has unveiled a satellite-based trailer tracking system designed to improve asset management and boost trailer security.

Publisher HarperCollins has signed a sea and air freight contract with DHL, which will see the logistics giant dispatch two million kilos of mail and books annually.

Link 51 has completed a pallet racking storage installation for diesel engine manufacturer Perkins.

Hermes, formerly known as Parcelnet, has launched a consumer-to-consumer service to meet increased demand for convenient home delivery, following the growth of internet, online retail and ebay changing shopping behaviour.

NYK Logistics UK has appointed Richard Shore to further develop its activities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Oakland International is extending operations into Ireland with a new multi-temperature depot located near the port of Dublin.

Technology services provider Telent chose Jungheinrich to supply it with a more flexible materials handling and storage system for its 80,000 sq ft central contract marshalling centre in Coventry.

Companies need to be aware that procurement isn’t just about saving money, according to Johan Denekamp, group chief executive of 4C Associates.