IBS has signed an agreement with the do-it-yourself chain Hubo in Belgium regarding a new software solution, including software, services and hardware, to be used by the head office and all ninety stores.

Woolworths has completed an implementation of Manhattan Associates’ supply chain platform at its distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent in just 16 weeks.

Fife Warehousing has bought the 172,000 sq ft former Solectron manufacturing plant in Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline opposite its existing premises.

Electrical goods wholesaler Moss Electrical is relocating to Dartford, Kent, from east London, following its purchase of a 119,780 sq ft warehouse from AXA REIM for £7.4 million.

Food producer and distributor JJ Food Services has opted to buy a 33,000 sq ft design and build warehouse at Shepborough Development’s ISIS scheme at Agecroft Commerce Park in Manchester.

Massey Wilcox Transport has acquired its 180,000 distribution building at Avonmouth, Bristol, from Colesbourne Asset Management and an adjoining 3.5 acres from Bristol Port Company.

Crosswater Holdings has taken units 1, 22, 23 and 24, totalling 64,914 sq ft at Legal & General and Space Property’s 178,824 sq ft Charles Park industrial scheme, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent.

Work has started on site for a new 150,000 sq ft speculative warehouse at Frontier Estates’ A1M1Link industrial and distribution park in Thrapston, Northamptonshire.

Almost 60 per cent of UK IT managers admit that they lack a consolidated view of data across their supply chains – much higher than in France or Germany, according to research conducted for Sterling Commerce by Vanson Bourne.

After-market services are set to grow dramatically over the next five years, according to a study produced by Capgemini in partnership with DHL.