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Elevate wins GBP £800,000 racking deal for Newry site

The project will add 17,000 pallet locations at S&W Wholesale's new 180,000 sq ft distribution centre, boosting capacity across Ireland.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

ERP event shows firms need basics before AI adoption

Businesses were urged to fix data, processes and governance first, as AI in ERP was shown to depend on stronger operational basics.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Supply Chain

Microlise appoints Patrick Viney as Asia-Pacific director

Pressure on fleet operators to improve safety and compliance is driving Microlise's regional push as it expands sales across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data governance

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand will get new AI tools as the software maker says the update can cut manual work and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

IMI launches full supply chain software suite in UK

UK retailers and logistics firms could cut labour and freight pressures as IMI widens its offer from warehouse tools to a full supply chain suite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms

The pilot aims to help retailers turn sales and customer data into faster decisions on stock, layouts and planning, Fujitsu said.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

TCS to overhaul METRO's IT landscape across regions

The wholesaler aims to cut duplication and complexity as it shifts to a more centralised system across Europe and Asia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2026

Digital Transformation

Australian agencies win Shopify Build Award for Lioness

The win highlights how a wholesale-first fashion brand has turned online sales into a global growth engine, shipping to 95 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Manufacturing

FedEx launches Guangzhou to Sydney freighter service

The new route should trim transit times by up to a day for some Asian shipments and give Australian importers more freight capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations

The retailer says the new platform cut manual checks and held up through Black Friday, easing strain as sales surged across five markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Manufacturing

Elithea launches UK ERP research platform for buyers

Businesses can now compare ERP options without handing over contact details, as Elithea's UK platform offers free research tools and cost calculators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

Annexa targets new AI opportunities at SuiteWorld 2026

Annexa says mid-market businesses can lift productivity without adding staff by automating routine ERP work and unlocking new sales chances.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment

Uncertainty over tax policy is delaying growth plans, with 54% of SME owners holding off major investment until after the Autumn Budget.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

eCommerce

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas

Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Settle secures USD $240 million facility to expand lending

The new funding should widen access to working capital for smaller product businesses as Settle expands support for bigger customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027

Employers are prioritising scarce skills and critical roles as pay rises stay broadly flat across Australia, Aon said.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026

Supply Chain

Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce

Urban diners and wholesalers can now buy wild beef and Torres Strait lobster direct from remote Indigenous producers through Wild Foods' new platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026