THE BBC reported this week that an exit payment of up to £100 billion may be requested from the UK by the EU to cover Brexit costs.

Any change of relationship between parties always has ‘switching costs’, even though these may be unseen.

That is why building and maintaining a relationship with your supply chain is essential. It’s not only the visible cost of the service, it’s also the hidden cost being taken into account.

The siting of Amazon at Omega brings to Warrington a massive opportunity to embed the company firmly as part of the local economy and build a lasting relationship.

The same can be said of Asda, Brakes, Travis Perkins and Plastic Omnium as other Omega residents.

To go from a site without shape or purpose to an international leading logistics park over the course of five or so years has been miraculous and has required the delivery of real vision.

Blending the ingredients for success; infrastructure, investment funds, opportunity, location, good communication, low bureaucracy and overall fit takes real skill.

Well done to Warrington. Locking firms in should be easier, but will still take effort.

LAWRENCE Bellamy is deputy provost at the University of Chester’s Padgate campus