Our W2 labs programme, was launched in 2017 to encourage start-ups to pitch ideas for how digitisation can drive improvement across the supply chain.
Run in partnership with L Marks, the corporate innovation specialist and early-stage investor, start-ups are invited to apply to work with Wincanton across five categories.
Improving asset utilisation – improving the management of both internal and customer assets.
Accessing and brokering excess space – helping Wincanton buy and sell under-utilised warehouse space and transport capacity.
Connected cab and driver technology – creating a better connection between the driver in the cab and vehicle to improve safety, increase efficiency and deliver a better driving experience.
Data challenges – enhancing the value of our data to improve decision making.
Wildcard – this is an open category for ideas that could help Wincanton make breakthrough developments in its business model or supply chain market.
With 90 original applications and 24 start-ups invited to pitch, six businesses were invited to progress to the development stage. These projects are an ongoing and we are already seeing results.
We believe that initiatives like this have the potential to shape the future of the UK logistics industry.
Information for our upcoming labs programme can be found via the link below.
