EyeQ, innovation and collaboration lead the way as Wincanton nominated for five awards
Wincanton has been recognised by the prestigious Supply Chain Excellence Awards and Logistics UK Awards with five nominations, including the first for its fully managed digital transport service EyeQ.
Paul Durkin, Chief Customer and Innovation officer at Wincanton, commented:
“This exceptional award recognition is a testament to the way Wincanton is transforming supply chains for its customers through collaboration and next generation thinking.
“We are hugely proud of the achievements of our teams to be recognised among the very best of supply chain and logistics at these prestigious awards, and we wish them the very best of luck at the ceremonies later this year.”
Wincanton has received four nominations in the following categories at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025:
· EyeQ, Wincanton’s fully managed digital transport solution, is recognised for leveraging technology and innovation to manage transport in a more efficient, resilient and sustainable way in the Smart Mobility Award.
· Wincanton’s focus on continuous improvement in its long-term partnership with Screwfix is recognised in the Supply Chain Operations - Partnership Award.
· Screwfix and Wincanton’s ongoing and ambitious carbon reduction initiatives are nominated for the Sustainable Supply Chain Award.
· Our collaboration with Sainsbury’s and Argos as lead provider of transport services is nominated for the Supply Chain Strategy and Design Award.
Additionally, Wincanton’s partnership with start-up ClearQuote, which has delivered HGV and home delivery fleet maintenance and safety powered by AI technology, has been nominated for the Logistics UK Awards Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year.
Venkat Sreeram, Co-founder and Director at ClearQuote, commented:
“The partnership between ClearQuote and Wincanton demonstrates innovation which delivers measurable value to logistics operations. Our collaborative solution demonstrates how AI can transform traditional processes while delivering substantial cost savings, improved safety, and enhanced operational efficiency.”
The partnership is powered by Wincanton’s W² Labs programme and Claire Charlton, Head of Innovation at Wincanton, commented:
"W² Labs provides a hands-on, collaborative way for us to explore emerging technologies, putting technologies into the hands of the end users in practical test beds. ClearQuote applied new and advanced technologies like machine vision and AI to improve operational safety and achieved impressive results.
“We’re delighted to be award nominated alongside them, and we are thrilled that our unique solution has been recognised alongside the most innovative businesses in the UK."
