As the largest British logistics company, providing supply chain services to some of the world’s most recognised names, we have over 17,500 colleagues, operate more than 3,400 vehicles and six million square foot of warehouse space and generate annual revenue of over £1bn. Our size and scale provides us with operational efficiencies that underpin our …
Read moreSupply chains consistently produce massive amounts of data. Finding ways to effectively collate, analyse and use this data remains a challenge for many logistics providers. That’s one of the reasons we’ve a dedicated a category to data in our W2 Labs start up programme. With 3,400 vehicles, over 200 sites and with millions of product …
Read moreWe operate thousands of “assets” – whether that’s our 17,500 people, 3,400 vehicles or over 200 sites – both for our own business and on behalf of our customers. We want these to work as effectively as possible for the benefit of all involved. We can do this, for example, by using the best planning …
Read moreWatching my daughters grow up is a constant reminder of how much, and how quickly, our environment is changing. Our children seem to have devices in their hands from an early age and naturally embrace the digital world with ease. It’s a world with data at your fingertips and, it’s always on. This world offers …
Read moreMuch has been made of the potential autonomous vehicles in the transport sector. On-board computers may be trusted on the most straightforward motorway journeys, however it is likely that drivers will continue to hold a safety-critical role for more complicated driving and manoeuvres We operate more than 3,400 vehicles and our 4,000 drivers are a vital company …
Read moreWINCANTON LAUNCHES DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION PROGRAMME: W2 LABS Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has launched W2 Labs – a new programme aimed at challenging start-ups from around the world to develop innovative solutions to industry challenges defined by the Wincanton Group. Run in partnership with L Marks, the corporate innovation specialist and early-stage investor, start-ups are invited …
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