# 4flow > 4flow is a leading global provider of supply chain consulting, software, and fourth-party logistics (4PL) services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Germany, 4flow offers end-to-end supply chain solutions — from strategy, planning and optimization to technology implementation, digital twins, AI, transportation and inventory management, and managed supply chain orchestration. With more than 25 years of experience and over 20 locations worldwide, 4flow helps enterprises turn the complexity of supply chains into clear decisions and measurable business success. Last updated: 2026-08-18 — language: en ## Supply chain consulting - [Supply chain consulting](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-consulting): Overview of 4flow's supply chain consulting services, from strategy to implementation. - [Supply chain strategy](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-consulting/strategy): Strategic supply chain design, network strategy and transformation. - [Supply chain planning & optimization](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-consulting/planning-optimization): Demand, supply, production and inventory planning and optimization. - [Technology implementation](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-consulting/technology-implementation): Implementation of supply chain planning and execution systems. ## Managed supply chain services - [Managed supply chain services](https://www.4flow.com/managed-supply-chain-services): Overview of 4flow's managed supply chain services. - [Supply chain orchestration services](https://www.4flow.com/managed-supply-chain-services/supply-chain-orchestration-services): End-to-end orchestration and management of supply chain operations. - [4PL services](https://www.4flow.com/managed-supply-chain-services/4pl-services): Fourth-party logistics (4PL) services for outsourcing and managing complex logistics networks. - [Data solutions](https://www.4flow.com/managed-supply-chain-services/data-solutions): Data-driven solutions for supply chain transparency and decision support. ## Supply chain software - [Supply chain software](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-software): Overview of 4flow's supply chain software products. - [optaire by 4flow](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-and-logistics-optimization-platform): AI-native end-to-end supply chain and logistics optimization platform. - [Transportation management system (TMS)](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-software/transportation-management-system-tms): Transportation management and optimization software. - [Supply chain network design software](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-software/supply-chain-network-design-software): Software for modeling and designing supply chain networks. - [Integrated material and transportation planning software](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-software/integrated-material-and-transportation-planning-software): Integrated planning of material flows and transportation. - [Kinaxis applications](https://www.4flow.com/supply-chain-software/kinaxis-applications): Implementation and services for Kinaxis supply chain planning applications. ## Industries - [Industries](https://www.4flow.com/industries): Overview of the industries served by 4flow. - [Automotive manufacturers](https://www.4flow.com/industries/automotive-manufacturer) - [Automotive suppliers](https://www.4flow.com/industries/automotive-suppliers) - [Basic materials and chemicals](https://www.4flow.com/industries/basic-materials-and-chemicals) - [Consumer goods and retail](https://www.4flow.com/industries/consumer-goods-and-retail) - [Energy and utilities](https://www.4flow.com/industries/energy-and-utilities) - [Life sciences](https://www.4flow.com/industries/life-sciences) - [Machinery manufacturers](https://www.4flow.com/industries/machinery-manufacturers) - [Semiconductors and high-tech](https://www.4flow.com/industries/semiconductors-and-high-tech) - [Renewable energy](https://www.4flow.com/industries/renewable-energy) - [Logistics service providers](https://www.4flow.com/industries/logistics-service-providers) - [Defense](https://www.4flow.com/industries/defense) - [Small and medium-sized businesses](https://www.4flow.com/industries/small-and-medium-sized-businesses) - [Aerospace and aviation](https://www.4flow.com/industries/aerospace-and-aviation) ## About 4flow - [About 4flow](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow): Overview of the company, its history and culture. - [About us](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/about-us): Company profile, vision and values. - [References](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/references): Customer references and awards. - [Awards & recognitions](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/references/awards-recognitions): Analyst recognitions including Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM). - [Research & innovation](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/research-innovation): 4flow research - methods, studies and pilot projects. - [Partners and associations](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/partners-associations): Technology and research partners. - [Locations](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/locations): Global 4flow office locations. - [4flowers in the spotlight](https://www.4flow.com/about-4flow/4flowers-in-the-spotlight): Employee stories and culture. ## Insights & events - [Insights & events](https://www.4flow.com/insights-events): Overview of news, resources, studies and events. - [News](https://www.4flow.com/news): Company and industry news. - [Blog](https://www.4flow.com/blog): Supply chain insights and expert articles. - [Press center](https://www.4flow.com/press): Press releases and media resources. - [Success stories](https://www.4flow.com/success-stories): Customer success stories and case studies. - [4flow studies](https://www.4flow.com/studies): Research studies on supply chain topics. - [Guides, studies and webinars](https://www.4flow.com/guides-studies-and-webinars): Downloadable guides, studies and on-demand webinars. - [Events](https://www.4flow.com/events): Conferences, trade fairs and 4flow events. - [Upcoming live webinars](https://www.4flow.com/webinars): Schedule of upcoming live webinars. ## Contact - [Contact](https://www.4flow.com/contact): Contact 4flow and find your nearest office. ## Optional - [Imprint](https://www.4flow.com/imprint): Legal imprint. - [Data privacy](https://www.4flow.com/data-privacy): Privacy policy. - [Careers](https://careers.4flow.com/): Jobs and careers at 4flow. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/4flow): 4flow on LinkedIn. ## llms-full.txt - [llms-full.txt (full text)](https://www.4flow.com/llms-full.txt): Full Markdown content of the curated pages.