4flow named a Representative Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools* for fifth consecutive year

4flow has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. The report states, “Volatility is forcing CSCOs [chief supply chain officers] to frequently redesign their supply chain networks to stay competitive. By adopting analytical modeling approaches, leaders can make informed decisions and ensure future-ready networks. This guide helps CSCOs understand the market for tools that support this modeling.”

This is the fifth year in a row that 4flow has been listed in this Gartner Market Guide. According to the guide, “Supply chain network design tools support the creation of network models with the application of advanced analytics to determine the optimal supply chain design in a structured, scalable and repeatable way.”

“4flow supports global businesses to navigate today’s complexity with end-to-end supply chain optimization, including network and transportation optimization,” said Kai Althoff, CEO of 4flow. “We strongly believe that our inclusion as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools for the fifth consecutive year reflects the value we provide to our customers.”

4flow network design software is modular and enables end-to-end optimization, from network visualization and analysis to transportation planning and inventory optimization. The built-in AI optimization engine facilitates smarter design decisions, simulates scenarios and identifies optimal trade-offs of factors like cost, service and risk. Planning results are fully compatible with existing IT ecosystems. The software’s algorithms and heuristics for network design and supply chain planning are developed in-house and reflect more than 25 years of expertise.

Find out more about 4flow network design software.

*Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools, Vicky Forman, Pia Orup Lund, February 16, 2026

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