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Transportation optimization and network design in Kinaxis Maestro™

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Unlock the full potential of your supply chain with 4flow’s certified Kinaxis applications fully embedded in Kinaxis Maestro™

  • Ensure seamless planning with fully embedded solutions

     

  • Optimize networks with real-time transparency

     

  • Reduce transportation costs by up to 20%

Integrate transportation optimization and network design in Kinaxis Maestro™

Kinaxis Maestro™ empowers planning teams with advanced concurrent planning and AI-driven capabilities, delivering end-to-end visibility and supporting agile decision-making. 

As a certified Kinaxis partner, 4flow enhances your Maestro experience with industry-leading transportation and network optimization applications. Our solutions are embedded directly in Maestro, letting you optimize loads, reduce costs and emissions and improve asset utilization – all in one user-friendly environment.

In addition to 4flow’s proven optimization technology, we also provide you with expert integration and support to maximize the value of your Kinaxis solution.

4flow’s certified Kinaxis applications are embedded directly in the Maestro platform for seamless optimization of transportation and network design

4flow’s certified Kinaxis applications are embedded directly in the Maestro platform for seamless optimization of transportation and network design

4flow’s certified Kinaxis applications are embedded directly in the Maestro platform for seamless optimization of transportation and network design

4flow’s certified Kinaxis applications are embedded directly in the Maestro platform for seamless optimization of transportation and network design

Native Kinaxis Maestro apps built for your use case

Reduce costs and emissions with automatic shipment bundling

Transport optimization and load building

The Kinaxis TLO by 4flow revolutionizes supply chain planning by integrating transportation. Optimize transportation loads, reduce costs and support your sustainability goals – all within Kinaxis Maestro™. 

Key capabilities: 

  • Integrate transportation optimization into demand and supply planning early
  • Automate shipment bundling for maximum truckload utilization
  • Get full visibility over optimization potential and KPIs, from costs to impact on inventory
  • Track emissions with built-in sustainability reporting

Real-time visibility and analysis for proactive optimization

Network design and optimization

Kinaxis NWD by 4flow empowers you to design, analyze and optimize your supply chain network in real time. Make proactive decisions to adapt to changing demand, transportation routes and market conditions.

Key capabilities:

  • Model your network in real time and perform scenario analysis
  • Get end-to-end supply chain transparency
  • Optimize your distribution networks, routes and inventory flows
  • Proactively manage your supply chain through market changes
  • Seamlessly integrate your results with Kinaxis Maestro™  

Balance inventory across sites to align space, cost, and service

Inventory allocation

Kinaxis NWD by 4flow transforms inventory management by enabling you to simulate and optimize product allocation across distribution points. The app supports you to make scenario-driven decisions and strategically position inventory, so you can prevent bottlenecks, minimize excess space and enhance your supply chain’s responsiveness. 

Key capabilities:

  • Balance product volumes across locations to ensure stable and optimized warehouse utilization
  • Simulate space requirements at each node based on SKU mix and demand patterns
  • Understand how different allocation strategies influence costs, lead times and space constraints
  • Detect imbalances, excess inventory or capacity gaps before implementation

Features designed to deliver real value

Bring the power of transportation and network optimization into Kinaxis Maestro

  • Integrated supply chain planning

    Break down silos and ensure efficient and resilient planning results. 

  • Concurrent planning technology

    Embedded apps and connected data mean all plans – from orders to transportation to network design – are feasible and aligned from the start.

  • Demand consolidation and transportation optimization 

    Automatically bundle shipments to maximize truckload utilization and reduce transportation spending. 

  • Continuous network optimization

    Continuously adapt your network to changing business needs. 

  • Sustainability and compliance 

    Track and reduce emissions, support sustainability initiatives and improve resource efficiency. 

Your benefits with Kinaxis applications by 4flow

  • Cost savings

    Cost savings

    Reduce network and transportation costs by up to 20%.

  • Improved utilization

    Improved utilization

    Increase truck and asset utilization by up to 20%.

  • Reduced carbon emissions

    Reduced carbon emissions

    Cut transportation-related emissions by over 15%.

  • No system breaks

    No system breaks

    Enjoy seamless data flow and process integration within Kinaxis Maestro™.

  • Greater planning efficiency

    Greater planning efficiency

    Move from manual, reactive processes to automated, proactive planning.

  • Enhanced visibility

    Enhanced visibility

    Gain transparency into KPIs, costs and optimization potential for continuous improvement.

Optimize transportation directly in Kinaxis Maestro

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Proven success across industries

BAT and 4flow implement supply and transportation planning optimization

FMCG

The challenge

BAT depended on a combination of platforms for transportation and supply planning, leading to some data inconsistencies and process inefficiencies.

The solution 

4flow worked with BAT to support the roll-out of the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow for outbound transportation in the United States as a pilot, then globally. 

The results

  • Kinaxis TLO by 4flow and Kinaxis Maestro ™ implemented in US market
  • Global roll-out concept developed for the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow
  • 3 months’ advance planning visibility achieved
  • Improved planning efficiency and smooth collaboration among departments

Optimizing last-mile transportation with Kinaxis TLO by 4flow

Global consumer goods manufacturer

During a Kinaxis Rapid Start implementation, a global consumer goods company replaced its legacy planning system and implemented the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow to optimize its last-mile hub network in North America.

The challenge

Inefficient siloed planning processes, limited scenario planning capabilities and low end-to-end visibility in legacy load building system. 

The solution 

Implement the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow to quickly optimize planning in the last-mile hub network in North America

The results

  • Kinaxis TLO by 4flow implemented within 3.5 months during a Rapid Start Kinaxis Maestro rollout
  • Up to 10% increase in truck utilization for planned shipments
  • 27% transportation cost savings projected for the first year
  • Streamlined planning through exception-based reporting

Transforming transportation planning with the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow

Beverage manufacturer

As part of a broader supply chain transformation, a leading FMCG manufacturer in the beverage sector implemented the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow to digitize and automate its transportation planning process.

The challenge

Manual processes created bottlenecks, impacting overall transportation efficiency and driving up costs.

The solution

Implement the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow to digitize and automate transportation planning 

The results 

  • Fully digitized transportation planning
  • Automated transportation optimization considering inventory, incompatibilities and other constraints
  • Improved asset utilization and fewer shipments
  • Over 15% reduction in transportation-related emissions

FAQs

TLO is natively embedded in Kinaxis Maestro and supports concurrent planning workflows. It works seamlessly with S&OP processes and “what-next” scenario planning, ensuring transportation is considered from the start.

TLO enables planners to:

  • Consolidate shipments early by adjusting demands
  • Optimize truck and container loads using real-world constraints
  • Reduce freight spend and CO₂ emissions
  • Increase load utilization across FTL, LTL, FCL, and milk runs

Yes. TLO supports:

  • Full Truck Load (FTL)
  • Less-than-Truck Load (LTL)
  • Full Container Load (FCL)
  • Less-than-Container Load (LCL)
  • Milk runs and intercompany shipments

Yes. TLO can be tailored to specific network constraints, planning horizons, and transportation strategies. It supports both strategic and operational planning levels.

By consolidating shipments and optimizing load utilization, TLO reduces the number of trips and empty space in trucks, directly lowering CO₂ emissions and supporting green logistics initiatives.

The Kinaxis TLO by 4flow uses:

  • Material and order data
  • Transportation constraints (e.g., freight rates, capacities)
  • Network characteristics (e.g., lanes, hubs)
  • Planning parameters from Kinaxis Maestro

Kinaxis NWD by 4flow can start modeling, analyzing and optimizing your network with just two types of data input. That means the software is usable for most businesses – even if all you have are addresses of your network sites and shipment data from recent weeks. If you have additional data, you can add data types for an even fuller picture.

Supply chains face growing complexity, shifting customer expectations and constant cost pressure. Optimizing your network gives you greater cost control, increased flexibility and improved service while supporting long-term sustainability and growth.

Are you ready to boost your supply chain with effective software?