4flow was recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)*. The report states, “Demand for 4PL has grown by nearly 10% during the past two years, while 44% of shippers report that they plan to outsource logistics activities to a 4PL in the future during that time. Here, we describe recent trends and offerings in 4PL and provide a representative set of leading service providers.” This is the second time 4flow has been listed in the report that was first published in 2023.
The report defines fourth-party logistics (4PL) as a “supply chain services provider that manages the design, build, run, measurement and orchestration of all or part of an end-to-end logistics network for a fee. It coordinates logistics operations via internal and/or external parties, delivering visibility, management control and optimization through an integrated technology platform.” The report continues, “A successful 4PL relationship is rarely short-term. Therefore, a longer-term contract, which speaks to trust and collaboration, defines a true 4PL partnership.”
As a neutral, non-asset-based provider, 4flow finds the best solution for each customer and selects logistics service providers based on optimal cost and service. “With our wide range of supply chain orchestration services, 4flow coordinates and executes activities across the entire supply chain – from strategic planning to mid-term planning and short-term execution”, said Julian Schulcz, COO at 4flow. “We feel that being included in this Gartner Market Guide is a recognition of the high-quality 4PL services 4flow provides for global customers like Adient, AGCO, Mars and many others.”
4flow has over 20 years of experience with supply chain optimization across industries including automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods, life sciences and more. Working with 4flow, businesses can optimize processes and structures, increase service levels, gain supply chain visibility, and reduce supply chain costs.
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*Gartner, Market Guide for Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), Matthew Beckett, David Gonzalez, November 20, 2024
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