4flow Brings SAP Supply Chain Expertise to the U.S.

⇨ 4flow has expanded its SAP partnership to the United States, appointing Akhilesh Mohan as vice president of supply chain consulting to lead the initiative.

⇨ The expansion reinforces 4flow's commitment to providing comprehensive SAP consulting and implementation services to clients across North America, building on its existing partnership in Germany.

⇨ 4flow's notable project includes working with INEOS Automotive to establish efficient supply chain processes, enabling the new automotive manufacturer to begin production of its Grenadier vehicle within four years.

4flow, a global provider of supply chain consulting, software and managed services, recently announced that it has expanded its SAP partnership to the United States and has welcomed a global industry leader to direct the initiative.

Akhilesh Mohan will oversee 4flow’s SAP practice as vice president of supply chain consulting. Mohan comes to 4flow from accenture. He brings nearly 20 years of expertise in SAP implementation and consulting with clients worldwide.

The moves build on 4flow’s SAP partnership in Germany and reinforce the company’s commitment to providing top-tier SAP consulting and implementation capabilities to more clients worldwide.

“Our goal is to partner with businesses across North America to ensure that they can navigate the complexities of the modern supply chain landscape effectively,” 4flow CEO Kai Althoff said. “This expansion marks a significant milestone in 4flow’s growth strategy. We continue to strengthen our global presence and our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive success for our clients.”

4flow offers the following SAP services and products: SAP consulting, transformation, implementation, training and support for S/4HANA and SAP Supply Chain Management solutions, including Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM), Transportation Management (SAP TM), Yard Logistics (SAP YL) and Business Network for Logistics (SAP BN4L); Production Planning and Scheduling (PP/DS); SAP add-ons for network design, planning and visualization; and sustainability consulting with Product Footprint Management.

Mohan will lead 4flow’s efforts from Atlanta, where he is based. He and his team will have a presence across North America and especially in Detroit, 4flow’s North American headquarters.

“This allows 4flow to introduce its renowned methodologies and deep SAP consulting expertise to more clients,” Mohan said. “By leveraging our proven track record in optimizing supply chain processes and in enhancing operational efficiency, 4flow is poised to deliver significant value to businesses.”

One of 4Fllow’s notable supply chain clients is INEOS Automotive, founded in 2017 as a new automotive manufacturer, when it faced a unique challenge. It aimed to start production of a new vehicle in just four years, which meant it needed to establish end-to-end supply chain processes, including information and material flows, as efficiently as possible. The automotive start-up needed to manage the start of production of an especially complex new vehicle, the Grenadier, an off-road 4×4, while building an entirely new ecosystem of suppliers, IT systems and processes.

INEOS Automotive worked with 4flow to define and implement a target operating model, including how supply chain management would collaborate with the research & development, sales, manufacturing and procurement functions. 4flow supported INEOS Automotive with logistics planning. The material flow and line feeding process were determined for each part of the Grenadier, from arrival at the plant to the point of use. The joint team designed a software landscape to support the flow of materials, including SAP EWM, SAP iPPE and SAP S4/HANA. 4flow supported the INEOS Automotive team with transformation management, coordinating with stakeholders across the supply chain to build and align processes, organization and IT concurrently. With 4flow, INEOS Automotive established and stabilized its supply chain processes – enabling it to begin production of an entirely new vehicle in less than four years. In 2023, the automotive manufacturer ramped up production of the Grenadier at its plant in Hambach, France.

4flow is a leading global provider of supply chain consulting, software and fourth-party logistics (4PL) services. 4flow consulting offers one-stop management consulting, concept development and implementation support for logistics and supply chain management. 4flow software creates modern solutions for supply chain network and transportation optimization. As a neutral 4PL, 4flow management develops and optimizes customers’ supply chain networks.