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4flow研究部是4flow的供应链创新实验室。我们与知名研究机构和领军企业合作，开展深度研究，并在研究和试点项目中对各类新方法进行评估，相关研究成果会定期发布。

4flow 研究部采用以科学为基础、以结果为导向的方法，探讨物流和供应链管理领域的课题。我们将定性和定量研究方法相结合，并融入 4flow 各业务板块的跨职能专业知识。

当前及近期研究项目

业务流程数字化和各类技术的发展（包括物联网 IoT、信息物理系统和自主软件代理）正在推动数据流持续增长。

这为借助数据驱动型规划和管理流程提升效率和效益开辟了新的可能。为了使供应链流程从数据中获益，4flow研究部重点研究利用机器学习技术，用于数据分析和优化的数据科学方法。其中包括特定用例数据生态系统的设计和搭建 – 此类生态系统可确保必要数据质量合格，满足各用例的要求。

研究项目：

HEGEL   SLIDEPLUS   LogiScale    ReKoNeT

这些项目的重点主题：数据科学与供应链 

尽管近年来危机频发，但供应链中的日常风险和突发事件仍未得到充分重视。供应链在应对运营中断方面，往往存在结构性准备不足的问题。与此同时，自然灾害与人为中断的威胁在不断加剧，这使得风险及其后续影响分析成为当前研究的重要课题。

4flow在风险管理领域开展研究，旨在提升供应链网络面对波动和中断时的稳健性和韧性。通过开发经改进的规划及管理流程，以及用于分析和优化的全新方法和工具，可助力供应链网络为应对异常情况做好充分准备。

研究项目：

PREVIEW    InKoRISK   RM-LOG

数学优化流程在供应链领域应用已久。车辆路径规划、集装箱装载、顺序规划等环节存在大量具有实际意义的优化挑战。供应链设计的要求不仅包括在特定服务水平下实现成本最小化，关键因素的波动和环境可持续性同样重要。

4flow研究部针对运输、内部物流及供应链管理各个领域的多重挑战，开发创新优化算法，旨在为日常场景提供切实可行的解决方案，实现成本最小化与效能最大化，同时将可持续性和高度灵活性相结合。在此过程中，我们还会研究新颖流程，例如与知名专家合作探索集成量子计算的可能性。

研究项目：

PROVIDEQ    MultiTrans   

遏制气候变化将对供应链及物流流程产生重大影响。4flow在绿色物流领域开展供应链研究，旨在衡量供应链活动对环境的影响，为理性分析提供更多依据。此外，4flow还会测试提升供应链可持续性或降低其碳排放的策略和措施。长期目标是将生态可持续性扎实融入供应链及运输网络的设计和管理，同时开发全新优化方法。

研究项目：

NOLAN    InTerTrans   

这些项目的重点主题：可持续运输

我们的研究伙伴

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BMBF

BMDV

BAW (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau)

BMWK

ERDF

IIS

DLR

IML

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Institute for Technical and Environmental Law

Johannes Kepler University Linz

KIT

Kühne Logistics University

Leibniz University Hannover

Technical University of Berlin

Technical University Braunschweig

TU Darmstadt

TU Dresden

University of Cologne

4PL Intermodal GmbH

antwortING

FESTO

GAMS Software GmbH

Munich Re

Kühne + Nagel

Robert Bosch

Ubilabs GmbH

Volkswagen

Wittenstein

BMBF

BMDV

BAW (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau)

BMWK

ERDF

IIS

DLR

IML

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Institute for Technical and Environmental Law

Johannes Kepler University Linz

KIT

Kühne Logistics University

Leibniz University Hannover

Technical University of Berlin

Technical University Braunschweig

TU Darmstadt

TU Dresden

University of Cologne

4PL Intermodal GmbH

antwortING

FESTO

GAMS Software GmbH

Munich Re

Kühne + Nagel

Robert Bosch

Ubilabs GmbH

Volkswagen

Wittenstein

研究（英文）

E-commerce

Study: Sustainable packaging in e-commerce

Take a deep dive into a critical yet under-examined aspect of online retail: shipping packaging. A collaboration between the BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik) e-commerce focus group and 4flow, this study offers actionable insights to transform your e-commerce operation.
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Air freight

Study: Rethinking air freight – sustainability and cost efficiency with optimized transportation networks

High-tech and life sciences businesses often depend on air freight to transport high-value goods across global production and distribution networks. Discover strategies to make these air freight networks more sustainable and optimize emissions, costs and resilience in our exclusive study.
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Trends

Study: 4flow trend monitor

What are the key supply chain trends for 2025? From generative AI to supply chain automation and shifting trade regulations, discover 17 essential trends for supply chain in 2025.
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FMCG

Study: Profitability, sustainability and beyond: How can grocery retailers react to growing online sales channels?

Download this 4flow study to learn from quantitative and model-based research how businesses can make the most of digital grocery.
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Warehouse

Study: Sustainable warehousing: Practical measures for emission and cost reduction

From material handling processes to infrastructural measures or energy sources – we explore sustainability levers with great potential for a greener warehouse.
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Warehouse

Study: Warehouse automation and volatile demand – a strategic fit?

Discover 4flow’s latest research study in intralogistics and warehouse design with an interactive online application, where you will have the opportunity to explore the impact of demand volatility on the profitability of warehouse automation solutions.
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Air and sea freight

Study: Shipping, fast and slow – Balancing airfreight and sea freight in volatile manufacturing supply chains

In the study, supply chain researchers from 4flow investigate optimization strategies for balancing air and sea transportation in variable-volume supply chains in the manufacturing industry.
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Intralogistics

Study: Wearables, Sensors & Co. – Making digital intralogistics a reality

In this study, 4flow conducted in-depth interviews with supply chain experts in the automotive manufacturing, automotive supply, and retail industries.
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Retail

Study: Logistics in retail and wholesale – Structures, success factors, and trends

Commerce is the link between production and consumer. As one of the largest branches of economic activity, it generated revenues of approximately €1.5 trillion in 2013 and employed 3.62 million people in Germany alone.
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Sustainability

Study: Costs and Benefits of Green Logistics

In this study, 4flow examined the opportunities presented by various methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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