Services | 4PL

As 4PL, we optimise, coordinate and strategically plan the entire logistics chain on behalf of renowned customers throughout Europe.

Advantages of the Modular 4PL Approach (TO4^on)

Driven by our customers’ increasing need for centralised and efficient supply chain management, the Sostmeier Group has evolved from a traditional lead logistics provider into a high-performance 4PL partner. Today, we combine forwarding expertise with digitally managed processes – creating a real competitive advantage along the entire supply chain.

With our modular 4PL approach, TO4^on, we provide customised solutions that not only optimise your logistics processes, but also create tangible added value in the areas of finance, IT, reporting and archiving. Rely on transparency, efficiency and intelligent control – with the Sostmeier Group as your strategic logistics partner.

Optimisation of logistics processes

High degree of automation in transport order allocation
Optimisation in freight forwarding through shipment consolidation
TO4^on RTT: Monitoring and real time tracking
TO4^on Direct: Management of special shipments
TO4^onGroupage: Cost-effective shipping through bundling of small consignments and networks
TO4^on X-Dock: Efficiency through direct transhipment without intermediate storage
TO4^onTender: From support to comprehensive tender management

Financial optimisation

One vendor invoicing
Automatic invoice control
Self-billing with carrier
Payment term agreements independent of carrier billing

IT optimisation

Reduction of interfaces
Variabilisation of TMS investment and maintenance

Reporting

TO4^on BI: Provides transparency about current transport turnover, carriers used, transport modes, volumes, etc.
TO4^on KPI: Carriers and defined corporate KPIs

Archiving

Paperless
Document on demand

Experienced Transport Analysts Take Charge

Our 4PL processes are managed by experienced transport analysts with a background in freight forwarding. Their goal: to achieve both operational and strategic savings in transport costs – in a sound, sustainable and measurable way.

But 4PL offers more than just a direct reduction in transport costs: by reducing internal process costs in areas such as freight forwarding, IT, purchasing, accounting and HR, as well as by variabilising control costs, our approach creates noticeable relief. At the same time, our 4PL approach reduces the need for investment in in-house digitalisation solutions.

The transparency gained across all logistics processes and costs enables decision-makers to make well-founded, quick and future-oriented decisions – with measurable added value for the entire company.