BAT Optimizes Outbound Transportation with Kinaxis TLO by 4flow

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BAT Optimizes Outbound Transportation with Kinaxis TLO by 4flow

Case study of BAT implementing Kinaxis Transportation Load Optimizer by 4flow to replace Excel and SAP APO TLB for global outbound transport planning.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Kinaxis

BAT replaced fragmented Excel and SAP APO TLB processes with the Kinaxis TLO by 4flow embedded in RapidResponse. A US pilot across two central and twenty regional DCs achieved 3-month planning visibility, 90 percent automated STO generation, and unified data for transportation and supply planners. The project established a global template covering multiple supply chain archetypes, enabling subsequent roll-outs in Brazil and five additional markets for both domestic and export networks.

Key takeaways

Kinaxis TLO by 4flow replaced Excel and SAP APO TLB with a single embedded optimization engine

US pilot delivered 3-month advance planning visibility and 90 percent automated STO creation

Transportation and supply planners now share one platform and dataset, eliminating inconsistencies

Global template approach accommodates regional archetypes while standardizing configuration

High user acceptance achieved through early involvement of planners in design and rollout

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