--- title: "Make or buy: how to choose the right operating model for your supply chain" description: Discover a practical framework for choosing, or combining, operating models that includes FAQs and real-world case studies. image: https://explore.4flow.com/hubfs/02_landing%20pages/4fm/Mockup_make%20or%20buy.png --- [![4flow](https://explore.4flow.com/hubfs/logo%20(1).svg "4flow")](http://4flow.com) [Contact](https://www.4flow.com/contact) Download # Make or buy? How to choose the right operating model for your supply chain [Download now](https://explore.4flow.com/how-to-choose-the-right-operating-model-for-your-supply-chain#form) As supply chains become more complex, supply chain leaders face a critical decision: Should supply chain management remain in-house, or is it time to partner with a specialized provider?  This guide helps supply chain leaders evaluate the advantages and trade-offs of internal and 4PL operating models by exploring how each model supports five key areas of supply chain performance. Download your free guide and discover a practical framework for choosing, or combining, operating models that includes FAQs and real-world case studies.  [Get your copy](https://explore.4flow.com/how-to-choose-the-right-operating-model-for-your-supply-chain#form) ![Mockup\_make or buy](https://explore.4flow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02_landing%20pages/4fm/Mockup_make%20or%20buy.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=Mockup_make%20or%20buy.png) ## Download now [![4flow](https://explore.4flow.com/hubfs/logo%20(1).svg "4flow")](http://4flow.com) - [Imprint](https://www.4flow.com/imprint) - [Contact](https://www.4flow.com/contact) - [Data privacy](https://www.4flow.com/data-privacy) - [Careers](https://careers.4flow.com/) © 2025 4flow SE [Newsletter](https://www.4flow.com/news-resources/newsletter) - - - - - - -