A Real-Time Supply Chain Control Tower powered by Kafka

A modern supply chain requires just-in-time production, global logistics, and complex manufacturing processes. Intelligent control of the supply network is becoming increasingly demanding, not just because of Covid. At the same time, digitalization is generating exponentially growing data streams along the value chain. This blog post explores a solution that links the control with the data streams leveraging Apache Kafka to provide end-to-end visibility of your supply chain. All the digital information flows into a unified central nervous system enabling comprehensive control and timely response. The idea of the Supply Chain Control Tower becomes a reality: An integrated data cockpit with real-time access to all levels and systems of the supply chain.

(Originally posted on Kai Waehner’s blog: “A Real-Time Supply Chain Control Tower powered by Kafka”… Join the data streaming community and stay informed about new blog posts by subscribing to my newsletter)

What is a supply chain control tower?

A supply chain is a network of companies and people that are involved in the production and delivery of a product or service. Today, many supply chains are global and involve intra-logistics, widespread enterprise logistics, and B2B data sharing for end-to-end supply chains.