How Penske Logistics Transforms Fleet Intelligence with Kafka and AI
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How Penske Logistics Transforms Fleet Intelligence with Data Streaming and AI

Real-time visibility has become essential in logistics. As supply chains grow more complex, providers must shift from delayed, batch-based systems to event-driven architectures. Data Streaming technologies like Apache Kafka and Apache Flink enable this shift by allowing continuous processing of data from telematics, inventory systems, and customer interactions. Penske Logistics is leading the way—using Confluent’s platform to stream and process 190 million IoT messages daily. This powers predictive maintenance, faster roadside assistance, and higher fleet uptime. The result: smarter operations, improved service, and a scalable foundation for the future of logistics.
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Real-Time Supply Chain Control Tower with Apache Kafka
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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. This blog post explores a solution that ingests all information flows into a unified central nervous system. 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.
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