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FourKites Supply Chain Logistics Control Tower Powered by AI and Data Streaming with Confluent and Kafka

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Inside FourKites Logistics Platform: Data Streaming for AI and End-to-End Visibility in the Supply Chain

ByKai Waehner
14. July 2025

Global supply chains face constant disruption. Trade conflicts, wars, inflation, and shifting regulations are making logistics more unpredictable than ever. Traditional systems can’t keep up with the speed and complexity of today’s challenges. This blog post shows how FourKites, a leader in supply chain visibility, uses data streaming with Apache Kafka in the cloud, and AI to power real-time logistics. With over 3 million shipments tracked daily, FourKites delivers more than visibility — it enables fast, autonomous decisions at global scale.

Real-Time Supply Chain Control Tower with Apache Kafka

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A Real-Time Supply Chain Control Tower powered by Kafka

ByKai Waehner
23. September 2022

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.