The customer | Ahlers
Ahlers is a global logistics company offering end-to-end supply chain solutions for various industries. They help businesses optimize transport, warehousing, and customs operations to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The challenge | Getting real-time, accurate reports
Ahlers needed a centralized data architecture to improve reporting and operational insights. Their data was spread across multiple sources, including Salesforce and Alaska Software, making it difficult to generate real-time, accurate reports. They needed an integrated solution to automate data collection, enhance visibility, and drive data-driven decision-making.
The approach | An agile data strategy
To address this challenge, we followed a structured, agile approach:
- We conducted business analysis workshops to align reporting needs and data definitions.
- We implemented Microsoft Fabric as the central data platform.
- We used the Medallion Architecture to collect, clean, and standardize data from various sources.
- We built automated data pipelines for ingestion and transformation.
- We integrated Power BI for real-time reporting and business insights.
- Ahlers’ internal data teams worked closely with us to refine the data model and ensure accuracy.
The technology | Working towards a future-proof data ecosystem
We worked with:
- Microsoft Fabric for data collection, transformation, and warehousing;
- Medallion Architecture to ensure structured and scalable data processing;
- Power BI for comprehensive and interactive business reporting.
The result | Faster insights, better decisions
With this centralized, automated data solution, Ahlers now benefits from:
- Faster, real-time insights via Power BI dashboards.
- Reduced manual effort for data processing and reporting.
- A single source of truth, leading to better strategic decisions.
- Improved data accuracy and accessibility across the organization.
By leveraging Microsoft Fabric and a structured Medallion Architecture, we provided Ahlers with a scalable solution that optimizes their data strategy and enhances overall business performance.
