Ahlers is a global logistics company that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions across various sectors. It helps businesses optimize transport, storage, and customs operations to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Ahlers needed a centralized data architecture to improve reporting and operational insights. Its data was scattered across various sources, including Salesforce and Alaska Software, making it difficult to generate accurate real-time reports. It needed an integrated solution to automate data collection, improve visibility, and drive data-driven decision-making.

To tackle this challenge, we followed a structured, flexible approach:

• We ran 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.

We worked with:

• Microsoft Fabric for data collection, transformation, and storage;

• Medallion Architecture to ensure structured, scalable data processing;

• Power BI for comprehensive, interactive business reporting.

With this centralized, automated data solution, Ahlers now benefits from:

• Faster, real-time insights via Power BI dashboards.

• Less manual effort for data processing and reporting.

• A single source of truth, leading to better strategic decisions.

• Improved accuracy and accessibility of data across the organization.

By using Microsoft Fabric and a structured Medallion Architecture, we developed a scalable solution for Ahlers that optimizes its data strategy and improves overall business performance.