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Flink acts as the streaming processing layer, enriching data streams before pushing into ClickHouse, providing application layers with instant insights into metrics such as order volume, inventory levels, and IoT sensor data from stores.

Use Cases Enabled

• Operations Monitoring: Track dark store temperatures to ensure product safety.

• Supply Chain Tracking: Real-time inventory and shipment tracking.

• Experiment Tracking: Rapidly assess A/B test results within hours.

• IoT Data Analytics: Monitor device metrics for store infrastructure.

Advantages & Impact

The move to this hybrid, lakehouse-plus-realtime system has unlocked significant benefits:

• Faster Decision-Making: Near-instant analytics and alerts for operational efficiency.