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Closes https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/41798 Changes: - Added an "About Fleet" section to the case study article template page. - Removed the "About Fleet" sections from case study articles. FYI @irenareedy: After this change is merged, you will not need to include an "About Fleet" section on new case study articles.
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Agritech producer replaces manual tracking across 273 devices
The fastest-growing vertically integrated tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa, operating a complex, carbon-negative supply chain across Kenya and Rwanda, required a management stack to bridge the gap between centralized corporate offices and remote, rural branches.
At a glance
- Endpoints: 273 (Desktops, laptops, mobile, and specialized logistics hardware).
- Primary requirement: Unified cross-platform support with scalable remote enrollment.
- Key integrations: Inventory systems and predictive analytics platforms.
- Previous solution: Manual tracking (Excel) and fragmented legacy systems.
The challenge
Before adopting Fleet, they relied heavily on manual data entry and Excel to track a growing fleet. This created massive "blind spots" in rural Homa Bay and Western Kenya, where remote laptops and mobile devices were difficult to monitor. Without real-time visibility, maintaining the security and health of the technology powering their cold-chain logistics was an uphill battle.
The solution
They integrated Fleet as a cornerstone of their digital transformation. They required a solution that offered low-code configuration—allowing tech teams to manage the fleet independently—and the transparency to align with international compliance standards. By moving away from "black box" proprietary tools, they gained a single binary to manage everything from hatchery systems to retail branch hardware.
The results
- Supply chain integrity: By streaming telemetry into predictive analytics platforms, the team ensures the technology powering their 36-hour delivery window stays functional, maintaining less than 1% spoilage.
- Operational efficiency: The transition achieved a 100% reduction in manual data entry for key asset management tasks, freeing IT staff to focus on high-impact innovations like drone logistics.
- Automated asset tracking: Using Fleet’s API, the team synced device data directly with warehouse inventory systems, ensuring that critical cold-chain hardware is always accounted for across 89 branches.