INFRASTRUCTURE
Lessons from JLR's Inventory Architecture
January 03, 2026
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10 min read
Lessons from JLR's Inventory Architecture
The Scale Challenge
Jaguar Land Rover required a system to track vehicle inventory across multiple dealerships globally in real-time.
Technical Approach
- Django Backend: Robust API layer with Django REST Framework.
- BigQuery Integration: Data warehouse for analytics and reporting.
- Real-Time Sync: WebSocket connections for live inventory updates.
- Scalability: Kubernetes deployment with auto-scaling groups.
Key Learnings
Proper database indexing, query optimization, and caching strategies were critical to handle millions of inventory records efficiently.