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Yard Management
Yard management involves organizing and tracking the movement of trucks, trailers, and containers within a facility's yard, typically outside a warehouse or distribution center. It ensures efficient flow and reduces congestion.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Yard Management (YM) is the process of optimizing the movement, parking, and tracking of trailers, trucks, and containers within a facility's yard, often integrated with WMS and TMS, to improve dock utilization and operational flow.
BACKGROUND
Harland & Wolff is a British shipbuilding and fabrication company headquartered in London with sites in Belfast, Arnish, Appledore and Methil. It specialises in ship repair, shipbuilding and offshore construction.
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- Yard Optimization
- Trailer Management
- Dock Scheduling
- Gate Management
USAGE NOTE
Effective yard management minimizes demurrage fees and improves the efficiency of inbound and outbound logistics.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Yard Management.
A leading provider of supply chain commerce solutions, offering comprehensive yard management capabilities as part of its warehouse and transportation management systems to optimize trailer and asset movement within yards.
Offers a robust Yard Management System (YMS) as part of its supply chain planning and execution platform, designed to optimize the movement of trailers and containers within a facility's yard.
Provides SAP Yard Logistics, a comprehensive solution that helps manage and optimize all yard processes, from gate arrival and departure to trailer moves and parking, integrated with broader supply chain operations.
Specializes in advanced Yard Management Systems and real-time asset tracking solutions using technologies like drones, RFID, and GPS to provide visibility and automation for yard operations.
A global leader in real-time supply chain visibility, extending its capabilities to include yard management by providing dynamic ETAs and real-time tracking of trailers and assets within facility yards.
Develops hardware (e.g., RFID, RTLS, mobile computers) and software solutions that are foundational for modern yard management, enabling real-time asset tracking, inventory visibility, and optimized workflows.
Offers yard management capabilities within its Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Warehouse Management Cloud (WMS Cloud) solutions, enabling the planning, execution, and tracking of trailer movements and yard activities.
A pioneer in port and terminal automation, Kalmar develops advanced automation solutions and equipment for container handling, including technologies for automated yard operations and intelligent equipment management.
Provides a wide range of warehouse automation solutions, including software and hardware components that contribute to efficient yard management, such as automated guided vehicles and real-time location systems.