Getting Beyond Narrow ROI with YMS

One of the reasons Yard Management and Dock Scheduling software has been slow to be adopted throughout the logistics world is the constant focus on ROI.

Vendors, including ourselves, have been guilty of thinking only about the impact our software has on the tractors, trailers and shunters at work in the yard.

What is a YMS?
At the most basic level, a Yard Management System is a piece of enterprise-level software that allows logistics operators to control the flow of tractors, trailers and shunters entering the yard of their distribution center.

A properly configured, fully featured YMS, like our Yard Smart product, gives you visibility down to the SKU level for everything in your yard from the gate to the dock and back out the gate again.

Visibility equals flexibility - the flexibility to re- prioritize, create custom loads, fine-tune the flow in your yard, and avoid tieups.

That visibility also extends to your other logistics systems. By integrating with WMS, TMS and ERP systems, your YMS becomes a strategic link, turning your yard into a logistics accelerator and optimizer rather than the weak link in your supply chain.