Yard management software monitors and tracks the movement of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles in the yard of a manufacturing facility. Yard management software is used to provide information on the location of vehicles to improve communication between yard managers and drivers, thereby enabling employees to fulfill orders in a more efficient manner. This type of software helps dispatchers plan loading and unloading activities based on shipments and yard availability.
Yard management software is often implemented as a component of other supply chain management software, including warehouse management software, transportation management software, and ERP systems.
To qualify for inclusion in the Yard Management category, a product must:
- Define and manage yard locations such as loading zones or docks
- Manage yards and docks across multiple geographical locations
- Monitor loading and unloading operations across multiple docks
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- Provide live tracking of trucks, trailers and other vehicles in the yard
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- Facilitate the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments
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- Track the performance of yard activities per location, time period, and operation
