Blue Yonder's Yard Management solution leverages advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies to enhance visibility, automation, and control over yard operations. By integrating seamlessly with existing warehouse management systems, it streamlines processes such as gate management, equipment tracking, and dock assignments, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Automated Gate Checks: Utilizes camera-based technology and machine learning to automate inbound and outbound gate processes, ensuring accurate trailer identification and reducing manual labor.
- Real-Time Yard Mapping: Provides near real-time visual monitoring of equipment and loads, including status details and alerts, to decrease detention and demurrage fees.
- Warehouse Connectivity: Offers native integration with Blue Yonder's Warehouse Management System (WMS, connecting trailers to shipments for simplified driver communications, dock assignments, and scheduling.
- Improved Customer Service: Enables prioritization of service levels and provides a yard management portal for drivers and carriers, reducing missed hot orders and manual errors.
Primary Value and User Benefits:
Blue Yonder's Yard Management solution addresses common challenges in yard operations by automating manual processes and providing real-time visibility. This leads to faster gate management, reduced fees, better labor utilization, and increased warehouse throughput. By eliminating inefficiencies and enhancing control over yard activities, businesses can achieve significant cost savings and improved service levels.