Revolutionizing Efficiency in Supply Chain & Logistics Operations with YardView Yard Management Software
Updated: July 24, 2025
Why Yard Efficiency Matters More Than Ever
In today’s unpredictable supply chain landscape, improving operational efficiency is more than a best practice. It is a necessity. With over half of U.S. companies (57 percent) reporting declining gross margins due to tariffs, leaders are under pressure to control costs without sacrificing performance.
Despite these economic challenges, businesses are resisting workforce cuts. Only 14 percent plan to reduce headcount. Instead, companies are prioritizing technology investments.
This shift signals a broader strategy. Companies are investing in tools that help their people work smarter. YardView YMS helps streamline operations, reduce waste, and deliver measurable efficiency gains.
What Is Yard Management and Why Does It Matter?
Yard management involves tracking and directing all activity in a warehouse or distribution center’s yard. This includes inbound and outbound trailers, dock appointments, gate access, and trailer locations.
When managed well, yard operations can reduce detention costs, improve asset utilization, and increase velocity across the supply chain. When mismanaged or left to manual processes, the yard can become a source of delay, confusion, and cost.
Driving Yard Efficiency with Modern Technology
YardView YMS is designed to help facilities gain full visibility and control over their yard operations. From gate to dock, it provides the data and automation needed to optimize performance and reduce operational friction.
- Smarter Dock Management. Delayed appointments, bottlenecks, and inefficient scheduling are common challenges. YardView offers an intuitive dock scheduling system that helps prioritize loads, assign dock doors efficiently, and allow carriers to schedule appointments online. This reduces bottlenecks, minimizes detention charges, and helps facilities stay on track.
- Streamlined Entry and Exit Systems. The facility gate is often a major choke point. If not managed well, it can lead to backups and security risks. YardView supports touchless check-in and integrations with smart camera systems to reduce wait times and digitize vehicle tracking optimizing gate access. This improves both security and traffic flow.
- Real-Time Yard Coordination and Visibility. Knowing what’s in your yard and where it is located is critical for efficient operations. YardView provides real-time visibility into trailer status, location, and activity. It tracks empties, loads, damaged trailers, and yard driver tasks, allowing teams to coordinate better and reduce manual tracking.
- Integration and Data Sharing. YardView connects with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms. It shares real-time data across departments for better planning and collaboration. YardView also supports RFID and OCR, making asset tracking faster and more accurate.
- Data-Driven Insights and Reporting. Instinct is no longer enough to run a high-performing yard. YardView gives managers access to key metrics like dwell time, gate throughput, and detention trends. Reports can be created instantly or delivered automatically.
A YMS delivers improvements in team coordination, carrier satisfaction, and operational speed. With real-time visibility and automation, YardView becomes an essential part of daily operations rather than just another system to manage.
Key YMS Efficiency Benefits at a Glance
- 100 percent visibility into all yard assets and movements
- Real-time tracking of dwell, detention, and demurrage
- Around 40 hours saved per week across yard operations
- 8 hours, on average, returned to each key user via reporting and alert automation
- Seamless integration with WMS, TMS, ERP, and gate systems
- Implementation often completed in weeks, not months
Ready to Make Your Yard More Efficient?
The challenges of today’s supply chain environment demand modern solutions. With declining margins, labor pressures, and rising service expectations, modern YMS tools empower teams and reduce costs.
Widely believed to be the first YMS, YardView is built for this moment. It delivers real-time insights, automates repetitive tasks, and helps logistics professionals get more done with less manual effort.
Contact us today to schedule a demo and see how YardView can help your team operate smarter.
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