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    Blue Yonder YMS

    Unified yard management—industry leader, AI scheduling, TMS/WMS integration.

    Founded 1985
    Public
    Scottsdale, AZ
    5001-10000
    www.blueyonder.com
    Size:
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
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    Best For:
    3PL
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Platform Overview

    Blue Yonder YMS delivers AI-powered yard management with computer vision capabilities developed in partnership with Panasonic Connect. The platform provides automated gate management, camera-based trailer identification using machine learning, and real-time yard visibility across complex distribution operations. As part of the Luminate Platform serving 3,000+ enterprise customers globally, Blue Yonder YMS integrates seamlessly with warehouse and transportation management for end-to-end supply chain orchestration. The system addresses the visibility gaps that cause detention fees and dock congestion in high-volume facilities.

    Core Strengths
    • Integrated with Blue Yonder TMS and WMS (industry leader)
    • AI-driven autonomous scheduling and optimization
    • Real-time visibility across yard operations
    • Part of Luminate platform ecosystem
    Best Suited For
    • Large enterprise shippers with complex yard operations
    • Distribution centers needing automated gate and dock management
    • Organizations already using Blue Yonder WMS or TMS
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    Why Choose Blue Yonder YMS

    Unified yard management—industry leader, AI scheduling, TMS/WMS integration.

    Best For
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    3PL
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Blue Yonder YMS Features (8)

    Verified
    Computer vision trailer identification (Panasonic cameras)
    Automated gate check-in/out without guard
    ML-powered object recognition and tracking
    Real-time digital twin yard visualization
    Automated dock door assignment optimization
    Detention fee tracking and reduction
    First customer: Penske Logistics (Feb 2024)
    ABI Research 4th most innovative YMS vendor

    Blue Yonder YMS Integrations (9)

    Verified
    SAP
    Oracle
    Microsoft Dynamics 365
    SONAR
    FourKites
    project44
    Salesforce
    Manhattan Associates
    JDA

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1985
    Location:Scottsdale, AZ
    Employees:5001-10000
    Company History
    1985 Founded as JDA Software in Scottsdale, AZ
    Sept 2021 Panasonic completed $7.1B acquisition
    Feb 2024 Penske Logistics first YMS customer with computer vision
    Aug 2024 Acquired One Network Enterprises for $839M
    Funding History
    Panasonic subsidiary ($7.1B)
    Panasonic acquired September 2021 for $7.1B. Acquired One Network $839M August 2024
    Investors: Owner: Panasonic Corporation

    Source: blueyonder.com, BusinessWire, Panasonic. Data verified December 2025.

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