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    Körber YMS

    Enterprise yard management from the Körber Group — integrating WMS, TMS, and YMS for end-to-end warehouse coordination, now including MercuryGate TMS acquired in 2024.

    Founded 1983
    Minneapolis, MN
    1001-5000
    www.koerber-supplychain.com
    Size:
    SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
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    Best For:
    3PL
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Platform Overview

    Körber YMS bridges warehouse and transportation operations for enterprise customers requiring both manual and automated yard support. The platform integrates with WMS, TMS, and major ERPs including SAP, Oracle, and Infor while supporting IoT infrastructure for real-time trailer tracking. With AI-enabled continuous improvement capabilities, the system optimizes yard jockey assignments, dock utilization, and trailer staging. Körber serves large-scale distribution operations seeking yard management from a proven supply chain software provider with end-to-end warehouse and transportation capabilities.

    Core Strengths
    • Unified supply chain suite from €2.8B Hamburg-based conglomerate
    • Recent MercuryGate TMS acquisition enables integrated yard-transport operations
    • Strong European presence with KKR joint venture backing expansion
    Best Suited For
    • European enterprises needing integrated WMS/TMS/YMS platform
    • Organizations with complex multi-warehouse and cross-border operations
    • Companies seeking vendor with strong financial backing and acquisition strategy
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    Why Choose Körber YMS

    Enterprise yard management from the Körber Group — integrating WMS, TMS, and YMS for end-to-end warehouse coordination, now including MercuryGate TMS acquired in 2024.

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

    Körber YMS Features (8)

    Graphical yard management with real-time status
    Dock and slot management with constraint-based scheduling
    Equipment integration: gates, traffic lights, transponders
    Process automation based on transport orders
    Carrier reliability management and inflow control
    Dual mode: manual and automated yard support
    Priority management for equipment and inventory
    Mobile and desktop interface support

    Körber YMS Integrations (7)

    Körber WMS
    Körber Dock Scheduling
    ELD Providers
    RFID Systems
    Gate Automation
    SAP ERP
    Carrier Portals

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1983
    Location:Minneapolis, MN
    Employees:1001-5000
    Company History
    1985 Körber AG founded in Hamburg, Germany
    2022 Acquired Siemens Logistics parcel business
    2024 Opened Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas
    Aug 2024 KKR JV acquired MercuryGate TMS
    Funding History
    Körber Group subsidiary
    Körber €2.8B revenue, 12,500 employees. Supply Chain division with KKR joint venture
    Investors: Owner: Körber AG (Hamburg). JV: KKR

    Source: Verified from koerber-supplychain.com December 2025

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