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YardTrac Pro
YardTrac Pro from Exotrac delivers cloud-based yard management designed for rapid deployment in weeks rather than months, without IT infrastructure requirements. The platform provides interactive yard maps, automated dock scheduling with real-time rerouting, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Features include inspection tools with photo documentation, geofencing for automated check-in/check-out, and RTLS support for precise trailer location. With RESTful APIs and no-code customization, YardTrac Pro integrates with existing TMS, WMS, and ERP systems while remaining accessible to operations teams without technical resources.
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Manhattan YMS
Manhattan Active Yard Management delivers cloud-native yard operations integrated with Manhattan Active Warehouse and Transportation Management on a unified platform. Winner of the SupplyTech Breakthrough Overall Innovation of the Year award, the system provides real-time visibility, automated dock scheduling, and yard optimization using the same microservices architecture as Manhattan WMS. Unique in the market, Manhattan Active Yard is included free for existing WMS customers as part of their subscription.
Zebra MotionWorks Yard Management
Zebra MotionWorks Yard Management combines Real-Time Location Systems with yard management software to automate trailer tracking and movement coordination across distribution yards. The platform uses RFID, Ultra-Wideband, and Bluetooth Low Energy for precise asset positioning without manual check-ins or barcode scans. With five consecutive years of industry-leading Indoor Location Services, Zebra brings proven location technology expertise to yard operations. The system serves high-volume distribution centers seeking to extend Zebra warehouse technology—already deployed across 80%+ of Fortune 500 companies—into the yard environment.
Yard Management Solutions
Yard Management Solutions is a comprehensive yard management software platform built by logistics experts to streamline yard operations, increase visibility, and eliminate costly detention fees. The platform features Eagle View, an award-winning top-down graphical yard interface delivering real-time visibility into trailer locations, dock door status, and yard driver activities. Their Detention Destroyer feature has achieved up to 95% detention fee reduction for customers, translating to hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings. Recognized for MHI Best IT Innovation for five consecutive years — an industry record — including wins at MODEX 2018 and MODEX 2020, YMS serves Fortune 500 companies worldwide. The cloud-based platform is designed to be easy to learn and simple to use, with implementation possible in as little as 6 weeks.
Körber YMS
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.
Descartes YMS
Descartes YMS extends the Global Logistics Network to provide yard visibility and coordination capabilities integrated with fleet management and route optimization. The platform leverages real-time tracking across 26,000+ connected customers to synchronize inbound arrivals with dock availability and yard capacity. With native WMS integration and logistics execution capabilities, Descartes delivers unified visibility from over-the-road transit through yard operations to warehouse receiving. The system serves shippers and carriers seeking to eliminate blind spots between transportation and warehouse management.
C3 Solutions
C3 Solutions delivers dock scheduling and yard management software serving 1,200+ active sites across manufacturing, retail, and distribution operations. The platform provides appointment scheduling, carrier self-service portals, yard visibility, and dock door optimization to reduce wait times and improve throughput. With configurable workflows for different facility types and integration with WMS and TMS systems, C3 Solutions serves organizations seeking to eliminate dock congestion and carrier detention through better scheduling.
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