Yard management software monitors and tracks the movement of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles in the yard of a manufacturing facility. Yard management software is used to provide information on the location of vehicles to improve communication between yard managers and drivers, thereby enabling employees to fulfill orders in a more efficient manner. This type of software helps dispatchers plan loading and unloading activities based on shipments and yard availability.
Yard management software is often implemented as a component of other supply chain management software, including warehouse management software, transportation management software, and ERP systems.
To qualify for inclusion in the Yard Management category, a product must:
Define and manage yard locations such as loading zones or docks
Manage yards and docks across multiple geographical locations
Monitor loading and unloading operations across multiple docks
Provide live tracking of trucks, trailers and other vehicles in the yard
Facilitate the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments
Track the performance of yard activities per location, time period, and operation