Made4net’s YardExpert™ and AppointmentExpert™ comprise a comprehensive Yard Management System (YMS) designed to deliver real-time, 360° visibility across an organization's entire yard operation, from check-in to check-out. This system helps businesses eliminate bottlenecks, reduce idle time, and improve overall throughput by providing precise control over yard activities. It addresses common challenges such as wasted space, inefficient labor, and lost time often associated with manual yard management processes, spreadsheets, and clipboards. The software optimizes every move, minute, and square foot within the yard by enabling intelligent task management, prioritizing trailer moves, and optimizing dock assignments based on real-time needs. It ensures yards remain fluid and docks stay productive, extending inventory visibility from the yard directly into the warehouse for tighter control and better planning. Made4net YMS integrates seamlessly with other supply chain solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring real-time data sharing and end-to-end visibility across inbound and outbound logistics.

Features & Benefits

• Dynamic Resource Assignment
  • Assigns tractors and trailers to dock doors with precision, boosting throughput and reducing idle time.
• Enterprise-Wide Yard Management
  • Manages multiple locations, zones, tractors, and trailers across an entire operation.
• Real-Time Trailer Tracking
  • Provides exact knowledge of which trailers are in the yard, their location, and dwell time.
• Smart Appointment Scheduling
  • Facilitates easy scheduling and tracking of appointments with carriers and vendors to reduce bottlenecks and wait times.
• Streamlined Check-In/Check-Out
  • Supports guard-controlled or self-service check-in via kiosk or RFID for faster, more secure flow.
• Full Yard-to-Rack Visibility
  • Extends inventory visibility from the yard into the warehouse for tighter control and better planning.
• Seamless Supply Chain Integration
  • Fully integrates with Made4net’s WMS and other solutions for end-to-end supply chain visibility and control.
• Intelligent Movement & Dock Assignment
  • Prioritizes yard tasks and assigns docks based on configurable rules and real-time needs.
• Reduced Labor Costs
  • Reduces labor associated with scheduling and handling loads by up to 30%.
• Increased Inventory Visibility
  • Boosts visibility to inventory in the yard by 22%.
• Faster Dock-to-Stock Times
  • Achieves 18% faster dock-to-stock operations.
• Maximized Yard Space Utilization
  • Maximizes yard space and dock assignment utilization by 47%.