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AI-Powered Gate Automation Delivers Time Savings, Cost Reduction, and Enhanced SecurityChicago, IL - February 11th, 2025 - Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is proud to announce its nomination as a finalist for the “Best IT Innovation” award at ProMat 2025. The award is given to the most innovative products in the logistics industry based on concept, value, and overall impact. This marks the sixth time that YMS has been recognized for its pioneering work in the logistics and supply chain technology space, securing Yard Management Solutions as an industry leader in YMS innovations.After receiving 234 submissions for this year’s awards, nine independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain logistics industry completed the initial review process, naming Yard Management Solutions as a finalist.The nomination spotlights YMS’s latest breakthrough, the YMS AI-Powered Gate Automation system. Designed to address the inefficiencies of traditional gate processes—delays, high costs, and the risk of cargo theft—this fully autonomous solution streamlines yard operations by:• Saving Time: Automates asset check-in to reduce processing times by 2–20 minutes per vehicle.• Reducing Costs: Eliminates manual inefficiencies and gate personnel expenses, saving facilities an average of $400,000 annually.• Preventing Theft: Employs proactive security measures that can save over $500,000 per incident in potential losses.“Being recognized for the sixth time is a strong validation of our commitment to solving real operational challenges with smart, simple to use, effective technology,” said Colin Mansfield, Company VP at Yard Management Solutions. “Our AI-powered gate automation system was developed in direct response to customer needs—providing a seamless, secure, and efficient solution that not only optimizes throughput but also significantly cuts costs and improves overall safety.”The system integrates with advanced AI camera technology for real-time data capture, automated entry, and secure checkout. By instantly verifying trailer details against scheduled appointments, the solution ensures only authorized access while simultaneously checking vehicles into the system. This not only minimizes human error but also frees up staff to focus on higher-value tasks, ultimately boosting operational efficiency and supporting sustainability goals through reduced idle times and fuel consumption.Jeff Papadelis, CEO of Yard Management Solutions, added, “The days of paper-and-pencil yard management headaches are over. Our ongoing investment in automation and AI has transformed yard management into an opportunity for organizations to save money while eliminating costly processes. This nomination underscores the tangible benefits our solutions deliver—improved security, faster processing times, and incredible cost savings. We’re excited to showcase these advancements at ProMat 2025.”Yard Management Solutions invites industry professionals to visit Booth N6327 at ProMat 2025 in Chicago’s McCormick Place from March 17-20. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how YMS’s innovative technology is setting new standards in yard management.About Yard Management SolutionsToday’s shipping yards have overwhelming challenges that exceed manual tracking methods. Our easy to use yard management software brings them into the modern age. Our customers get to see exactly where trailers are, so they can stop wasting time with outdated tracking systems. Find out more and request a demo at YardManagementSolutions.comContactVictoria PapadelisDirector of Business Developmentvictoria@yardmanagementsolutions.com
Chicago, Illinois, 03/07/2025 — Innovation doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by listening. At Yard Management Solutions (YMS), we believe that the best innovations come from understanding and responding to real customer challenges. That’s why our advancements are customer-driven, tailored to solve pain points and maximize efficiency in ways no other system can.This relentless focus on real-world impact has earned us an industry-record sixth nomination for MHI’s prestigious Innovation Award. With hundreds of companies vying for a finalist spot each year, we are incredibly honored that industry experts continue to recognize the value of our solutions, which are judged on Quantifiable and Sustainable Results in Cost Savings, Revenue Generation, and Customer Satisfaction.This year’s nomination is for the AI Camera at the Gate, a breakthrough technology that automates gate operations, eliminates manual check-ins, and enhances security with real-time trailer verification. This innovation is another testament to YMS’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that deliver measurable results."We don’t just innovate for the sake of innovation—we create solutions that solve real operational challenges," said Jeffrey Papadelis, CEO of Yard Management Solutions. "For years, industry experts have recognized the measurable impact of our technology. Being the only company in MHI history to receive six nominations is an honor, but more importantly, it’s a sign that we’re continuing to deliver solutions that drive real cost savings, efficiency, and security for supply chain operators."About Yard Management SolutionsYard Management Solutions is a leading provider of intelligent yard management software, offering real-time visibility, automation, and efficiency-enhancing tools to optimize supply chain operations. With a relentless commitment to innovation and a customer-first approach, YMS continues to set the standard for modern yard management technology.ContactVictoria PapadelisYard Management SolutionsVictoria@YardManagementSolutions.comwww.YardManagementSolutions.com
Chicago, Illinois, 03/07/2025 — In logistics, every minute matters and every dollar counts. With over 70, 000 bills of lading process each year at an average facility, warehouses often face rising costs that can reach up to tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. But handling bills of lading doesn't have to be a drain on your time or resources.The YMS BOL Builder streamlines this critical task, helping facilities save time, cut costs, and eliminate errors, empowering operations to run more efficiently than ever before. Every minute saved in processing is a minute gained in operational efficiency. By automating BOL creation, the YMS BOL Builder accelerates turnaround time allowing facilities to maximize throughput and unlock greater revenue potential.Key Benefits of the YMS BOL Builder:• Save Time – Automate BOL creation and processing, minimizing manual entry and maximizing efficiency.• Reduce Costs – Eliminate errors, inefficiencies, and costly delays to protect your bottom line.• Enhance Accuracy – Ensure error-free, reliable data through automation and seamless WMS integration.• Maximize Throughput – Every minute saved in processing is a minute gained in operations. Faster BOL creation leads to quicker turnaround times and increased facility capacity.• Seamless Flexibility – Print, download, or email BOLs with just one click. Effortlessly manage complex scenarios, such as multiple BOLs for a single trailer."At YMS, we listen to our customers and build solutions that solve real operational challenges," said Jeffrey Papadelis, CEO of Yard Management Solutions. "The YMS BOL Builder was designed with their needs in mind, eliminating manual bottlenecks and allowing them to process BOLs faster, with greater accuracy and flexibility than ever before."About Yard Management SolutionsYard Management Solutions is a leading provider of intelligent yard management software, offering real-time visibility, automation, and efficiency-enhancing tools to optimize supply chain operations. With a relentless commitment to innovation and a customer-first approach, YMS continues to set the standard for modern yard management technology.ContactVictoria PapadelisYard Management SolutionsVictoria@YardManagementSolutions.comwww.YardManagementSolutions.com
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — Yard Management Solutions (YMS), a leader in innovative yard management software, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its revolutionary AI Insights feature set, designed to elevate operational efficiency and provide unparalleled visibility into yard management metrics. The release is scheduled for later this year and is poised to transform the logistics and supply chain industry. The AI insights module introduces features designed to optimize overall company metrics and enhance user-specific metrics. YMS users will benefit from actionable recommendations to drive productivity, reduce costs, and foster sustainability. This AI insights module represents a significant leap forward in yard management technology, and Yard Management Solutions is excited to bring this innovation to its customers. YMS remains committed to delivering innovative yard management software that drives efficiency, reduces costs, and contributes to a sustainable future. "We are thrilled to announce the upcoming addition of groundbreaking AI technology into our yard management software. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we are empowering our clients to achieve new levels of efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in their operations. The integration of AI into our yard management software underscores our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence.” - Jeff Papadelis, CEO, Yard Management Solutions About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — In response to the urgent call for heightened supply chain sustainability, Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is proud to announce pioneering sustainability features that aim to significantly reduce carbon footprints across the supply chain. In today's landscape, sustainability is not merely a concept; it's a shared responsibility. YMS's innovative yard management software offers a strategic approach to reducing CO2 emissions by optimizing move management, enhancing yard visibility, and maximizing space utilization. Traditional operations often involve unnecessary moves across facilities, consuming fuel and contributing to increased emissions. Yard Management Solutions ensures that upon arrival at the gate, trailers are automatically directed to the spot closest to their dock door, strategically minimizing the distance drivers need to move trailers within the yard. Without YMS asset visibility, drivers spend excessive time and emit unnecessary emissions searching the entire yard for a single trailer, without knowing its exact location. Yard Management Solutions offers real-time asset visibility, allowing drivers to pinpoint the exact location of every trailer in the yard. This not only reduces emissions but also enhances operational efficiency by eliminating aimless driving in search of trailers. A standout sustainability feature of YMS is its ability to assign moves to the nearest driver using GPS technology, minimizing the distance traveled between moves. This not only ensures efficiency but also contributes significantly to reducing emissions. The real-world impact of these features is substantial. Drivers cover less distance and make fewer moves each day, leading to increased productivity and, most importantly, a significant drop in CO2 emissions. Industry leaders have already experienced remarkable changes with YMS: "We've seen huge CO2 savings from the 30% reduction of trailer movements." - Nathan Smith, Michelin "Hostlers now avoid unnecessary trailer movements across the yard, cutting down on fuel consumption and emissions." - Elijah Robinson, ColdPoint Logistics These testimonials highlight the tangible benefits of Yard Management Solutions in creating a more sustainable and optimized yard. YMS is not just a software solution; it's a commitment to environmental responsibility and efficiency in industrial operations. About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, YMS offers cutting-edge software that not only enhance efficiency but also significantly reduce carbon emissions within the logistics industry. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — Yard Management Solutions (YMS), a leading provider of innovative yard management software, announces the launch of state-of-the-art safety features designed to significantly reduce the risk of injuries in warehouse operations. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a staggering 25% of all warehouse accidents occur at the loading dock. Recognizing the critical need for enhanced safety measures, YMS introduces revolutionary dock safety features that redefine the handling of trailers at the loading dock. YMS Dock Safety Features: 1. Secured Loading Process: YMS ensures that the loading or unloading process cannot commence until the trailer is securely locked into the dock door. This simple yet effective measure prevents accidents caused by trailer creeps and early departures, contributing to a safer working environment. 2. Restricted Move Requests: YMS prohibits move requests for trailers in the process of loading or unloading, eliminating miscommunication and preventing the movement of trailers during critical operations. This feature enhances communication between dock workers and drivers, reducing the risk of accidents. 3. Clear Move Instructions: YMS provides drivers with clear trailer move instructions preventing any confusion about which trailer to remove from the dock. This helps avoid early departures due to miscommunication. YMS Safety Maintenance Features: 1. Equipment Condition Monitoring: YMS prioritizes workforce safety by providing real-time visibility into the condition of all yard equipment. The system sends immediate alerts for damaged equipment, inspections needed, or preventative maintenance required. This proactive approach allows for efficient maintenance, reducing equipment downtime and the use of damaged equipment. 2. Visual Safety Indicators: YMS utilizes color-coded visibility modules to enhance safety awareness. Trailers in need of a safety check flash red, those requiring a Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection flash pink, and equipment needing preventative maintenance flash orange. Damaged equipment is clearly marked with yellow and black stripes, ensuring easy identification and preventing their use. YMS Safety Accountability Features: 1. Clear Attribution of Actions: In the event of safety protocol breaches, the reporting system establishes clear attribution of actions. This means that when deviations from safety guidelines occur, there is immediate clarity on who is responsible. This transparency is crucial in holding individuals accountable for their actions. 2. Culture of Responsibility: The reporting system actively contributes to fostering a culture of responsibility within the workforce. Knowing that accountability is established and enforced acts as a powerful motivator for employees to consistently adhere to safety protocols, reducing the likelihood of safety breaches. With Yard Management Solutions, businesses can confidently prioritize safety, reduce injuries, and elevate their overall supply chain management. “You can’t put a price on safety in the yard,” said Colin Mansfield, Company VP at Yard Management Solutions. “Our customers’ response speaks for itself: they report zero yard safety incidents since implementing YMS features like the Secured Loading Process. We are proud to be at the cutting edge of the supply chain, and that starts with keeping dock employees out of harm’s way.” About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. With a commitment to safety, YMS offers cutting-edge solutions that not only enhance efficiency but also significantly reduces safety accidents. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — Yard Management Solutions, a trailblazer in cutting-edge yard management software, proudly announces the launch of YMS Temp Guard, groundbreaking features designed to transform the way facilities manage reefer tracking, eliminating inefficiencies, and safeguarding product integrity. Before Yard Management Solutions, reefer tracking posed significant challenges, with manual temperature checks consuming excessive labor hours and carrying the risk of spoiled products. The consequences of spoilage posed a threat to the reputation of logistics companies. YMS Temp Guard has been introduced to address these challenges head-on, providing enhanced visibility into reefer temperatures and minimizing the time and frequency required for temperature checks. Key features of YMS Temp Guard include: 1. Effortless Reefer Temperature Monitoring: YMS Temp Guard makes it effortless to monitor temperatures in multiple cooling zones within a trailer, ensuring meticulous control over every corner. This level of detail has never been encountered before, offering unprecedented visibility into reefer conditions. 2. Temperature Tracking Methods: Reefer temperatures and fuel levels can be tracked via API integration with reefer systems or through manual entry for yards that don't own their own assets. Manual entry is user-friendly, with temperature inputs upon arrival and driver validation or updates after yard moves. 3. Immediate Notifications and Alerts: YMS delivers immediate notifications and alerts to relevant staff in the event of any temperature issues. YMS provides a visual indicator with blue indicating low fuel and red signaling temperatures outside the normal range, ensuring precise awareness of issues requiring immediate attention. 4. Efficient Temperature Checks: For comprehensive temperature checks, YMS Temp Guard incorporates a yard check module that accelerates the process. The temperature of each trailer is automatically presented for efficient validation and updates, identifying trailers outside the temperature range promptly. “We have eliminated any lost product since implementing Yard Management Solutions” - Elijah Robinson, ColdPoint Logistics “Product protection is incredibly important. For years YMS has been the industry leader in tracking, monitoring, and protecting reefer trailers to prevent spoilage. Temp Guard provides operations with cutting-edge tools to protect loads, even if IOT sensors are not available. YMS monitors our client’s trailers by supporting multiple temperature zones and providing clear alerts when there’s a potential temp or fuel problem. Say goodbye to spoilage.” - Colin Mansfield, Vice President at Yard Management Solutions About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — Yard Management Solutions, a leader in innovative logistics solutions, is proud to introduce YMS Magic Dock, an automated dock door scheduler designed to streamline yard management processes and transform the way facilities handle appointments and trailer movements. Before Management Solutions, facilities struggled with prolonged wait times at dock doors and errors stemming from inefficient manual dock door scheduling. YMS Magic Dock addresses these challenges head-on, offering a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces wait times and errors while redirecting focus towards higher-priority tasks for enhanced operational efficiency. Key features of YMS Magic Dock include: 1. Automated Dock Door Scheduling: YMS Magic Dock simplifies scheduling processes with its automated dock door scheduler. As soon as appointments are created, the system automatically assigns them to dock doors based on customer-defined rules, optimizing the sequencing of trailers. 2. Real-time Visibility: New appointments are highlighted in red until the corresponding trailer arrives at the facility. Once on-site, the appointment color transitions to dark blue for loaded trailers and light blue for empty ones. 3. Sequencing Based on Rules: The sequencing of trailers is determined by customer-defined rules, such as first in, first out, priority levels, and more. YMS Magic Dock ensures that trailers move through the facility in an optimized and organized manner. 4. Efficient Move Requests: After loading or unloading, YMS Magic Dock automatically dispatches move requests to bring the trailer back to the yard. Simultaneously, move requests are sent to drivers for the next trailer on the list. This seamless process minimizes downtime and maximizes efficiency. 5. Real-time Management Empowerment: YMS Magic Dock provides real-time visibility to management, allowing them to make changes on the fly. Manual overrides are easily executed for flexibility in scheduling adjustments. This ensures that decisions can be made promptly, contributing to a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. “Dock scheduling provides fast-moving operations with the ability to have granular control over what is in their docks and when it should be there. Magic Dock puts this process on steroids, automatically routing trailers to the right dock doors based on customer or product. Yard jockey move requests get sent as the dock door becomes available, providing a frictionless process that eliminates wasted time and maximizes dock utilization.” - Colin Mansfield, Vice President at Yard Management Solutions “Automation at Dock Doors has become a necessity for many organizations. Our new and improved Magic Dock is exactly what these organizations are looking for,” stated Seve Carnera, PMO Director at Yard Management Solutions. “Embracing change based on customer requests as well as our ability to be innovative with solutions that lead change are second to none.” Mr. Carnera also stated, “ In my many years in this industry it has been a breath of fresh air to work with an organization with a commitment to innovation that improve yard operations.” - Seve Carnera, Senior Solutions Consultant & Director of PMO at Yard Management Solutions About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — Yard Management Solutions, a leader in innovative logistics solutions, is proud to introduce YMS Magic Dock, an automated dock door scheduler designed to streamline yard management processes and transform the way facilities handle appointments and trailer movements. Before Management Solutions, facilities struggled with prolonged wait times at dock doors and errors stemming from inefficient manual dock door scheduling. YMS Magic Dock addresses these challenges head-on, offering a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces wait times and errors while redirecting focus towards higher-priority tasks for enhanced operational efficiency. Key features of YMS Magic Dock include: 1. Automated Dock Door Scheduling: YMS Magic Dock simplifies scheduling processes with its automated dock door scheduler. As soon as appointments are created, the system automatically assigns them to dock doors based on customer-defined rules, optimizing the sequencing of trailers. 2. Real-time Visibility: New appointments are highlighted in red until the corresponding trailer arrives at the facility. Once on-site, the appointment color transitions to dark blue for loaded trailers and light blue for empty ones. 3. Sequencing Based on Rules: The sequencing of trailers is determined by customer-defined rules, such as first in, first out, priority levels, and more. YMS Magic Dock ensures that trailers move through the facility in an optimized and organized manner. 4. Efficient Move Requests: After loading or unloading, YMS Magic Dock automatically dispatches move requests to bring the trailer back to the yard. Simultaneously, move requests are sent to drivers for the next trailer on the list. This seamless process minimizes downtime and maximizes efficiency. 5. Real-time Management Empowerment: YMS Magic Dock provides real-time visibility to management, allowing them to make changes on the fly. Manual overrides are easily executed for flexibility in scheduling adjustments. This ensures that decisions can be made promptly, contributing to a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. “Dock scheduling provides fast-moving operations with the ability to have granular control over what is in their docks and when it should be there. Magic Dock puts this process on steroids, automatically routing trailers to the right dock doors based on customer or product. Yard jockey move requests get sent as the dock door becomes available, providing a frictionless process that eliminates wasted time and maximizes dock utilization.” - Colin Mansfield, Vice President at Yard Management Solutions “Automation at Dock Doors has become a necessity for many organizations. Our new and improved Magic Dock is exactly what these organizations are looking for,” stated Seve Carnera, PMO Director at Yard Management Solutions. “Embracing change based on customer requests as well as our ability to be innovative with solutions that lead change are second to none.” Mr. Carnera also stated, “ In my many years in this industry it has been a breath of fresh air to work with an organization with a commitment to innovation that improve yard operations.” - Seve Carnera, Senior Solutions Consultant & Director of PMO at Yard Management Solutions About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
Atlanta, Georgia, February 1st, 2023 — ColdPoint Logistics, a leading cold storage company, has successfully overcome operational challenges by implementing Yard Management Solutions (YMS). Prior to YMS, manual yard management procedures led to delays, inefficiencies, and increased costs. YMS Strategy: 1. Real-Time Visibility: YMS provided ColdPoint Logistics with real-time trailer location visibility, eliminating manual checks and improving accuracy. 2. Streamlined Operations: YMS enabled efficient coordination, reducing labor hours and idle time by assigning trailers to specific docks and zones. 3. Accurate Trailer Tracking: With YMS, yard drivers quickly locate trailers, reducing the time spent searching for misplaced trailers. 4. Detailed Reporting: YMS accurately tracks container and reefer storage durations, allowing them to charge customers and carriers for extended yard storage. 5. User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive YMS interface facilitated quick learning, simplifying training and daily operations. Results Achieved: 1. Driver Moves Doubled: YMS increased daily moves from 20-30 to 45-60, demonstrating significant productivity improvement. 2. Increased Throughput: YMS enabled more loads to move in and out of doors and facilities. 3. Revenue Growth: Precise container storage monitoring allowed for accurate billing, contributing to revenue growth. 4. Fuel Efficiency: YMS optimized yard driver movements, reducing fuel consumption and contributing to cost savings. 5. Swift Dock Door Access: Wait times at the dock doors have been drastically minimized. Dock personnel no longer endure lengthy delays while yard drivers search for trailers or struggle to locate the correct dock. 6. 90% Improvement In Locating Trailers: YMS reduced misplaced trailers from 15-20 per day to just 2-3. 7. Spoilage Prevention: YMS’s temperature monitoring and precise trailer tracking eliminated the risk of spoiled products. 8. Future Enhancements: YMS’s detailed reports provided comprehensive tracking and visibility, empowering ColdPoint Logistics to make data-driven decisions for future operational enhancements. 9. YMS Super Fans: ColdPoint Logistics actively recommends this software to their customers and others in the industry, reinforcing its value as a game-changing solution for yard management. “Efficiency has gone through the roof! Now hostlers aren’t spending 30 to 40 minutes trying to find a trailer so they're actually able to complete double the moves.” - Elijah Robinson, ColdPoint Logisitics “It’s super easy to find where trailers are located. From the yard driver’s standpoint, they can complete their moves significantly faster.” - Paul Wallace, ColdPoint Logistics “We always know where our trailers are. We don't have to worry about lost product and we have completely avoided any lost products since the system has been implemented. We’d be lost without it” - Paul Wallace, ColdPoint Logistics About Yard Management Solutions Yard Management Solutions (YMS) is a leading provider of innovative yard management software designed to optimize supply chain operations. For more information, visit www.YardManagementSolutions.com. Contact Victoria Papadelis Director of Business Growth Victoria@YardManagementSolutions.com 800-766-6197
