From no mobility to future mobility: Where covid-19 has accelerated change 18

Mrs. Vidya Krishnamoorthy Assistant Professor, Stella Maris College, Chennai.

A yard management system (YMS) is a software programme that monitors the movement of vehicles and trailers in a manufacturing facilities, warehouse's, or distribution centre’s yard. YMS gives yard staff real-time information on the location of trailers in the yard, allowing them to transfer trailers from staging to docks quickly to satisfy orders. Warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) are frequently used in conjunction with YMS (TMS). It could also be equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for faster and more precise tracking. Transportation → Yard → Warehouse Many companies are considering ways to improve their yard operations as a result of recent supply chain disruption. A yard management solution, which can be a warehouse management system add-on, a standalone solution, a homemade system, and more, is a significant instrument in yard optimization. Understanding your alternatives is critical to finding the best solution for your company. Challenges Associated with YMS • Lack of visibility of trailer • Lack of visibility of shipment • Chances of process misalignment • Yard inefficiency

It's critical to understand the impact yard management software can have on your business, as well as what you should look for while looking for the ideal solution.

“Shorter transportation lead times and increasing transportation costs push companies to increase their efficiencies in the yard, as time spent on a yard can be unproductive and costly… Consequently, it becomes even more critical for shippers to find time savings elsewhere in their supply chains. Boosting throughput by using a YMS means trucks spend more minutes with their wheels turning” – Gartner’s Market Guide for Yard Management