YMS-YARD-MGMT

Software for managing factory or DC yards.

Definition

YMS covers Gate Check-in (driver, trailer, seal), Dock Door Assignment, Drop Trailer Tracking, Live Load Status. Solutions: PINC YMS, C3 Yardview, Manhattan YMS, FourKites Yard. Integration TMS, WMS via EDI 204/214 or REST API. UHF Gen2 RFID and BLE beacons used.

Origin

YMS category emerged late 1990s ; consolidation 2010-2020 (FourKites acquired).

Example in context

A P&G DC scans the inbound trailer seal via PINC RFID, assigns dock 17 then surfaces status in WMS.

Related terms

• WMS — adjacent software.