PRODUCT OVERVIEW | Descartes Yard Management™

Descartes Yard Management™

Manage Trailer Movements More EffectivelyWith Descartes Yard Management™, shipping and receiving staff, gate guards and yard personnel can more effectively manage the planning and recording of trailer moves, inspections and security seal changes, while maintaining an audit trail for loss prevention and government compliance programs like Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

Solution AreaTransportation Management

About the ProductAs part of Descartes’ cloud-based Transportation Management suite, Descartes Yard Management helps operators manage the movement of trailers and associated inventory.

y Improved Security and Compliance

y Enhanced Inventory Management

y More Effective Planning with Automated Data Collection

TO P B E N E F IT S

Descartes Yard Management and Descartes Dock Appointment Scheduling solutions integrate with Transportation Management solutions to accept tenders and book appointments, handle automatic door assignments for inbound/ outbound loads, and stage trailers according to door availability. When integrated with a route planning solution, routes can be staged according to door availability and empty trailers in the yard can be assigned to planned routes.

Real-Time Trailer Location TrackingTrack movement and location of trailers in real time across all yards to prioritize trailers for unloading.

More Effective Planning Managers can plan and track trailer positions as well as record trailer status, moves, inspections and security seal changes.

Automated Audit TrailAutomatically record all trailer movements and maintain a valid audit trail for loss prevention and security.

Improved Inbound Yard Visibility Visibility is extended to carrier/vendor yards to document arrivals, facilitate departure gate checks and enable audit trail analysis.

Trailer Content VisibilityQuickly identify and access stock on hand to reduce inventory requirements, save costs and improve efficiencies.

Increased Security ComplianceSecurity measures ensure drivers are verified prior to yard entry and CTPAT regulations are met.

Graphical User Interface for Touch Screen DevicesUse tablets in-cab, on premises, or in the guard shack to identify and validate loads arriving and leaving the yard.

Detailed Historical Data Users can easily access a detailed history of any trailer, its driver and yard activity, along with its current status.

Integrated Solution for Yard Management and Dock Appointment Scheduling

F E A T U R E S B E N E F I T S

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW | Descartes Yard Management™