Yard Management for Smaller Logistics Facilities
INFORM has launched YMSlite, an entry-level yard, dock and gate management solution for small to mid-sized warehouses, distribution centers, carrier and container yards, 3PLs, and manufacturing sites with yard operations. The software gives operators a way to organize and monitor yard operations in real time.
As a standalone system, YMSlite combines yard, dock and gate operations in a single web-based application. Operations teams can configure their yard layout—including parking spots, docks and bulk areas—and track trailers, containers and chassis in real time. A live yard overview shows where each unit is located and for how long it has been there, allowing teams to reduce search times and act early when dwell times become critical.
Within the application, users can assign equipment to doors, block and unblock locations, and move trailers between parking slots and docks. Gate staff have a clear overview of expected arrivals and departures and can mark check-in and check-out directly in the system, linking each truck to the relevant unit and yard location. A compact KPI view provides insights into yard occupancy, dock utilization, gate activity, and dwell times to support data-driven decisions.