Yard Management System
Business industry
Logistics
Timeframes
From 2020 onwards
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About this project
By developing and implementing a new yard management system, a whole new opportunity came to light. It was the moment to rethink certain processes and how staff could communicate with each other to remove current obstacles. The introduction of the tablet was one of these tools that could have a great impact on their operations. The tablet would contribute to the efficiency and avoiding a lot of paperwork, that normally is processed at the end of the day by the back-office. In the new situation, the back-office will have immediate updates once activities are finished. The introduction of the tablet will have a 30% efficiency impact for the back-office and 20% impact for the yard staff. E.g. in the new situation, the gate inspector can easily inspect incoming containers and make all markings and notes direct in the system. After inspecting both parties also can do the digital sign-off and finish the inspection and notifying all parties on the spot. No more paperwork to drag along.
Challenges
Mobile devices are used at the location of the container. Inspection can be done on site and anomalies can be registered on site
Features
01
Container tracking
The system can track the movement of containers within the yard, and provide real-time visibility into container locations and statuses.
02
Appointment scheduling
The system can facilitate appointment scheduling for container pick-ups and deliveries, and provide alerts and notifications to stakeholders when appointments are due.
03
Maintenance & repair
The system can schedule all maintenance and repair activities, to prepare containers for new freight shipments.
04
Inventory management
The system can manage the inventory of containers within the yard, including container types, sizes, and quantities. It can also track container maintenance and repair schedules.
05
Resource allocation
The system can allocate yard resources such as cranes, trucks, and personnel to ensure efficient container movement and storage.
06
Gate management
The system can manage gate activities, including security checks, truck inspections, and container inspections.
07
Reporting and analytics
The system can generate reports and provide analytics on yard activity, including container movements, inventory levels, and resource utilization.
