- Dwell Time Reduction
- ↓ 15-30%
- Faster Trailer Turns
- ↑ 2x
- Annual Detention Savings
- ↑ $50K+
Outcomes
Key Features
Gate OCR with Event Timeline
98%+ accurate container and license plate recognition at gate entry/exit. Every trailer movement logged with timestamp, driver ID, and bay assignment. Full event timeline for audits and dispute resolution.
Live Yard Map & Heatmaps
Real-time bird's-eye view of every trailer position. Color-coded slot status—available, occupied, overstayed. Dwell time heatmaps reveal bottlenecks and optimize trailer placement patterns.
SLA Breach Alerts
Proactive notifications when trailers approach dwell limits. Configurable thresholds by carrier, priority, and load type. Alerts route to yard ops via SMS, email, or TMS dashboard.
Native TMS/YMS Integration
Pre-built connectors for Oracle TMS, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, and SAP TM. Bi-directional sync keeps appointment schedules, yard moves, and carrier updates aligned in real-time.
YardLytix vs. Traditional Yard Management
| Capability | YardLytix | Manual Tracking | Basic YMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Processing | Automated OCR | Manual entry | Manual/RF scan |
| Yard Visibility | Real-time map | Paper/whiteboard | List view only |
| Dwell Tracking | Automatic + alerts | Manual checks | Basic reporting |
| SLA Monitoring | Proactive alerts | Reactive | End-of-day reports |
| TMS Integration | Native bi-directional | Manual re-entry | One-way export |
| Accuracy | 98%+ OCR | Error-prone | Depends on input |
| Setup Time | Days | N/A | Weeks-Months |
Technical Specifications
What it does
- Gate OCR (plates/containers) & event timeline
- Yard map with slot status & heatmaps
- SLA breach alerts to ops
- TMS/YMS integration (SAP TM, Blue Yonder, Oracle TMS)
- Real-time trailer location tracking
How it works
Gate Cameras
Capture at entry/exit points with 4K IP cameras, day or night
OCR Recognition
Read container IDs, trailer numbers, and license plates in <500ms
Live Yard Map
Real-time asset positions across your facility with slot status
Smart Alerts
Dwell violations, detention risk, and missing asset notifications
TMS/YMS Sync
Push data to your existing systems automatically via native connectors
KPI Dashboard
Turn times, dwell metrics, and utilization reporting at a glance
Gate Cameras
Capture at entry/exit points with 4K IP cameras, day or night
OCR Recognition
Read container IDs, trailer numbers, and license plates in <500ms
Live Yard Map
Real-time asset positions across your facility with slot status
Smart Alerts
Dwell violations, detention risk, and missing asset notifications
TMS/YMS Sync
Push data to your existing systems automatically via native connectors
KPI Dashboard
Turn times, dwell metrics, and utilization reporting at a glance
Built for High-Volume Yard Operations
Distribution Centers
Challenge
100+ doors, dozens of carriers, constant trailer shuffling
Solution
Live yard map with slot optimization and carrier-specific SLA tracking
Manufacturing Plants
Challenge
JIT delivery windows, production line dependencies
Solution
Priority alerts for production-critical trailers, dock scheduling integration
Cross-Dock Facilities
Challenge
Rapid turns, minimal dwell tolerance, high volume
Solution
Real-time throughput tracking, automated bay assignment recommendations
3PL Yards
Challenge
Multi-client operations, varied SLAs, detention chargebacks
Solution
Client-specific dwell rules, detention cost tracking, customer reporting
What you get
- Camera placement plan & OCR calibration
- Yard map configuration & slot taxonomy
- SLA rule book & alert escalation tree
- TMS/YMS adapters & bi-directional sync
- KPI dashboard (dwell, turns, detention)
- Training materials for yard ops team
Deployments & integrations
- Edge + cloud hybrid architecture
- On-prem option for air-gapped facilities
- Existing camera infrastructure supported
- TMS/YMS bi-directional sync
Security & governance
- RBAC with yard ops/shift lead/manager roles
- Audit trail for all gate events and slot changes
- TLS 1.3 for all TMS/YMS communication
- Privacy-compliant image retention policies
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