Yard Management - A Dynamic Part of the Supply Chain Process
A dynamic section of the supply chain process is Yard Management. It can show very positive outcomes in the balance sheet and customer service areas. What is Yard Management? It can be defined as the ability to keep a track of pertinent data, regarding trailers and containers. It tabulates and stores such data as who brought in trailers and containers, who owns it, where is it and what’s on it. It can also give information of where it should be and when as also, how long it has been there. YMS (Yard Management Software) is increasingly becoming important. Organizations have become aware of the multiple benefits from effective management of transportation and warehouse. Logistics.about.com reports:
Manual and less than ideal yard management increases cost, hinders productivity and cripples supply chain visibility. Selecting the right solution starts with what problems need to be solved, where improvements can be made, and what software can accommodate the answers to these questions.
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