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Descartes Yard Management

Uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce.

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Overview

Descartes offers a suite of logistics solutions, including Dock Scheduling and Yard Management, designed to help shippers, carriers, and 3PLs streamline operations. The system provides real-time visibility into yard assets, automates gate and dock processes, and facilitates better communication between all parties. It aims to reduce congestion, minimize idle time, and lower costs associated with demurrage and detention.

✨ Key Features

  • Automated appointment scheduling
  • Real-time yard visibility
  • Gate check-in/check-out automation
  • Dock door management
  • Carrier collaboration tools
  • Reporting and analytics

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Part of a broad suite of logistics and supply chain software
  • Strong network of carriers and logistics partners

Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive, integrated solution for managing yard and dock operations as part of a broader logistics network.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Managing inbound and outbound trailer flow Automating dock appointment scheduling with carriers Tracking assets and inventory within the yard Improving gate security and efficiency

βœ… Best For

  • Scaling distribution operations efficiently
  • Reducing manual processes in yard and dock management

πŸ’‘ Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Small businesses with very simple yard operations

πŸ† Alternatives

FourKites Blue Yonder Manhattan Associates

Offers a wider range of integrated logistics products than many point-solution YMS providers.

πŸ’» Platforms

Web API

πŸ”Œ Integrations

Descartes TMS WMS ERP

πŸ›Ÿ Support Options

  • βœ“ Email Support
  • βœ“ Phone Support
  • βœ“ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

πŸ”’ Compliance & Security

βœ“ SOC 2 βœ“ GDPR βœ“ SSO βœ“ SOC 2

πŸ’° Pricing

Contact for pricing
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