# Yard Management

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Yard management kicks in the moment a truck clears the gate: it orchestrates every movement of vehicles, trailers, and swap bodies across a logistics site, from entry check-in through dock assignment to departure clearance.

Yard management kicks in the moment a truck clears the gate: it orchestrates every movement of vehicles, trailers, and swap bodies across a logistics site, from entry check-in through dock assignment to departure clearance. Core functions cover gate control, shunting planning, loading and unloading sequencing, and real-time tracking of all trailers on the yard. The aim is to cut vehicle dwell time, balance dock utilisation evenly, and prevent congestion. Dedicated Yard Management Systems (YMS) capture vehicle positions via RFID, cameras, or GPS and feed up-to-date slot data to both dispatchers and drivers. Yard management is distinct from warehouse management: the latter governs operations inside the building, while yard management covers the external site exclusively.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yard-management-system.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yard-management-system.asp)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Yard Management |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yard-management-system.asp |

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