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YardView
What Is YardView?
YardView yard management software has led the YMS industry for over 25 years. Visibility to all assets, coordinating their movement, managing the gates, docks, loads and drivers. Status, contents, type, detail, damage tracking, seal verification, reefer audits and more with visibility consoles, dashboards and customized reports to help streamline your operation and gain insight into all activity in real time. Very easy to use. Customized for each operation. Supported by industry Experts.
Who Uses YardView?
Yard management software solution for distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and drop lots which allow businesses to track the movement of inventory and real-time location of drivers.
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Reviews of YardView
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Yardview is an outstanding tool for Dock Scheduling and Yard Management Software
Comments: from the owner Nate, the sales support Heather, to support Dustin, to their entire Team, they are very responsive, attentive to our account and willing to satisfy us the customer. we were always up and running during these 5 years, with constant enhancements.
Pros:
Implementation, Support, Reporting, Auto-email reports, excel downloads.,
Cons:
there is simply nothing to report here as a con. from the beginning approximately 5 years, Yardview has been a great dock scheduling and yard management software that we use for a production tool daily. we ship over 50 trucks per day on 2 shifts with ease on this platform.
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High Quality Software, Quick Implementation, Major ROI
Comments: Thank you for all your help our rep! The rep is just one of the great people that I got to work with at YardView. Aside from the rep just being an amazing person, she took care of every concern we had, and went above and beyond to make sure every aspect of our project was addressed and taken care of. It was almost as though she became an extension of our own team. However, everyone on their team was extremely professional and helpful as well.
Pros:
YardView is an extremely powerful tool that provides the same dynamic analytical capabilities that "BIG" Asset Management Software companies offer, but YardView provides the agility of a fast implementation that the "BIG" companies simply can't compete with. Our business volumes fluctuate seasonally so we needed a cost effective solution that could be rolled out and implemented quickly to multiple sites as business needs dictate. After evaluating a several other solutions YardView was the best choice by far. The software is straight forward and easy to use for any user. Minimal training was needed because the interface is so user friendly. An immediate ROI was realized in reduced man hours, and gained visibility and use analytics which gave us the ability to better track our assets and maintain our facilities.
Cons:
I wish there was a YardView API that can be leveraged to easily integrate YardView with other Software.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Joseph, thank you for the kind review! We really work hard to make sure our system is user friendly and easy to implement so it's great to hear you experienced that. We actually do have an API and offer it as an option for any data share projects, including with widely used systems like SAP and Red Prairie. We also customize it when necessary to capture all data points required for our customers specific needs. Let's set up a call to discuss your integration needs and get this turned around quickly for you!
Clean interface, one of the best Yard Management packages available
Pros:
Ease of use. .NET application will run on almost any Windows device will little to no setup required.
Cons:
Software can lock up on occasion but think this has more to do with poor Internet connectivity at times in the yard.
YardView Response
3 years ago
Thanks for the great review Jeff. We appreciate your partnership and feedback. We host our solution at AWS with some of the biggest and fastest servers in the world. Typically internet issues are local, but please reach out to support so we can troubleshoot if you have any issues at all.
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Comments: Yardview is a great company to do business with because they're responsive and reasonable. Our integration with them actually ran under budget and was delivered on time. I'd have to say that of all our software vendor relationships, it's among the best.
Pros:
The software is used for yard management of large warehouse yards. It has a component in the driver's cab so their dispatches come up immediately on their screen. The simple design allows the drivers to easily navigate the job requests, pick the one they're working on, make any notes to the move and view the other options quickly and easily. Dispatchers can stack load assignments up and push them to the trucks with ease. Management and exception reports are well laid out and provide great metrics to help improve yard efficiency. Finally, the vendor is easy to work with and really knows their product so externally integration was easy.
Cons:
The only initial con I had was that the GUI felt a little dated but they've issued a new version that greatly enhanced the look and feel.
YardView Response
3 years ago
John, thank you for the kind review, we really appreciate your feedback. You really summed up the key areas/goals we work hard to accomplish from easy implementation to driver management. We hope you are enjoying the advanced GUI that has been in place for many years now. Thanks John!
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Effortless Yard Management
Comments: Employee reduction, Real time benefits, Accessibility wherever i am, when i want it. Excellent support.
Pros:
Simplicity, ease of use, implementation was a breeze.
Cons:
Cannot think of anything..........................................................................................
Streamlined and Efficient Inbound Scheduling
Comments: Yardview has been a game-changer for our business. The transformation in our inbound scheduling processes has been nothing short of remarkable. The user-friendly interface has significantly streamlined our operations, making them more efficient and hassle-free. The outstanding customer service we've received has been a standout feature. [sensitive content hidden], from day one, has been an invaluable resource. His expertise and dedication have played a crucial role in our positive experience. Now, [sensitive content hidden] is assisting us with our future needs, and her commitment to excellence is equally impressive. As a result of Yardview's impact, our business has not only thrived but also expanded across the United States. The continued support from the Yardview team has been instrumental in this growth, and we are immensely grateful for it. In conclusion, Yardview has exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it to businesses looking for a reliable and effective solution for their scheduling needs.
Pros:
Streamlined and efficient scheduling User-friendly interface Exceptional customer service Expert assistance from [sensitive content hidden] Contributed to business growth and expansion
Cons:
Would like for them to offer more customize dashboards.
Great yard management and tracking of local dedicated account.
Comments: The ability for tracking was a huge step for the client. It allows you to hold all parties involved accountable.
Pros:
The support. There have been very little issues but anytime there is one the response is quick and affective.
Cons:
Although updates don't happen very often, having to have everyone log out is time consuming and difficult at times. We use this 24 hours a day and weekends.
YardView Response
2 years ago
James - Thank you for the review. We strive to offer an easy to use system and then support it with industry experts who respond and service your needs quickly and efficiently. It sounds like you use the system often. Please reach out to us at any time if we can assist. Also, it would be great to know what company you are with - send support an e-mail informing them if you have a chance. Thank you!
Yardview System Review
Comments: They are extremely pleasant to deal with, they resolve issues/needs in an immediate fashion, and enhancements, additional reporting, etc...come at an affordable price. The Yardview Team is always available and in the rare occurrence of a system issue it will typically be resolved in minutes.
Pros:
It solved all our needs from a YMS perspective - Live 24/7 Updates with visibility to all trailer inventory - Global View of all Distribution Facilities - Automation of Move Request to Drivers - Optimization of Trailer Locations within the Yard - Ease of Use & Ease of Implementation - Ease of use allowed for easy adoption - Affordability when stacked up against other similar systems
Cons:
The perceived limitations around RFID - We have tested some RFID technologies internally which have failed miserably and I am not certain it provides a better option at this point than performing a simple yard audit at the end of the day to resolve any discrepancies. If processes are in place to manage your companies Yard Inventory then you will not have a need for RFID considering the expense that is required to support it. If you do not have sound processes in place then I would question the ability to transition to a more in depth process of adding/removing magnets in efforts to make RFID successful.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your review. We agree the application of tags and readers or other RTLS solutions is best implemented when the gaps that this technology is aiming to solve is sure to do the job 100% well, 100% of the time. Often there are best practices that can solve the issues without the on-going process challenges and expense that comes with these solutions. Love hearing about our support team, thank you for sharing!
The best possible way to optimize and plan all your quay planning operations.
Comments: It is easy to use and very fast. Suppliers/Carriers are also satisfied with the product. Appointment integrations are great for enabling carriers to schedule their own appointments, scheduling warehouse schedules. Customizable, great customer support has a team.
Pros:
Ease of Use. Quick setup and adaptability to our business needs. Changes are made quickly and easily. It saves a lot of uptime and the ability to easily trace all necessary information in one place. This system provides overall visibility and is a great tool for monitoring warehouse processes. An excellent all-round dock planning and yard management tool. The organization of my working life belongs to this product. I love that it saves me from the hassle and tiring work life and I enjoy using this product. Can customize your daily schedule according to facility needs. The system that gives customers the ability to log in and schedule their own appointments Has great report function in self scheduling.I like the convenience of showing a distribution center's status simultaneously and online. The support team is also very good. When there is a problem, it is solved instantly, which is a very important issue for me. I can't stand that problems are not resolved or are resolved too late, but the support team of this software is always with us in the fastest way. I definitely recommend this product.
Cons:
I love this software. I did not encounter anything that I did not like. I am very satisfied with both the product and the support team.
Award of Excellence for Functionality, Partnership and Support.
Comments: We were able to improve gate activity (in/out) drastically. Our customers are very happy with the reports and real time visibility to their shipments (in, out, Devan, departed, etc.).
Pros:
Excellent customer service and support response time. Easy to implement and use for IT and operations. Easy to publish maps for overflow and new yards. Easily accessible from any device. (mobile device, tablet, computer). Easy Lot and Yard check Fits our business plans and practices (on a fly/ASAP). Easy report customization. Bigger bang for our buck compared to our previous YMS. Integrates easily with our back end systems.
Cons:
We don't have any complaints about Yard View.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thanks Steve! Our support team really makes a point to be responsive. Thrilled to hear how easy our system has been for several of your departments and individuals, we strive for that easy of use in our software. Don't ever hesitate to reach out if you have anything come up.
Intuitive Software that helps optimize our yard processes
Comments:
1. Automate our yard check-in and check-out process. Eliminated paper forms
2. Vastly increase speed of incident resolution and queries
3. Optimize yard inventory audits and visibility to container/trailer status
Pros:
Functionality and ease of deployment. Good features that allow our users to quickly perform gate check-in and yard audits. Also captures all of the information required for our security and container tracking profiles. Has cut down our yard audit time tremendously. Support team is very open to input/suggestions to improve the software. Service team treats us like an important customer and jumps quickly on any issues reported.
Cons:
Very few cons. Initial deployments saw some performance degradation and required some fine tuning.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thanks for the review Tom, we are always working to meet your needs and am happy to hear our support has been so helpful. Always pass along any suggestions you have, it's your eyes and ears that we rely on most.
Yardview Review
Comments: I have worked with the Yardview team for last three years and the are the best group of individuals for work with. When we started our journey with Yardview I work with [SENSITIVE CONTENT]and his team which was great. I was able to send them ideas that our customer wanted and his team was able to accommodate the request in a timely manner. Every time I reach out to Support [SENSITIVE CONTENT] is very professional and willing to help even in the middle of the night or on the weekends. I am very grateful for the partnership and professionalism that [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and his team at Yardview have for me and my customers at all times.
Pros:
I like how the software is user friendly and you able to login anywhere if you need to fix and issue since it is web based
Cons:
At this time I do not have any dislikes in the software.
YardView Response
3 years ago
Thanks for the feedback Kenny. We work hard to make it user friendly and easy to use from any device at any time.
Benefits of YardView YMS
Pros:
The YardView product is very intuitive and easy to use while at the same a very effective tool to control the flow of materials across. YardView provides enhanced visibility of shipments across all facets of the supply chain translating to improved customer service, reduced operating cost, and better utilization of equipment and manpower.
Cons:
One area we would could improve the effectiveness of the Yard Management system is to have it implemented more broadly across the end-to-end supply chain to drive more benefits.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thanks for the review! We agree, implementing the system across the enterprise provides visibility, efficiencies, and cost savings for all. I know we are working with a few additional locations of yours, let's get the other ones added when you are ready.
Yardview Pro
Comments: Keeping track of our trailer inventory, managing drivers, managing customer needs, managing carrier needs and doing this with new technology
Pros:
Ease to set it up and use. Support staff is really easy to work with and makes the use and support of the product very helpful.
Cons:
A few changes in the latest upgrade needs some tweaking, but Yardview has been very helpful during this process.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thanks Dale! Glad you have had a good experience working with our support team. Feel free to contact me with any changes you think would be most beneficial in our process.
YardView
Comments: Bringing viability of our yards to our customers. This allows them to review not only our productivity but their own employees activities. Reduced customer complaints exponentially. Help to increase productivity by working smarter not harder.
Pros:
Ease of use. Quick turnaround from purchase to implementation. Visual process for requesting moves. Up-time. Easy report navigation. Company provided training. Easy and quick access to support.
Cons:
Working on this as I have not found one yet.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Wow Michael, your review perfectly summed up everything we strive for - easy to use, fast implementation, quality support and training...thank you for choosing us!
Yardview
Comments: It is a tool that i have been using for many years and can not see myself managing my yards without it.
Pros:
User friendly and very flexible to integrate with other systems.
Cons:
Having to wait too long for the implementation for the new and improved version of the system.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thanks for the review. Integration is important to us! Our system is built to roll out new versions at your operations convenience, without disruption. We often find alignment with all parties can take some time to ensure a smooth transition. We are ready when you are to roll out the new features and enhancements.
Own your yards and what you can see
Comments: Once we started playing around and asking questions we realized the system could do more and it has accomplished what we needed and then some.
Pros:
I like the ability to model the visual system to what I see on my yards. The compatibility to other systems is important as well.
Cons:
The initial layout and my team not asking the right questions.
You won’t go wrong
Comments: Note pros
Pros:
Yardview is easy to implement and use. It has delivered on all aspects and the support has been unparalleled!! You won’t go wrong with this application! We continue to roll it out at other locations
Cons:
We wish we would have implemented years ago.
YardView Response
5 years ago
Thank you Doug, we are so glad you find our software so easy to use and implement! I will be sure to share your kind words with our support team. Looking forward to working more with you.
Best Yard Software Ever
Pros:
Best Yard Management Software Ever!!! There team is super helpful and responsive to our needs 27/7/365 If you manage a yard, Get this and it will make you trucks and trailers flow in and out with ease. Also, If you use TK Refers..... They could integrate with no down time.... If you need more information, Please reach out to me.. George W Jacobs Jr
Cons:
Needs Wi-Fi network or Cell Service I'm in a dead zone, so that is my con
Great product
Comments: Excellent acceptance and usage by all Parties internal and External.
Pros:
User Friendly, Customizable, Good Reporting, Great Support
Cons:
Haven't come across anything yet. Customization is easy so the application was set-up to meet our needs.
YardView
Comments: The YardView team has been great partners. Very flexible and receptive to feedback on functionality and enhancements.
Pros:
Functionality and ability to access the system on any device. Quick and Easy implementation as new locations are added.
Cons:
No cons
YardView Response
3 years ago
We appreciate your feedback and highlighting the quick install time - usually less than 4 weeks. We hope to continue to grow with you.
Super user Friendly Product
Comments: Overall easy to work with and program is very user friendly and very visual
Pros:
I like that all functionality is user friendly and easy to maneuver in the system in order to find new options that are available for use
Cons:
Sometimes a little challenging to locate history data throughout the network location without going to someone that has global access.
Overall Good Tool for Yard Management
Comments: Overall Good Tool for Yard Management
Pros:
The way you can customize the way your facility communicates and names for locations
Cons:
Nothing yet. I've use it quite a bit to look for sea containers
Yardview YMS
Comments: We Manage 140 truck loads in and out per day and utilize three yard tractors for switching. We could not have coordinated the trailer switching activities without Yardview. Yardview also provided clear visibility on trailer aging at our facility. The in cab tablets for communication of moves worked well.
Pros:
The ease of implementation was refreshing. Great support from Yardview during implementation of software.
Cons:
We didn't utilize the scheduling module of the software, I don't have nay complaints about the software. I will recommend Yardview to anyone who needs a YMS.
Highly recommend Yard View
Comments: Overall, I am very pleased with yard view. The software is great and they are quick to respond should we have any issues.
Pros:
Yard view is very user friendly and provides us the visibility needed to track trailers in all of our facilities.
Cons:
I believe an improvement can be made when filtering the reports, such as current inventory. Current state, the reports do not hold the value and must be filtered over and over again.