C3 Yard® – Yard Management SYSTEM

Powerful YMS, Configured to Your Yard

Designed for retail, parcel and large yards. Impactful with 4+ shunters and 100+ trailers-in-yard.

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Assign Shunter Tasks Automatically

Designed for large and busy yards, C3 Yard simplifies your yard operations and boosts the productivity of yard and dock workers. With our scalable design, new modules can be added as your operations expand.

Push trucks through
the gate faster

Pre-arrival visibility, gate-pass printing, and intelligent put-away replace spreadsheets and calls, so the gate stops being a bottleneck.

Stop dispatching
by radio

A rule-based optimizer feeds shunter drivers clear mobile instructions and tracks execution in real time, boosting throughput.

See every site
in one place

A rule-based optimizer feeds shunter drivers clear mobile instructions and tracks execution in real time, boosting throughput.

Your Yard Challenges, Our Expertise

How We Solve Your Pain Points

Julian

Yard Manager

Challenge #1

Too many trailers, not enough visibility

Challenge #2

Manual dispatching wastes time and causes errors

Challenge #3

Idle shunters and inefficient yard moves

Your Yard Feels Out of Control?

The Solution

Automate your yard with C3 Yard. Gain full visibility, optimize task assignments, and keep operations moving efficiently.

Features that solves your challenge:

Entreprise Visibility
Automated Shunter Task

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Sarah

Operations Manager

Challenge #1

Untracked trailers and manual move assignments

Challenge #2

No real-time visibility on dock and yard activity

Challenge #3

No coordination between gate, dock, and yard teams

You’re Flooded with Calls & Emails

The Solution

Take control of your yard with C3 Yard. Get complete visibility of every trailer, automate task assignments, and connect your teams in real time

Features that solves your challenge:

Carrier/Supplier Portal
Multilingual
Automated Notifications
Document Attachments

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Maya

Transportation Manager

Challenge #1

Manual yard moves slow down throughput

Challenge #2

No real-time visibility on trailer locations

Challenge #3

Gap between gate, dock, and yard teams

You’re Running Blind Outside the Dock?

The Solution

Gain total yard visibility with C3 Yard. Automate trailer movements, connect every team, and make data-driven decisions

Features that solves your challenge:

Business Rule Engine
Dynamic Dashboard

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Alex

Decision Maker

Challenge #1

Overstaffing or understaffing due to poor capacity planning

Challenge #2

Equipment underutilization

Challenge #3

Costly errors and fines

You Pay Too Much?

The Solution

Maximize your resources! C3 Reservations’ capacity model balances your dock workload so you can accurately plan your labor and equipment needs.

Features that solves your challenge:

Audits and Compliance
Reports

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felix

Scheduler/Planner

Challenge #1

Too much back-and-forth with shunters and carriers

Challenge #2

Lack of visibility into trailer availability and dock readiness

Challenge #3

Constantly reacting to issues instead of planning proactively

Strained Carrier & Supplier Relations?

The Solution

Respect your partners – save time and $$! C3 Reservations’ self-serve portal provides your carriers with the flexibility they want while compliance and scorecarding ensure they respect the standards of your operations.

Features that solves your challenge:

Carrier/Supplier Portal
Scorecarding

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Key features of C3 Yard

How We Fit Your Workflow

Real-time visibility on yard assets

The yard control tower

Know where trailers and tractors are parked, how many empty trailers are available or missing for shipping.

Business rule engine

Yard automation at its best

Our AI-fueled workflow engine automates repetitives tasks and links operations by mapping your processes to business rules for efficiency.

Automated shunter task optimizer

The two-way radio days are over

Using our powerful AI-driven algorithm, C3 Yard constantly analyses the pool of work to assign drivers the most optimal tasks.

Inbound Planning Tools

Do you have a plan?

Have access to all the information you need to truly plan your daily activities and balance the dock and yard drivers’ workload.

Enterprise visibility

Multiple sites under one roof

C3 Yard can be configured to include any sites locations (whether they use C3 Yard or not) to extend the visibility and reporting capabilities of your trailer pool.

Gate Control

Increase gate throughput

Replace the typical spreadsheets, manual logs and phone calls by a simplified, non time consuming process involving pre-arrival visibility.

Including Features Like

Intuitive scheduling interface

Document Attachments

Multi-sites

Multilingual Platform

Seal Management

Mobile Everywhere, Anytime

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Integrations

Built to Work with What You Already Use

C3 connects through APIs to TMS, WMS, and RTV systems, keeping appointments, loads, and status updates in sync in real time, without changing what already works.

Maximize Your ROI

The Shortcut to Better Return on Investment

Increase in Gate Throughput

Reduction in Workers Overtime

Boost in Shunter Productivity

Cut in Detention Fees

Yard Management Case Studies

What Happens When You Digitize the Yard

  • Case Study

    50% improvement in gate processing time

    Managing a Leading Parcel Company’s Explosive Growth

  • Case Study

    1,700-trailer capacity, fewer moves

    Yard Management and Shuttle Scheduling

  • Case Study

    4-hours/day admin saved, less manual tracking

    Efficiently Managing Container Returns with Yard Management

  • Blog

    What is Yard Management?

    Your Complete Guide for 2025

  • Blog

    Overcome your Yard Management Challenges

    Key Strategies to Overcome your Yard Management Challenges

  • Blog

    Features that Drive Real ROI

    These 5 Powerful Yard Management Features Drive Real ROI

Compare C3 Yard and Discover the Difference

Think All Yard Management Systems Are the Same?
Think Again.

Explore a side-by-side comparison and find out why C3’s Yard Management Software remains the top choice for High-Volume distribution centers.

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Client Testimonials

Spoiler: It Works, and really well.

    • “C3 Yard has optimized not only yard service performance but also Warehouse Shipping, Warehouse Receiving, Security, Procurement, and inventory control. This YMS provides previously unavailable insights, enabling positive impacts across the organization,reflected inprofit and loss statements.“
      James
      Fleet Manager, USA
    • “That it’s: A web based software, so providing there’s an internet connection you can connect from anywhere. The visibility it offered not just to a few users for our entire operation from the gatehouses to the baordroom, to the infeeds and to linehaul/planners (something our previous system did not offer!). It’s flexibility in being able to cope with any process changes required or needed by the business.
      Ethan J.
      Fleet Technology Product Specialist
    • “C3 Yard gives our business the highest level of visibility and control of our assets and products in the yards, as well as increased efficiency in our dock operations.”
      Robert B.
      Logistics & Supply Chain

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A live, tailored walkthrough that maps your realities to clear outcomes: faster gate-to-door, steadier dock turns, lower detention, auditable compliance.

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FAQ

Yes, We Get Asked That a Lot

Lost in the yard? Don’t worry. Our FAQ will help you find your way.

C3 Yard, is an entreprise-level Yard Management System (YMS) that allows logistics operators to control the flow of tractors, trailers and shunters entering the yard of their distribution center. A properly configured, fully featured YMS, like C3 Yard, gives you visibility down to the SKU level for everything in your yard from the gate to the dock and back out the gate again.

Visibility equals flexibility, the flexibility to re-prioritize, create custom loads, fine-tune the flow in your yard, and avoid tieups. That visibility also extends to your other logistics systems. By integrating with WMS, TMS and ERP systems, your YMS becomes a strategic link, turning your yard into a logistics accelerator and optimizer rather than the weak link in your supply chain.

C3 Yard helps companies move away from manual tools like spreadsheets and chalkboards. It brings better control, speed, and accuracy to yard operations, making them a stronger part of the supply chain.

Direct Cost Savings:
– Less Labor and Fuel Use: Yard drivers work more efficiently, needing less time and fuel to move trailers.
– Fewer Trailers Needed: Faster gate check-ins and smarter trailer use mean fewer trailers are required.
– Lower Extra Fees: Avoid charges like waiting time or wrong trailer moves by using real-time tracking and better planning.

Indirect Benefits:
– Better Order Handling: Important goods get unloaded faster, helping keep shelves stocked and customers happy.
– Less Waste: The system alerts staff about trailer issues like temperature or fuel, helping avoid spoiled goods.
– Faster Warehouse Work: Trailers arrive at the right dock at the right time, reducing delays and speeding up shipping.

Implementing our Yard Management System (YMS) typically delivers ROI in under a year. Savings come from reduced shunter use, driver wait times, and better yard efficiency.

Real-world examples include:
– A major retailer improved throughput by 12.5% without adding staff.
– A car manufacturer cut $500 million in inventory costs by improving trailer visibility.
– A post & Parcel reduced shunting vehicles by 53% and control room staff by 40%.

Beyond direct savings, a YMS boosts productivity, reduces inventory buffers, and improves service levels by integrating with TMS, WMS, and ERP systems. The real ROI lies in increased speed, visibility, and control across the supply chain

C3’s Yard Management System is highly customizable. It’s designed to adapt to your specific business processes, operational rules, and site configurations. The system is configured during implementation through collaborative work sessions, allowing for tailored workflows, user roles, and scheduling rules.

C3 emphasizes that their system is highly configurable and can be customized based on the customer’s context. The implementation process includes:
– Mapping your specific business processes.
– Designing workflows and rules that align with your operations.
– Adjusting roles, permissions, and scheduling capacity to suit your environment​

C3 also supports flexible integration options, like file-based translators or real-time Web Service APIs, and can align with your security setup using SAML or OAuth for SSO. Overall, the platform is built to fit your needs, not the other way around.

The cost of a YMS can vary widely depending on factors such as the size of the yard, required features, level of customization, and integration needs. Costs can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s important to get a tailored quote based on specific requirements.

Yes, we provide full support for our YMS solutions, including 24/7 technical support, regular software updates, and a dedicated customer service team to assist with any operational queries or issues that may arise.

We prioritize the security of your data with robust security measures, including end-to-end encryption, regular security audits, and strict compliance with international data protection standards (ISO 27000). These measures ensure that all your scheduling data and business information are securely managed and protected against unauthorized access.

Its modular design allows for customized configurations that can grow and evolve along with your business, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability.

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C3 Yard, Makes Every Yard Move the Right Move.