This article was provided by Yard Management Solutions, a YMS News partner.
Cold storage logistics is all about precision. Every delay, every misplaced trailer, every wasted minute costs money and efficiency. ColdPoint Logistics knew this better than anyone. Before implementing Yard Management Solutions (YMS), their yard was bogged down by manual processes, wasted labor hours, and a frustrating inability to track trailers in real-time. The result? Lost productivity, unnecessary costs, and operational inefficiencies that slowed them down.
They needed a better way to manage their yard—so they turned to YMS.
The Reality Before YMS
ColdPoint Logistics faced many challenges that, unfortunately, are all too common in the industry today. Like many facilities still relying on outdated processes, before implementing YMS they were struggling with:
- Inaccurate Yard Inventory – Manual tracking made it nearly impossible to get a real-time snapshot of yard assets, leading to misplaced trailers and inefficiencies.
- Difficulty Tracking Trailer Locations and Movements – Without digital oversight, locating a specific trailer was a guessing game, causing delays and confusion.
- Delays in Assigning Trailers to Loading Docks – Dock personnel often found themselves waiting as drivers searched for the right trailer, wasting valuable time.
- Excessive Labor Hours – Staff spent countless hours manually checking the yard instead of focusing on higher-value tasks.
- Frequent Errors – On a typical day, as many as 20 trailers went missing due to tracking failures, creating major operational bottlenecks.
These issues weren’t just inconveniences—they were cutting directly into productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. ColdPoint Logistics needed a yard management system that could eliminate these inefficiencies and provide the visibility they lacked.
The YMS Transformation
ColdPoint Logistics implemented YMS, and the results were immediate. With a powerful combination of real-time visibility, automation, and streamlined operations, YMS fundamentally changed the way their yard functioned.
- Real-Time Visibility – No more guesswork. ColdPoint’s team could see exactly where every trailer was, eliminating manual searches and lost assets.
- Streamlined Operations – Trailer assignments became seamless, cutting down dock wait times and optimizing trailer movements.
- Accurate Trailer Tracking – Drivers no longer had to waste time searching for trailers. What used to take 45-50 minutes and multiple personnel was now resolved in seconds with a click on a screen.
- Detailed Reporting – With YMS, ColdPoint could now track reefer storage durations with precision, allowing them to charge customers and carriers for extended storage—a direct revenue boost.
- User-Friendly Interface – The learning curve? Almost nonexistent. New employees were fully up to speed in just 10-20 minutes, thanks to an intuitive, color-coded interface that made operations effortless.
The Impact: Productivity Doubled
ColdPoint Logistics didn’t just see incremental improvements—they saw game-changing results:
✅ 90% Reduction in Misplaced Trailers – Before YMS, they lost track of 15-20 trailers a day. After? Only 2-3. That’s real operational reliability.
✅ Trailer Moves Doubled – With optimized workflows, daily trailer moves skyrocketed from 20-30 to an impressive 45-60 per day.
✅ Increased Throughput – More loads moving in and out meant a higher operational capacity, unlocking new revenue opportunities.
✅ Fuel Efficiency Gains – By eliminating unnecessary trailer moves, fuel consumption dropped, delivering direct cost savings.
✅ Streamlined Labor Allocation – Employees were no longer wasting time on yard checks, emails, and frantic radio calls. YMS cut the clutter and freed up staff for higher-value work.
✅ Revenue Growth – Precise tracking of container storage times allowed ColdPoint to bill accurately, turning their yard into a revenue-generating asset.
Beyond the Numbers: A Smarter, More Efficient Yard
YMS didn’t just solve ColdPoint’s immediate challenges—it elevated their entire operation:
- Customer Satisfaction Soared – Clients now had better visibility into shipments, improving communication and trust.
- Dock Access Became Instantaneous – No more bottlenecks. Dock personnel got the right trailers, at the right time, every time.
- Spoilage Risks Were Eliminated – With precise tracking and monitoring, product integrity was fully protected.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – YMS’s detailed reporting empowered ColdPoint to fine-tune their operations with confidence.
- A System They’re Proud to Recommend – ColdPoint Logistics became such a firm believer in YMS that they actively recommend it to others in the industry.
“You should try Yard Management Solutions! It will help your yard out a lot!” – Elijah Robinson
“I highly recommend it! We would be lost without it!” – Paul Wallace
The Bottom Line
ColdPoint Logistics went from an inefficient, manual-driven yard to a fully optimized, high-performance operationwith YMS. They didn’t just streamline their workflow—they doubled productivity, slashed inefficiencies, and turned their yard into a strategic advantage.
If you’re still running your yard on outdated processes, the question isn’t if you need YMS – it’s how much you’re losing without it.
You can find out more about Yard Management Solutions and schedule a live software demo on their website: https://YardManagementSolutions.com
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