YMS Recognized as G75 Partner in Supply Chain Sustainability
Victoria Papadelis
July 23rd, 2024
4 min read
At Yard Management Solutions (YMS), we are honored to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as one of their 75 Green Supply Chain Partners for 2024. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors meticulously select 75 Green Supply Chain Partners, known as the G75, who go above and beyond in their efforts to improve supply chain sustainability. This recognition underscores our commitment to creating environmentally responsible solutions within the supply chain industry.
Inbound Logistics G75: A Commitment to Sustainability
The G75 list is comprised of visionary companies from various sectors, including 3PLs, air cargo carriers, ports, and trucking companies, all demonstrating their dedication to sustainability in every aspect of their operations. Being included in this esteemed group highlights our ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact through innovative yard management solutions. You can view the full list of the 75 Green Supply Chain Partners here.
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Detailed Sustainability Features of YMS
In today's industrial landscape, sustainability practices are more than just a concept—it's a shared responsibility. Yard Management Solutions empowers facilities to optimize move management, enhance yard visibility, and maximize space utilization. Here’s how:
Enhance Yard Visibility:
Without YMS visibility, drivers spend excessive time and generate unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions searching the entire yard for a single trailer, not knowing the exact location, or even if it's on the yard. With YMS, real-time visibility ensures drivers know exactly where every trailer is located. Our system guides drivers directly to the trailer's location, significantly reducing emissions by eliminating aimless driving.
Maximize Space Utilization:
Upon arrival at the gate, trailers are directed to the optimal spot, ensuring efficient space use and minimizing unnecessary movements within the yard. This approach contributes to an improved supply chain by optimizing resource use.
Reduce Fuel Consumption:
Without YMS, drivers are often assigned moves on the opposite side of the facility, resulting in unnecessary fuel consumption. With YMS, when a move is created, it's assigned to the nearest driver using GPS technology, minimizing the distance traveled between moves, ensuring efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
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Real-World Impact
The implementation of Yard Management Solutions brings about significant real-world impacts, aligning with our corporate social responsibility and supply chain sustainability goals:
Reduction in CO2 Emissions:
The precise tracking and location capabilities of YMS mean that drivers no longer need to waste time and fuel searching for trailers. By knowing exactly where to go, drivers spend less time idling and driving aimlessly, leading to a considerable reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. This directly contributes to a cleaner environment and helps companies meet their sustainability targets
Increased Operational Efficiency:
With real-time visibility and optimized move management, operations become more streamlined. Drivers can complete tasks more quickly and with fewer errors. This increase in efficiency means that facilities can handle more trailers in less time, boosting overall productivity without the added environmental cost. This contributes to supply chain transparency and supports sustainable supply chain management.
Cost Savings:
Reduced fuel consumption translates into significant cost savings for companies. By minimizing unnecessary movements and optimizing routes, YMS helps lower fuel expenses. Additionally, the decrease in wear and tear on vehicles due to fewer and more efficient moves results in lower maintenance costs.
Improved Driver Satisfaction:
Drivers benefit from a more straightforward, less stressful working environment. With clear instructions and real-time data, drivers can perform their duties more effectively and with greater confidence. This can lead to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates, further enhancing the stability and efficiency of yard operations. Improved working conditions and labor practices are critical for long-term operational success.
Enhanced Space Utilization:
Efficient yard management means better use of available space. YMS ensures that trailers are placed in optimal locations, maximizing the use of yard space and reducing congestion. This not only improves operational flow but also delays the need for additional infrastructure investments, saving money and reducing the environmental footprint of facility expansion. Reducing waste and promoting efficient resource use are key aspects of our sustainability practices.
Contribution to Corporate Sustainability Goals:
Implementing YMS helps companies achieve their supply chain sustainability goals. By reducing emissions, optimizing resource use, and enhancing overall efficiency, YMS supports broader environmental initiatives and corporate responsibility efforts. This includes reducing the carbon footprint of supply chain operations.
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Commitment to a Greener Future
At Yard Management Solutions, we believe that sustainability is not just a goal but a responsibility. We are proud to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as one of the G75 Green Supply Chain Partners and remain dedicated to pioneering solutions that foster a more sustainable future for the supply chain industry. Our efforts in creating a sustainable supply chain are integral to our operations.
For more information about our green initiatives and how YMS can help your facility reduce its environmental impact, schedule a demo today. Together, we can drive towards a greener, more efficient supply chain.