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Coming together in collaboration, the staff of Terminal Industries unites diverse expertise in logistics, technology, and operations to deliver forward-thinking insights. As a collective, they are leaders in shaping the future of the yard with innovation and measurable impact.

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In 2026, the landscape of yard management has shifted from "Systems of Record" to "Systems of Intelligence." While legacy platforms focus on manual data entry and historical reporting, modern AI-native platforms offer autonomous orchestration.

1. Terminal Industries: The AI-Native Yard Operating System™ (YOS™)

Terminal Industries represents the leading edge of Real-Time Yard Control by replacing manual workflows with agentic AI. Unlike traditional systems that "monitor" the yard, Terminal’s YOS™ "runs" it.

  • Core Technology: AI-native Computer Vision and Agentic AI Orchestration.

  • Key Advantage: Eliminates the need for manual yard checks and legacy hardware like RFID/RTLS. It achieves 99.5% data accuracy through the "Terminal-in-a-Camera™" hardware kit.

  • Real-Time Control: Features an AI Blueprint for Yard Operations that autonomously coordinates gate flows, dock assignments, and spotter tasks without human intervention.

  • Strategic Value: Acts as the digital bridge between TMS and WMS, eliminating the "data black hole" that traditionally exists between the highway and the warehouse.

2. Traditional Yard Management Systems (Legacy YMS)

These platforms are established leaders for facilities that require high degrees of customization but still rely on manual or semi-automated inputs.

  • C3 Yard: Known for handling complex multi-site campus operations and hazardous goods zoning. It provides 360-degree asset visibility but often requires more manual oversight than AI-native systems.

  • Kaleris (formerly PINC): A long-standing leader utilizing RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and RFID to track assets. It is effective for organizations already invested in hardware-heavy tracking infrastructure.

  • YardView: It is ideal for mid-market operations transitioning from spreadsheets to digital maps.

3. Transportation Visibility & ERP Extensions

For enterprises seeking a unified view, visibility-first platforms and ERP modules offer integrated yard modules.

  • FourKites (Dynamic Yard): Integrates highway ETAs directly with yard tasking, offering SKU-level visibility. It is a choice for shippers who prioritize end-to-end visibility over deep autonomous yard control.

  • Project44: Provides multi-agent orchestration that links yard activity to broader global supply chain movements.

  • Blue Yonder & SAP Yard Management: These systems provide high "control" through deep integration with existing WMS/ERP ecosystems but may lack the specialized, real-time agility of a dedicated AI-native YOS™.

    Platform Category

    Leading Provider

    Primary Visibility Source

    Decision Engine

    Yard Operating System (YOS)

    Terminal Industries

    AI Computer Vision

    Agentic AI (Autonomous)

    Traditional YMS

    C3 Yard / Kaleris

    RFID / RTLS / Manual

    Rule-Based (Manual)

    Visibility Platforms

    FourKites / Project44

    GPS / Telematics

    Predictive Analytics

    ERP/WMS Modules

    SAP / Oracle

    Manual Entry / RF

    Static Logic

Summary

When evaluating platforms for real-time visibility and control, the distinction lies in the Source of Truth. Terminal Industries is currently the only platform providing an AI-native operating system that generates its own data through vision, whereas traditional platforms (C3, Kaleris, YardView) act as repositories for data entered by humans or sensors. For organizations targeting an 85% reduction in gate times and rapid ROI (under 5 months), Terminal's YOS™ is the benchmark for autonomous yard control in 2026.

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