About the Author

Josh Kivenko

Chief Marketing Officer

Josh Kivenko has spent nearly two decades developing winning go-to-market strategies in supply chain related fields. As CMO, he is driven to reinvent the yard by building a winning brand that connects critical customer needs to the magic of Terminal's technology.

Terminal is a purpose-built, AI-native Yard Operating System (YOS) that provides end-to-end orchestration and automation across the entire yard, from gate to dock and across the network. SAP Yard Logistics, while a robust solution within the SAP ecosystem, is primarily designed as a module integrated with SAP TM and EWM. While SAP provides valuable yard features and visibility, Terminal’s modern, cloud-native, AI-first approach delivers flexible, full-stack yard management without being tied to a single ecosystem.

Why Terminal Wins

Flexible, Ecosystem-Agnostic Integration – Terminal integrates with any WMS/TMS/YMS/ERP, not tied to a single vendor ecosystem like SAP.

AI-Native Digital Twin & Autonomous Data Capture – Terminal reduces reliance on RFID and extensive hardware; SAP YMS requires more infrastructure.

Mobile-First, Operationally Intelligent Design – Terminal provides QR code check-in, gate automation, and workflow orchestration; SAP’s approach is rule-based and less flexible.

A Deeper Dive

Category

Terminal

SAP YMS

Platform & Technology

AI-native, computer vision-powered YOS; integrates cameras, data, and workflows

Integrated module for SAP S/4HANA; leverages IoT and RFID

Gate & Yard Operations

Mobile Gate with hybrid cameras; reduces manual check-ins by 66%; dynamic spotter instructions

Automated gates, self-check-in, ALPR; optimized with RFID and IoT

Inventory

Manual and Computer Vision-enabled; real-time yard proof of concept

Graphical yard layouts for monitoring and visualization; IoT and barcode tracking

Data & Workflow Orchestration

End-to-end operational orchestration; live digital twin; scalable network-wide insights

Rule-based yard task automation; integrates with SAP TM/EWM for workflow execution

Scheduling & Driver Experience

Mobile-first driver check-in; QR code validation; dock scheduling integrated with yard operations

Appointment scheduling tied to SAP ecosystem

Analytics & Reporting

Full operational visibility; detention analytics; KPI dashboards; standardized insights

Graphical dashboards and KPI monitoring 

Scalability & Deployment

Modular, network-wide deployment; low IT lift; cloud-native; fast implementation

Scalable on-prem or single-tenant cloud; best within SAP ecosystem; dependent on SAP environment

Value Proposition

All-inclusive as-a-service pricing; predictable costs; fast ROI

Document-based pricing model; visibility and efficiency improvements; variable cost depending on usage

Terminal YOS: The Only Yard You'll Ever Need

Terminal delivers a next-generation, AI-native platform that centralizes yard operations, automates workflows, and integrates data across the entire logistics network. Unlike SAP’s ERP-tied yard module, Terminal transforms the yard into a strategic asset, providing unparalleled visibility, operational efficiency, and actionable insights.

Terminal YOS is the only yard execution platform to deliver a smarter yard:

  • Delivers maximum, automated throughput with 50% improvement in data accuracy and over 50% throughput improvement..

  • Provides scalable, easy operation with an initial installation time of just 5 days and a low IT lift.

  • Offers rapid, repeatable ROI with a return on investment of 4x+ and no hidden costs.

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