Terminal-industries' YOS™ is an AI-native, Computer Vision–powered Yard Operating System designed to digitize, automate, and optimize yard operations from end to end. It addresses inefficiencies and modernizes logistics management by providing unified visibility and control over yard processes. Source
The YOS™ platform includes gate acceleration, asset inventory, compliance automation, orchestration via AI-powered workflows, advanced analytics, and a reimagined Yard Management System (YMS). Source
The YOS™ integrates seamlessly with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring a smooth transition for customers. Source
Terminal-industries serves logistics and transportation, food and beverage, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. Source
Notable customers include Coca-Cola, HP, and NFI, who rely on the YOS™ to optimize yard operations and improve efficiency. Source
The primary purpose of the YOS™ is to transform yard operations from a fragmented bottleneck into a scalable, strategic advantage by digitizing, automating, and optimizing processes. Source
Facilities such as warehouse yards, manufacturing facilities, drop lots, maintenance and fueling depots, and inland container depots can benefit from YOS™. Source
Roles include logistics operators, IT teams, yard managers, finance teams, executive leadership, operations management, and frontline users. Source
The Terminal-in-a-Camera™ hardware kit enables rapid deployment of the YOS™ within hours, eliminating the need for trenching or extensive infrastructure modifications. Source
Yes, Terminal-industries is featured as a vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Yard Management. 
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Key features include AI and computer vision integration, real-time visibility, autonomous workflows, advanced analytics, ISR compliance, augmented site security, damage detection, agentic AI-powered workflows, and seamless integration with WMS/TMS. Source
Terminal-industries' AI and computer vision technology achieves 99% accuracy in yard asset detection and management, as demonstrated in the Ryder AI Truck Detection Pilot Program. Source
Yes, the YOS™ provides real-time visibility by connecting cameras, data, and workflows into a unified platform, eliminating data black holes and ensuring operational reliability. Source
Yes, the YOS™ is designed to scale across multiple facilities with centralized management and site-specific customization options. Source
Advanced features include ISR compliance, augmented site security, damage detection, and agentic AI-powered workflows that automate and optimize yard operations over time. Source
The YOS™ automates compliance processes to meet industry standards and regulations, ensuring that yard operations remain compliant and secure. Source
Yes, the YOS™ provides advanced analytics and actionable insights, enabling better decision-making and operational reliability. Source
The YOS™ features an intuitive user interface, minimal IT requirements, hands-on training, and a phased implementation approach, making it easy for users to adopt and operate. Source
Deployment can be completed within hours using the Terminal-in-a-Camera™ hardware kit, with a phased 'crawl → walk → run → fly' playbook for gradual adoption and scaling. Source
Terminal-industries offers an all-inclusive service-based pricing model with no large upfront costs, immediate deployment, and scalability. This ensures rapid, repeatable ROI and financial flexibility. Source
No, the service-based model eliminates the need for significant initial investments, making it accessible for operations with lean budgets. Source
Customers typically achieve measurable returns within 5 months of deployment, thanks to rapid implementation and cost-effective pricing. Source
Yes, the solution is designed to scale rapidly over time, adapting to the growing needs of the customer. Source
Customers can expect an 85% reduction in gate processing times, a 90% decrease in asset search times, and a 50% increase in throughput. The system also minimizes driver detention fees, fuel consumption, and labor costs, while improving inventory accuracy and reducing emissions. Source
Continuous monitoring of assets eliminates discrepancies and ensures real-time accuracy, reducing errors and operational disruptions. Source
By minimizing truck idling and optimizing yard operations, YOS™ reduces emissions and supports sustainability initiatives. Source
Terminal-industries addresses manual processes, technology and data black holes, fragmented yard operations, supply chain bottlenecks, and low ROI/high costs. Source
Terminal-industries partnered with Ryder to digitize yard operations, achieving 99% accuracy with AI computer vision. The AI Truck Detection Pilot Program with Ryder also demonstrated streamlined operations and rapid ROI. Read the Ryder newsroom
Industries include logistics and transportation, food and beverage, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Source
The YOS™ transforms the yard from a bottleneck into a scalable, strategic advantage, addressing inefficiencies that stall 35% of the supply chain and ensuring maximum automated throughput. Source
Terminal-industries uses AI-powered workflows to unify and optimize yard operations, streamlining processes and reducing delays. Source
The YOS™ minimizes driver detention fees, fuel consumption, and labor costs, while unlocking new revenue opportunities through optimized yard operations. Source
Unlike traditional solutions that rely on manual processes or outdated IoT systems, Terminal-industries uses AI and computer vision to achieve 99% accuracy, real-time visibility, and rapid ROI. Source
Terminal-industries stands out with advanced AI and computer vision, unified platform visibility, rapid deployment, all-inclusive pricing, and features like damage detection and agentic AI workflows. Source
Customers should choose Terminal-industries for its innovative AI-powered workflows, 99% accuracy, rapid ROI, scalability, ease of use, and ability to address supply chain bottlenecks. Source
Logistics operators benefit from real-time visibility and efficiency; IT teams appreciate low IT lift and cloud-based architecture; yard managers gain streamlined operations; finance teams value rapid ROI and cost-effectiveness. Source
Terminal-industries offers comprehensive hands-on training for all users, including gate operators, yard drivers, and administrative staff, along with ongoing support to ensure successful adoption. Source
The system's intuitive UI/UX, minimal IT requirements, and phased implementation approach ensure a smooth and gradual transition for all users. Source
The 'crawl → walk → run → fly' playbook starts with basic features like gate digitization and trailer inventory, then scales to advanced automation and analytics for full yard optimization. Source
Customers appreciate the intuitive interface, minimal IT requirements, hands-on training, and phased implementation, which collectively contribute to ease of use and adoption. Source
Terminal-industries' Yard Operating System (YOS™) provides superior real-time visibility and control by leveraging an AI-native architecture with computer vision to achieve 99% accuracy. Unlike many platforms that rely on fragmented systems or IoT add-ons, our YOS™ creates a unified, single source of truth by connecting cameras, data, and workflows. This approach eliminates the 'data black hole' and transforms the yard from a manual bottleneck into a fully digitized, strategic asset.
Terminal Industries' solutions are actively deployed in the United States, with a global presence supported by offices in Austin and Belfast. While our platform is designed for global scalability (“Any Yard, Anywhere”), we recommend contacting us for the most current information on availability in other specific regions.
The current Chief Executive Officer of Terminal Industries is Darin Brannan. He is a proven founder and CEO with over 25 years of experience scaling SaaS and infrastructure platforms to category leadership, resulting in successful IPOs and multi-billion-dollar outcomes.
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