Terminal-industries' Yard Operating System (YOS™) is an AI-native, computer vision–powered platform designed to digitize, automate, and optimize yard operations from end to end. It addresses inefficiencies in logistics yards by providing real-time visibility, automating workflows, and integrating with existing warehouse and transportation management systems. Learn more.
The YOS™ platform includes gate acceleration, asset inventory, compliance automation, AI-powered orchestration, advanced analytics, and a reimagined Yard Management System (YMS). These components work together to provide a unified layer of visibility and control across yard operations. Source
The YOS™ integrates seamlessly with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring a smooth transition and unified data flow for customers. Source
Terminal-industries serves logistics and transportation, food and beverage, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, as demonstrated in its case studies. Source
Notable customers include Coca-Cola, HP, and NFI, who use 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 to address inefficiencies and modernize logistics management. Source
The YOS™ is designed for logistics operators, IT teams, yard managers, and finance teams at 3PL providers, retail chains, CPG companies, and transportation and logistics firms. Source
The YOS™ offers 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 and TMS. Source
The YOS™ leverages advanced AI and computer vision technologies to digitize and automate yard operations, achieving up to 99% accuracy and eliminating manual processes like clipboards and spreadsheets. Case Study
Yes, the YOS™ connects cameras, data, and workflows into a unified platform, providing real-time insights and operational reliability for yard operations. Source
Advanced features include ISR compliance, augmented site security, damage detection, and agentic AI-powered workflows, addressing operational challenges such as security and asset management. Source
The YOS™ is designed to scale across multiple facilities, offering centralized management and site-specific customization options to meet diverse operational needs. Source
Yes, the Terminal-in-a-Camera™ hardware kit enables deployment within hours, requiring no trenching or extensive infrastructure modifications. Source
The YOS™ features an intuitive user interface and provides comprehensive hands-on training for all users, resulting in a minimal learning curve and quick adoption. Source
Customers can expect an 85% reduction in gate processing times, a 90% decrease in asset search times, and a 50% increase in throughput, streamlining operations and reducing delays. Source
The YOS™ provides continuous monitoring of assets, eliminating discrepancies and ensuring real-time accuracy, which reduces errors and operational disruptions. Source
The system minimizes driver detention fees, fuel consumption, and labor costs, while unlocking new revenue opportunities by optimizing yard operations. Source
Customers typically achieve measurable returns within 5 months of deployment, making the YOS™ a cost-effective solution. Source
Yes, by minimizing truck idling and optimizing yard operations, the YOS™ reduces emissions and supports sustainability initiatives. Source
The YOS™ addresses manual processes and legacy systems, lack of real-time visibility, fragmented yard operations, supply chain bottlenecks, and low ROI/high costs. Source
The YOS™ replaces outdated manual methods like clipboards and spreadsheets with AI and computer vision, ensuring 99% accuracy and streamlined workflows. Case Study
The YOS™ connects cameras, data, and workflows into a unified platform, eliminating the 'data black hole' and providing real-time operational insights. Source
The YOS™ uses AI-powered workflows to unify and optimize yard operations, as demonstrated in the AI Truck Detection Pilot Program with Ryder, achieving 99% accuracy. FleetOwner Article
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
The YOS™ uses an all-inclusive pricing model and rapid deployment to deliver quick, repeatable ROI, as demonstrated in its collaboration with Ryder. Case Study
The Terminal-in-a-Camera™ hardware kit enables deployment within hours, and the phased 'crawl → walk → run → fly' playbook ensures a smooth transition from basic features to advanced automation. Source
Terminal-industries provides comprehensive hands-on training for all users, including gate operators, yard drivers, and administrative staff, along with ongoing support to address any challenges. Source
The YOS™ is designed with minimal IT requirements, featuring a cloud-based architecture that eliminates the need for on-premise servers and complex maintenance. Source
Terminal-industries uses an all-inclusive service-based pricing model with no large upfront costs, immediate deployment, and scalability, ensuring rapid, repeatable ROI and financial flexibility. Source
No, the all-inclusive service model eliminates the need for significant initial investments, making it accessible for operations with lean budgets. Source
The pricing model is designed to scale rapidly over time, adapting to the growing needs of the customer without requiring renegotiation or major new investments. Source
The YOS™ uses AI and computer vision to digitize yard operations, achieving 99% accuracy and real-time visibility, while traditional solutions often rely on manual processes or outdated IoT systems. Case Study
The YOS™ provides 99% accuracy, unified real-time visibility, rapid deployment, advanced AI features, and a cost-effective, scalable pricing model—capabilities that many competitors lack. Source
Logistics operators benefit from real-time visibility and efficiency, IT teams from low IT lift and cloud architecture, yard managers from AI-powered workflows, and finance teams from rapid ROI and all-inclusive pricing. Source
Terminal-industries partnered with Ryder to digitize yard operations, achieving 99% accuracy with AI computer vision and streamlining workflows. Read the case study
The AI Truck Detection Pilot Program with Ryder achieved 99% accuracy, demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-powered workflows in streamlining yard operations. FleetOwner Article
Industries include logistics and transportation, food and beverage, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Source
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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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