Maximizing Yard Efficiency and Reducing Errors with RFID

In complex logistics and manufacturing environments, what happens outside the four walls matters just as much as what happens inside. Poor yard management can create operational slowdowns, cause shipping delays, and reduce productivity across the board.

That’s why one global manufacturer partnered with AbeTech to modernize their yard operations using RFID technology—eliminating inefficiencies and unlocking real-time visibility across trailers and assets.

The Problem: Manual Yard Management Creates Chaos

This enterprise was dealing with several common—but costly—yard management challenges:

• Manual gate check-ins with paper logs
•  Inaccurate trailer location tracking
•  Congested dock scheduling
•  Excessive trailer dwell times
•  Lack of real-time asset visibility

Without automation, the yard had become a bottleneck, affecting on-time shipments and resource allocation inside the facility.

The Solution: RFID-Enabled Yard Management from AbeTech

AbeTech deployed a customized RFID-based Yard Management System that included:

•  Zebra RFID Readers (ATR7000 and FX9600)
•  RFID Gate Portals for automated entry/exit
•  MotionWorks Enterprise for real-time asset tracking
•  RFID Tags for all trailers and containers
•  Custom-developed applications for dock and yard scheduling integration

RFID readers at gates and across the yard provided constant visibility of trailer movement and dwell time, while integration with yard scheduling tools improved dock productivity and reduced idle time.

The Results: A Streamlined, Data-Driven Yard

• Real-Time Trailer Tracking: Accurate location updates for every trailer on the lot
• Reduced Gate Dwell Times: Automated check-in/check-out reduces delay
• Lower Labor Costs: Less manual scanning and searching
• Improved Dock Utilization: Coordinated dock assignments based on real-time availability
• Increased Throughput: Faster trailer turns and more efficient yard flow

Why It Matters

In high-volume supply chain environments, an efficient yard is critical to overall performance. RFID-powered yard management allows companies to transform a once-chaotic space into a strategic advantage—delivering better visibility, control, and ROI.

Your Next Step

Struggling with yard congestion, missed shipments, or manual tracking?

🔗 Contact AbeTech to design a Yard Management System that drives measurable value.

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