Visual site manager

The Visual site manager, developed by 4MIT, is a Yard Management System that aims to optimize yard operations, reduce ecological footprint, and provide real-time visibility and management for companies of various sizes. According to the vendor, this software solution caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including logistics and supply chain management, transportation and distribution, warehousing and inventory management, manufacturing and production, as well as retail and e-commerce.

Key Features

Yard Operations Optimization: According to the vendor, the Visual site manager prioritizes arrivals, manages shunting activities, and reduces allocation time to loading/unloading docks, which can potentially increase efficiency and reduce delays.

Ecological Footprint Reduction: The vendor claims that the Visual site manager can contribute to reducing a company's ecological footprint by optimizing yard operations and minimizing unnecessary trailer movements, potentially resulting in lower fuel consumption and emissions.

Real-time Visibility and Management: The Visual site manager provides real-time visibility and management of trailers, units, and shunters within the premises, enabling proactive decision-making and efficient resource allocation, as per the vendor.

User-Friendly Interface: According to the vendor, the Visual site manager offers a simple and intuitive interface for gate personnel, shunter drivers, and warehouse staff, ensuring ease of use and quick adoption without extensive training.

Rapid Deployment: The vendor states that the Visual site manager can be quickly implemented within a company once the necessary data from the Transportation Management System (TMS) or internal systems is available, minimizing disruption and maximizing time-to-value.

Cost Savings: According to the vendor, optimization of processes with the Visual site manager can lead to cost reduction in demurrage and detention fees, as well as the elimination of time wasted searching for "lost" trailers in the shunting yard.