Zebra’s YMS Switcher Dispatch Module
Productivity is achieved within yard operations the system. Regardless whether or not RTLS when switchers are moving the right trailers to is used, switchers can map the locations of the right locations at the right time. Manually trailers by pressing the “Map It” button for a communicating trailer move instructions to selected move request. The Switcher Dispatch switchers often results in delays and errors. Module also displays the optimum travel path Zebra’s YMS Switcher Dispatch Module offers between the trailer to be moved and its intended an efficient communication method for informing destination. switchers what tasks to carry out, hence improving their utilization and productivity. The Switcher Dispatch Module includes extensive reporting by capturing all activities The Switcher Dispatch Module provides yard performed by switchers on the system. It operators with an effective means for facilitating shows how many hours each switcher worked trailer moves throughout the yard. Switchers over selected time periods, how many requests interact with the system using an onboard, touch they processed, how many moves per hour screen computer, where they can select jobs, they made, and more. The switcher interface is inspect trailers, and perform yard audits. simple to learn and easy to navigate.
Trailer move requests may be generated automatically by the system using Door Assignment rules, manually through Zebra’s YMS Door Manager and data entry forms, or through an interface with the warehouse The Switcher Dispatch (SD) Module management system. provides an effective means for communicating trailer move requests to The Switcher Dispatch Module also supports switchers within the yard environment. Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS); with RTLS, the precise locations of all trailers and switcher tractors are always known, which allows more optimized task assignments to switchers by Yard Switcher Dispatch Benefits: t*ODSFBTFTIPTUMFSQSPEVDUJWJUZ t1SPEVDFTBDUJPOBCMFQFSGPSNBODFNFBTVSFNFOUT t*ODSFBTFTEPPSUVSOT t*ODSFBTFTZBSEUISPVHIQVU t*ODSFBTFTFRVJQNFOUVUJMJ[BUJPO
Switcher Dispatch is part of the Zebra YMS. Our YMS delivers an optimized and efficient solution for yard operations. The Zebra YMS can benefit yards of different sizes, from smaller yards that utilize 2 to 3 concurrent switchers, to larger yards that utilize 7 or more switchers. Regardless of the size of your yard operations, the Zebra YMS enables tight orchestration between personnel that manage yard equipment, and adjacent operations that your yard operations support. With the Zebra YMS, you can expect faster gate transactions, increased switcher productivity, greater door turns, enhanced security, and improved warehouse/plant productivity.
Zebra’s Yard Management Solutions Modules
Module Name Highlighted Functions Core Optional
Switcher Dispatch Enables wireless communication of trailer move requests to switchers via touch-screen vehicle-mounted terminals. Switchers can map requests, perform trailer inspections, audit yard spots, and complete trailer moves from their on-board computer. Switchers can also receive instant text messages from dispatchers.
Trailer Inspection Configure your own inspection points and assign severities. Prevent damaged trailers from being pulled to dock doors. Measure the quality of trailers across carriers over time.
Fast Gate When RTLS tags are attached to trailers, the Zebra YMS identifies trailers as they approach the gate and automatically populates the check-in screen to enable fast check-ins. Easy Dock Using a stationary or vehicle-mounted touch screen terminal, dock personnel can quickly view the status of dock doors, change trailer status at doors, and create trailer move requests. Easy Dock can also be extended to include custom plug-in modules such as creating shippers.
Vessel Voyage Assign vessel voyage information to each inbound container to track their origin and process them in FIFO order.
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