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YMSlite ROI Calculator

Explore the potential value of real-time yard visibility. Replace the defaults with your company's numbers to generate an illustrative ROI scenario in seconds.

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Inputs

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Volume
trucks/day
days/yr 5-day week ≈ 260  |  6-day ≈ 310  |  near-24/7 ≈ 350
Labor — time lost on yard coordination & search
hrs/wk Typical 3PL/DC: 6–12 hrs/wk total
$/hr Yard clerk / jockey / dispatcher average
Detention — actual out-of-pocket cost when trucks exceed free time
$/hr Industry range: $50–$100/hr after 2-hr free window
% Conservative: 10%  |  Busy yard: 20–25%
hours Typical 1.0–2.5 hrs once over free time
Revenue — capacity constrained by slow gate
$/truck Blended: handling + storage + cross-dock. 3PL typically $30–$120.
Improvement assumptions — what YMSlite delivers (override for your customer)
% Real-time visibility + slot assignment. Typical: 40–70%.
% Appointment + slot visibility cuts peak-hour tail. Typical: 30–60%.
% Extra trucks/yr serviceable at same footprint. Typical: 8–20%.
% % of uplift capacity converted to actual billed revenue. Conservative: 50–75%.
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Software Cost
$/month
$ one-off One-time cost added to Year 1 investment. Leave 0 if not applicable.
Step 2 — Review Estimates
Important Note: This calculator is provided for illustrative and informational purposes only. The savings and ROI figures shown are non-binding estimates based on the data you enter and standard industry assumptions. Actual results will vary depending on your specific operational environment, implementation, and other external factors. This tool does not constitute a contractual offer, warranty, or financial guarantee.

Cost of Inefficiency — Today

Annual cost without YMSlite
Labor (search & coordination) —
Detention paid to carriers —
Lost revenue (throughput ceiling) —
Total current annual cost —
Potential annual benefit from YMSlite
Potential labor cost avoided —
Potential detention avoided —
Potential revenue recovered —
Total potential annual benefit —

Investment & ROI Summary

Year 1 investment
Annual subscription —
Total Year 1 investment —
Potential Net Benefit
—
Year 1 estimate, after subscription
Payback Period
—
months to full payback
Illustrative ROI Year 1
—
illustrative return on investment
3-Year Potential Value
—
illustrative cumulative, 3 years
About this estimate
Illustrative only. Results are based on generalized industry benchmarks and the inputs you provide. Your actual result will differ — potentially materially — based on yard layout, operations, configuration, data quality, training, and external factors. These outputs are non-binding estimates and do not constitute a contractual offer, warranty, or part of the YMSlite Terms and Conditions. For a specific assessment, contact us for a scoped pilot.

Supporting Facts

Trucks handled per year (current) —
Additional trucks per year (uplift) —
Trucks exceeding free time per year —
Detention hours avoided per year —

Model Assumptions & Notes

Detention, not "truck idle cost" Only actual detention paid (over free time × rate × hours). Driver wait cost not included.
Labor = coordination + search combined Total hrs/wk across dispatch + yard checkers. Benchmark: 6–12 hrs/wk at a 40-truck/day yard.
% of trucks exceeding free time Carrier contracts typically allow 2 hrs free. Even a 35-min average yard can have 10–25% of trucks in the peak-hour tail.
Revenue per truck Blended handling + storage + value-add. 3PL range: $30–$120/truck. Drop/hook operations run ~$20.
Improvement assumptions 50% labor / 40% detention / 10% throughput uplift / 100% throughput revenue recovery — conservative end of YMS case studies. Reported range in YMS deployments: 40–70% / 30–60% / 8–20% / 50–100%.
What is NOT modeled Carrier churn risk, safety incidents, invoice-dispute savings, warehouse productivity improvements. Implementation fee (if any) is included in Year 1 investment.
How to calibrate for a real customer Replace the default inputs in Step 1 with data from the customer discovery call. Adjust improvement % conservatively if the customer is skeptical.
Figures are illustrative estimates based on inputs provided. Actual results will vary. © INFORM GmbH

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YMSlite is designed for small and mid-sized, yard-based logistics and industrial facilities – including warehouses and distribution centers, carrier and container yards, third-party logistics (3PL) operations, manufacturing and processing sites, and retail or e-commerce fulfillment centers that need better yard visibility without the complexity or cost of a full-scale enterprise system. It’s ideal for small to mid-sized operations looking to streamline trailer movement, gate check-ins, and dock scheduling with an easy-to-use, cloud-based platform.

YMSlite requires no installation and no IT expertise. Thanks to cloud technology, you simply register and start immediately via your web browser. In less than 30 minutes, you can set up your yard operations and get started right away.

Yes. Our team provides guided onboarding and live support to ensure your operation sees value from day one. We also offer quick-start resources, walkthrough videos, and ongoing customer support.

YMSlite is a standalone solution designed to improve yard visibility and control without requiring integration into existing TMS or ERP system. It’s built for quick deployment and ease of use, so you can start managing your yard operations right away without IT involvement.

YMSlite is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. The data centers used for the service are located in the United States.

No hidden fees — and no long-term commitments. YMSlite costs $700 per site per month and can be cancelled up to 14 days before each monthly billing cycle. YMSlite scales flexibly with the growth of your company and can be expanded at any time to include additional sites.

Absolutely. We offer a 15-days free trial so you can explore the platform, test its features, and see firsthand how it improves yard visibility and efficiency. During the free trial phase, you can cancel at any time, with no obligations.

YMSlite is flexible. You can easily cancel your subscription before the 15th of the billing period by simply contacting us here.

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