In transportation and logistics, your yard is the heartbeat of your operation and yet for many businesses, it remains one of the most under-optimized areas. With dozens of trailers, constant in-and-out traffic, and pressure to reduce dwell times, yard and terminal teams need real-time visibility and rugged, reliable tools to stay ahead.
That’s where Strategic Systems and Zebra Technologies come in.
Why Yard & Terminal Operations Matter
A disorganized or outdated yard operation leads to:
Whether you're managing inbound goods at a retail DC or coordinating outbound freight at a port, having the right mobile infrastructure makes all the difference.
Strategic Systems + Zebra: Built for the Yard
Strategic Systems specializes in modernizing high-throughput yard and terminal environments. By pairing Zebra’s industrial-grade devices with custom deployment, integration, and lifecycle support, we help T&L customers operate more efficiently.
Key Solutions for Yard & Terminal Efficiency
Built for tough outdoor use, the MC9400/MC9450 series offers:
Use Case: Gate guards and yard jockeys can perform fast, accurate trailer check-ins without leaving the cab or office.
RFID for Real-Time Visibility
Paired with Zebra fixed readers and antennas, RFID can automatically track:
Strategic Systems helps design and deploy RFID portals at entry/exit points and dock doors linking real-time data to your WMS or YMS.
Private Wireless Infrastructure
Large yards often suffer from poor Wi-Fi coverage. Zebra’s latest devices like the MC9400 are built to run on Private LTE or 5G, and Strategic Systems can support you in evaluating or transitioning to these high-performance networks.
Zebra Fixed Industrial Scanners & Cameras
Optimize trailer visibility at entry/exit points with Zebra’s automatic license plate recognition and barcode scanning systems. These tools create a digital trail of every asset’s journey.
Why Work with Strategic Systems?
We don’t just sell rugged devices we build solutions tailored to your yard’s layout and operational flow. Our team brings:
We ensure your investment in yard tech leads to faster throughput, fewer errors, and greater driver satisfaction.
Results You Can See
Strategic Systems customers typically report:
Optimize Your Yard Before 2025
Your dock and yard operations are too critical to leave to guesswork. With Zebra’s rugged hardware and Strategic Systems’ logistics expertise, you can transform a chaotic lot into a streamlined, connected hub of efficiency.
Ready to modernize your yard & terminal workflows?
Contact Strategic Systems to get started.