FlexYard at
Wood and construction industry
FlexYard not only ensures structured processes in your yard logistics, but also a clear overview of costs and predictable deliveries in the timber and construction industries.
Advantages of FlexYard SAP Yard Management for the timber and construction industry
Different volume conversions
Many building materials have different volume requirements. Wood, for example, is measured in solid cubic meters, cubic meters and bulk cubic meters. With the FlexYard, industry-specific volume calculations and conversions can be carried out easily.
Moisture measurements
Quality controls
Forest receipts
Success Story
SWISS KRONO TEX
GmbH & Co. KG
Wood and construction industry
Step 1: Pre-registration via app
Before the driver even arrives at the plant, they can use the pre-registration app to simply log in to the FlexYard system via their smartphone and, for example, complete the safety briefing or book a time slot. All driver-relevant data can be stored in the app and is read out directly during registration. The app reduces long queues at the plant or at the registration terminals.
Step 2: Registration at the terminal
If the driver has not already registered via the app, they can easily do so at one of the many self-registration terminals in the parking lot. Once the driver has selected their language using the button with the national flag, they enter all the relevant information, such as the vehicle number and load data. This registration at the yard terminal enables efficient and secure access by ensuring clear identification and tracking of vehicles and freight.
Step 3: Time slot management
Time slots are extremely important for ramp planning. With the FlexYard time slot planner, there are various ways to book and manage these. Thanks to the FlexYard supplier portal, the supplier or freight forwarder can book a time slot for the drivers directly in the system. Drivers also have the option of booking time slots themselves – either simply via the pre-registration app or directly at the self-registration terminal. The gatekeeper or warehouse employee can easily manage all time slots directly in the time slot planner.
Step 4: Initial weighing
When the time window is reached, the truck is called off. It is then weighed for the first time. This is completely system-controlled with the help of FlexYard. The driver drives onto the scales and scans his code at the terminal. This activates the scales, which then automatically store the data in the system. This saves time and reduces errors.
Step 5: Laser measurement
The logs supplied are not standardized. However, in order to obtain precise volume data, the load is measured using special lasers. The lasers are connected to the FlexYard via interfaces. This means that the laser measurement can be carried out directly from the system.
Step 6: Sampling
In order to guarantee excellent quality, samples are taken and tested with every timber delivery. Both the sampling and the evaluation are system-guided with the help of FlexYard.
Step 7: Discharge
Once everything has been tested and assessed, the timber can be unloaded. For this purpose, the appropriate unloading point is determined in the FlexYard and the truck is directed to it. If required, the driver receives a map with detailed directions.
Step 8: Initial weighing
To check the correctness of the unloading, a final weighing is carried out again. This allows the exact weight of the load to be determined. The truck can then leave the site via a barrier. The delivery is then automatically completed in the system.
Step 9: Evaluation
All yard processes are monitored and controlled via cockpits, control stations and mobile applications. All data is recorded in the SAP system and is available in real time – either for direct use or for later analysis to identify optimization potential.