FourKites Launches AI Solutions to Slash Supply Chain Yard Check-In Times and Cut Scheduling Workload in Half

FourKites Launches AI Solutions to Streamline Supply Chain Handoffs and Yard Operations

FourKites, a leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation, has introduced new AI capabilities that automate critical handoffs between transportation networks and warehouse operations. Announced at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, these innovations include Alan, an AI Digital Worker focused on scheduling, and AutoGate AI, a computer vision tool designed to speed up yard processes. Both integrate with FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower™ to reduce manual tasks and improve operational flow.

By automating routine decisions, FourKites helps operations teams shift their focus from administrative tasks to managing exceptions and improving strategy. Alan manages the entire appointment lifecycle across various communication channels—emails from shippers, carrier updates, and receiver portals—without needing human intervention. Meanwhile, AutoGate AI uses computer vision to cut gate check-in times from over 10 minutes to less than 2 minutes, eliminating manual gate processing delays.

Eliminating Yard Bottlenecks

Despite heavy investments in warehouse robotics and transportation systems, yards remain a significant bottleneck. According to FourKites, 92% of facilities still rely on outdated tools like clipboards, radios, or legacy systems for yard management. FourKites' AI solutions automate routine decisions around the clock, transforming yards into active components of supply chain orchestration instead of passive storage areas.

Alan reduces scheduling workloads by 50%, providing a centralized coordination point that works across email, portals, and phone communications 24/7. AutoGate AI automates truck check-in and check-out by validating and pre-populating gate records, which can save facilities between $70,000 and $150,000 annually. Together, these solutions enable continuous operation without extra staffing and can increase throughput by up to 50% by extending operational hours.

From Visibility to Orchestration

FourKites founder and CEO Mathew Elenjickal highlights the shift these AI tools bring: traditional yard systems focus on tracking human decisions, but these new solutions automate routine decisions themselves. This frees operations staff to handle exceptions and focus on strategic improvements rather than administrative coordination.

Unlike solutions requiring standardized processes, FourKites’ AI adapts to existing workflows and learns continuously while bridging disconnected systems. Core components of the enhanced YardWorks AI suite include:

• Dynamic Yard: A real-time digital twin that tracks all assets and movements, automates spotter task assignments, and monitors detention proactively.
• AutoBooker: An intelligent scheduling system that creates a unified calendar, connects stakeholders, adjusts to network conditions, and resolves conflicts automatically.
• AutoGate AI: A computer vision-powered gate system that validates trucks automatically, reduces check-in times to under 2 minutes, and supports 24/7 secure yard operations.
• Alan (AI Agent): A scheduling automation expert handling appointment booking across all communication channels, cutting scheduler workload by half and providing a single source of truth.

Advancing End-to-End Supply Chain Automation

These AI capabilities are part of FourKites’ Intelligent Control Tower™, which aims to integrate AI agents—including Digital Workers for track-and-trace and supplier collaboration—and computer vision to automate and optimize supply chain performance. This integration supports seamless end-to-end orchestration across operations.

About FourKites

FourKites transforms supply chain data into automated action for global enterprises. Its Intelligent Control Tower™ creates a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory, and assets, breaking down silos within organizations. With AI-powered digital workers, companies can prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize supply chain performance. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily and supports more than 1,600 global brands in moving from reactive tracking to proactive orchestration.