Yard management

Modular by design. Aligned with your site.

The GateSign modules can be used independently of one another. You start with the components your site needs today and extend the scope as required.

End-to-end control of truck traffic, from entry to exit

The process is divided into seven defined stations. For each station, the view shows the perspective of the driver, the gatehouse and the warehouse.

Nordwerk Industrie
Site plan of Nordwerk Industrie with entry, scales, waiting area, loading dock and exitINDUSTRIESTRASSEWAITING AREA · 10 SPACESGATEHOUSEHALL 1SHIPPING / RECEIVINGDOCKS 1–6TANKSEMPTIESOFFICEPARKINGGATE 2 · CARSN02550 m1Check-in at the entrance2Checkpoint scale (entry)3Waiting area4Dock assignment5Loading dock6Checkpoint scale (exit)7Exit
Site
Nordwerk Industrie
Plan
Plant traffic
Scale
schematic
As of
10 / 2026

Scope

Modules at a glance

Quick check-in
Drivers register via QR code with their own smartphone, without an additional terminal. Returning drivers are recognised; from the second visit on, a single scan is sufficient.
Guide (in German): Quick check-in via QR code for truck drivers
Check-in terminal
Registration at reception including a safety briefing in the visitor’s language and a digital signature. Available in 20 languages.
Guide (in German): Safety briefings for visitors and contractors
Entry traffic light
A screen at the entrance shows the signal status and the check-in code. Clearance is only given once registration is complete.
Guide (in German): Entry traffic light at the gate
Internal info screen
Warehouse and reception receive a real-time overview of everyone on site, including location and length of stay (refreshed every 15 seconds). Completed loadings are reported back here.
Guide (in German): Internal info screen for warehouse and reception
Checkpoint
A QR sign shows the driver the assigned loading dock and provides the site plan.
Guide (in German): Checkpoints and wayfinding on site
Process logging
Rotating QR codes at control points; every scan is stored with date and time.
Guide (in German): Documenting security patrols
Visitor badge
Name, company, host and check-out number printed on a label printer.
Guide (in German): Printing visitor badges automatically
Notification
The responsible host is informed via Microsoft Teams, Slack and email.
Guide (in German): Arrival notifications via Teams, Slack and email

Hardware requirements

GateSign works with standard consumer devices. No investment in specialist hardware is required.

iPad
Check-in terminal at the entrance or reception, and mobile work device for warehouse and security staff
Smart TV
Info screen, entry traffic light or control point display
Smartphone
Device used by drivers, contractors and security staff

Visitor badges with a check-out number additionally require a label printer. For outdoor use, splash-proof devices or protective enclosures are recommended. We are happy to advise you on suitable hardware.

Site-specific analysis

In a consultation, we jointly analyse your site conditions and processes. On this basis, we show how GateSign is configured and where turnaround times, distances and coordination effort can be reduced.

Alternatively: info@gatesign.de

Yard management · GateSign