Smart Yard Logistics
Managing vehicle movement across warehouse and production sites is becoming more granular – with control over every stage of the route and the ability to adjust operations in real time.
KORUS Consulting Group has released an update to KONCRIT | YMS. The update targets core processes for managing transport flows within logistics facilities. The system now lets operators define routes for each vehicle with multiple stops, monitor the sequence of execution, log actual operation times, and detect deviations from the plan.
Dispatchers can modify routes on the fly – add or remove stops, adjust the sequence, and reroute in real time when disruptions occur, such as congestion or the unavailability of specific checkpoints. The system integrates with KONCRIT | WMS, and when used with external warehouse management systems, connects via API.
Under Russia’s import substitution policy, this update highlights a broader trend in the Russian IT sector – the rapid development of domestic YMS (Yard Management System) solutions. These platforms are emerging as alternatives to foreign logistics systems. For consumers, the impact remains indirect: more reliable deliveries, fewer warehouse delays, and lower logistics costs for retail and e-commerce.
From Russian Warehouses to EAEU Markets
Across the domestic market, YMS solutions are gaining traction among distribution centers of federal retail chains, marketplaces, and large industrial operations with intensive transport flows.
The update aligns with a broader trend of transport and logistics digitalization. In 2026, Russia’s Transport Ministry highlighted several shifts: the launch of the GIS EPD system, the introduction of mandatory electronic document workflows from September 1, 2026, the operation of a freight forwarder registry, and the rollout of digital seals within the EAEU. Together, these measures point to deeper integration between yard operations, electronic documentation, transport platforms, and state digital services.
The solution has export potential – particularly in EAEU markets, where logistics processes and regulatory environments are similar. Companies in regions with limited access to Western systems may also show interest in modular, adaptable solutions. For international deployment, it would need localization, integration with local ERP systems, and proof of performance at scale.
Logistics Moving Toward Automation
The evolution of KONCRIT | YMS reflects the broader rise of automation in logistics. In 2024, KORUS Consulting introduced the KONCRIT platform as a domestic alternative to foreign systems, securing a grant exceeding 99 million rubles. In 2025, the company added an external partner portal, allowing suppliers and carriers to independently book warehouse time slots. The same year saw the introduction of intelligent components, including solvers and AI agents that optimize schedules and balance resource utilization.
In April 2026, the company launched a version of KONCRIT | YMS that can be deployed turnkey within 12 days. At the same time, other vendors are expanding YMS accessibility: ANT Technologies introduced ant TSM/YMS pricing plans for small businesses in early 2026. According to INTEKEY estimates, the Russian professional WMS market approached 3.5–4 billion rubles in 2026, confirming sustained demand for warehouse automation.
Deeper, Smarter, More Accessible
The KONCRIT | YMS update marks a step toward more granular control of physical vehicle movement within large facilities. The system will evolve toward deeper integration with other automation platforms, expanded use of AI agents and optimization algorithms for scheduling and routing, and a shift from tracking operations to predicting deviations and automatically replanning workflows, while extending beyond large retail into industrial manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food production, and mid-sized businesses.
For the Russian IT sector, this marks a key stage: domestic logistics platforms are maturing and beginning to address complex operational scenarios at the intersection of transport, warehousing, access control, and production. In the future, such systems could become part of a unified digital logistics stack – spanning electronic documentation, transport planning, and automated flow management across facilities.
