Yardtracker
Modern railcar management. Built for speed, accuracy, and crews who don’t have time for slow software.
ROLE
Lead Product Designer
PROJECT DURATION
6 Months
PROJECT TYPE
Enterprise App Redesign
CONTRIBUTORS
3 Product Designers
Challenge
Railserve’s existing Yardtracker tool was outdated and confusing. Crews struggled with manual data entry, inefficient workflows, and a clunky interface that slowed down daily operations.
Solution
Yardtracker 2.0 delivers a simpler, faster experience for managing railcars — with streamlined workflows, bulk actions, real-time feedback, and helpful automation built in.
My Role
As Lead Product Designer, I led the end-to-end redesign — from research to final handoff. I mapped user flows, ran user tests, and delivered high-fidelity designs ready for development. Below are the key improvements we made for Yardtracker 2.0.
Smarter Search
Users can now search by multiple details like car type or location — with easy filters and instant results that make finding what they need faster and more flexible.
Faster Bulk Updates
Adding new cars to the system is smoother with step-by-step guidance and clear error messages — reducing mistakes and helping users stay on track.
Easier Receiving Process
Receiving inbound cars is smoother with simplified bulk uploads, step-by-step guidance, and clear error messages — reducing manual corrections and keeping operations on track.
More Accurate Car Lists
Our redesign keeps records accurate by adding built-in checks and move history tracking. Features like autosave, undo, and easy review of past moves help crews stay consistent and reduce mismatches between paperwork and system data.
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