# C3 Solutions Boosts Delivery Speed Through Intelligent Dock Scheduling and Yard Automation

By Mike Bush · Published 2025-04-28 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Retail on MarketScale
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Creator hub: Hammer Down

> Logistics operators are cutting delivery times by automating the overlooked bottlenecks that slow distribution networks

## Key points

- Automated dock scheduling eliminates misaligned delivery windows and prevents operational slowdowns at distribution centers.
- C3 Hive allows drivers to check in remotely and receive live updates, reducing delays at entry points and streamlining yard operations.
- C3 Solutions was built by logistics professionals with hands-on yard and warehouse experience, differentiating it from purely tech-first startups.

Block Field

Logistics networks continue to grow more complex as supply chains race to meet rising ecommerce demand. As of 2024, [80% of consumers expect retailers to offer same-day delivery, with 30% anticipating this service to be free.](https://capitaloneshopping.com/research/same-day-delivery-statistics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) This pressure is pushing supply chain operators to modernize traditionally overlooked segments like yard management and dock scheduling. Amid this transformation, automation and data-driven scheduling tools are no longer optional; they are essential.

How can shippers optimize throughput without expanding physical capacity? What role can smarter coordination play in solving delivery bottlenecks?

[**Greg Braun**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/c3gregbraun/?originalSubdomain=ca), Chief Revenue Officer at [**C3 Solutions**](https://www.c3solutions.com/), joins [**Mike Bush**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbush/), host of [*Hammer Down*](https://marketscale.com/shows/hammer-down/) at [Manifest Vegas](https://manife.st/), to explain how a legacy logistics tech company continues to evolve after 25 years in the space. Braun shares how **C3 Solutions** enhances operational efficiency in ways many shippers overlook, from automating dock scheduling rules to launching a driver collaboration tool.

**Key Highlights from the Episode:**

-  **The Hidden Power of Dock Scheduling**: **C3 Solutions** helps shippers turn complex capacity planning into automated workflows, preventing operational slowdowns caused by misaligned delivery windows and resource planning. 
-  **Driver Visibility and Communication**: The new **C3 Hive** platform allows drivers to check in remotely, provides live updates, and reduces delays at entry points—streamlining gate and yard operations. 
-  **Operational Roots, Not Just Code**: Unlike many tech-first startups, **C3** was built by logistics professionals who spent time inside yards and warehouses before ever writing software. 

### About the Speakers

**Greg Braun** is the Chief Revenue Officer at **C3 Solutions**, a logistics software firm specializing in yard management and dock scheduling. Over a 25-year career, Braun has guided the company's transformation from on-premise systems to cloud-based SaaS offerings used by global shippers. He holds a background in business administration and computer science, and his early hands-on experience in crosstalks and truck operations still informs the company's practical approach to software design.

Tags: C3 Solutions, dock scheduling system, ecommerce demand, Greg Braun, Manifest Vegas, same-day delivery, yard management

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