Create custom approval chains based on cost, item type, or vessel. Requisitions are automatically routed to the right people—from the superintendent to the finance department—for faster, compliant approvals, accessible from any device.
The procurement module used onboard the ship seamlessly integrates with your Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and onboard inventory. When a spare part is required for a job, a requisition can be raised automatically, ensuring maintenance is never delayed due to stockouts.
Build and maintain a comprehensive database of your trusted suppliers. Track their performance on key metrics like on-time delivery, price accuracy, and quality. Our system helps you identify your top performers and mitigate risks from underperforming vendors.
Every wasted hour tracking down a quote or waiting for an approval is a drain on your resources and a risk to your operations. Our platform is designed to tackle the biggest challenges in marine procurement head-on.
Feature | Generic "All-in-One" Systems | PRIME Marine's Specialized Module |
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Approval Flexibility | Rigid, hard-coded approval chains that are difficult to change. | Dynamic, multi-level workflows you can customize in minutes. |
Supplier Insight | Basic vendor lists with limited data. | In-depth supplier performance scoring & risk management. |
Budget Control | Limited to high-level budget tracking, often after the fact. | Proactive, granular spend control with real-time alerts. |
User Experience | Often a clunky, outdated interface designed as an afterthought. | An intuitive, modern interface designed by procurement professionals. |
Our system is multi-currency by design. You can issue purchase orders for the items purchased for your vessels and receive invoices in any currency, with exchange rates managed centrally for accurate financial reporting and budget tracking.
Yes. Our onboarding team provides full support for migrating your existing vendor lists, including their contact details, contracts, and performance history, into our centralized database.
The module is designed with an "offline-first" capability. The crew onboard your vessels can raise and manage requisitions onboard without an active connection. The data automatically and securely syncs with the shore office as soon as connectivity is restored.
By centralizing all your procurement data, you gain a clear overview of your total spend with each supplier across your entire fleet of ships. This data-backed insight is a powerful tool during contract negotiations, allowing you to secure volume based discounts and better terms.
While direct savings from better quote comparison are significant, a major part of the ROI comes from operational efficiency and risk reduction. Our platform generates ROI by: 1) Reducing unplanned downtime of your ships through integrated PMS syncing, 2) Lowering administrative overhead by automating approval workflows, and 3) Mitigating financial risk by preventing non-compliant 'maverick' spending.
Our platform is built for seamless integration. We offer robust APIs to ensure a smooth, two-way data flow with major financial systems, including SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero. This eliminates manual data entry, ensures invoice and PO data are perfectly matched, and provides your finance team with a real-time, accurate view of expenditure from each of the vessels in your fleet.
Our analytics dashboard provides a 360-degree view of your procurement performance. You can track critical KPIs in real-time, including Spend Under Home About Products Pricing Contact Us Request a Demo Management, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Rate of Emergency Purchases, Supplier On-Time Delivery Rate, and Procurement Cycle Time. These insights allow you to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve your operational efficiency
Our approach is 'Train-the-Trainer' combined with intuitive design. We provide comprehensive training to your core team, equipping them to be champions of the system. The platform itself is designed with a user-friendly interface that mimics modern applications, reducing the learning curve for both onboard crew and shore staff. Additionally, we offer a library of video tutorials and 24/7 support to ensure a smooth and successful adoption across your entire organization.
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