AVS+ targets fragmented vessel procurement with centralised fleet management platform

AVS Global Ship Supply has unveiled AVS+, an innovative digital platform aimed at enhancing fleet management for ship managers. This centralised system consolidates various aspects of vessel procurement, including ordering, expenditure, inventory, and operational records, into a single, web-based application. Traditionally, such data has been scattered across emails, telephone conversations, and disparate files, making it challenging for managers to monitor the status of orders or track vessel expenditure in real-time.

The platform streamlines supply activities for provisions, technical stores, and port services through standardized templates, facilitating seamless order submission and tracking. Fleet information is presented in interactive map and list formats, providing easy access to vessel-specific operational records and invoices. Customers can define fleet-wide procurement and catering parameters, such as target victualling rates, portion weights, and supply lead times, while still retaining the ability to adjust these settings for individual vessels.

AVS+ goes beyond mere digitisation, offering comprehensive reporting tools that provide real-time insights into consumption, budget performance, price history, and catering analysis. These reports can be exported in PDF or Excel formats, enabling managers to track expenditure and operational performance on an ongoing basis, instead of waiting until the end of a reporting period.

Additionally, the system includes onboard inventory management, allowing users to record and review stock levels alongside purchasing and consumption data.

Doğukan Şimşek, General Manager at AVS Global Ship Supply, highlighted the platform's benefits: “By consolidating information from various sources into one place, AVS+ gives customers a clearer view of ordered items, their progress, budget developments, and fleet-wide activities.” The goal is to empower managers with better information for informed purchasing decisions, improved budget control, and enhanced consistency across fleet procurement.

This digital solution is part of the company’s broader investment in digital services to promote more efficient and transparent vessel supply operations.