AVS launches digital platform for ship procurement

AVS Global Ship Supply has developed AVS+, a digital platform designed to improve procurement visibility, expenditure monitoring and inventory management for ship managers by consolidating vessel supply information within a single system.

The web-based application covers provisions, technical stores and port services, addressing the challenge of managing purchasing activities across multiple vessels, ports and suppliers. Traditionally, orders, quotations, invoices and operational records can be dispersed across emails, telephone conversations, spreadsheets and separate files, complicating oversight and budget control.

“Procurement teams are often managing a large volume of information across different vessels, ports and supply requirements, but much of that information has traditionally been spread across separate emails, spreadsheets and systems,” said Doğukan Şimşek, general manager at AVS Global Ship Supply.

AVS+ allows customers to submit orders through standardised templates and track progress throughout the supply process. Fleet information is accessible through interactive map and list views, while vessel-specific operational records and invoices can be retrieved from a central repository.

The platform also enables companies to establish fleet-wide procurement and catering parameters, including target victualling rates, portion weights and supply lead times. Requirements can subsequently be adjusted for individual vessels.

Reporting functions provide access to consumption data, budget performance, historical pricing and catering analysis. Reports can be exported in PDF or Excel formats, allowing managers to monitor expenditure and operational performance throughout the month rather than relying exclusively on retrospective reporting.

The system incorporates onboard inventory management, enabling users to record and review stock levels alongside purchasing and consumption information. By combining these datasets, the platform aims to support more informed purchasing decisions, consistent procurement practices and improved budget management.

“The objective is not simply to digitise an existing process. It is to give ship managers better information while decisions are being made, rather than having to piece that information together afterwards,” Şimşek added.