Easy exchange of data with external parties

Shipping companies can send requests for quotes to suppliers through SERTICA with an automatic notification. The suppliers need to log into SERTICA Connect to send the quote back to the shipping companies.

The shipping companies benefit from receiving the quote directly in SERTICA, where the prices can be used for comparison between different suppliers. Technical changes in the purchase order can be entered directly into SERTICA by storing all the data.

The supplier benefits from receiving requests for quotes electronically, being notified and quoting online. The suppliers even have the possibility of downloading the purchase order in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for easier processing in their own backend system. This also eliminates the need to re-enter line items for the supplier.

Speed up the process, reduce the workload and minimize data errors with SERTICA Connect.

Key Features

• Web-based supplier portal
• Connect buyer and supplier in a one-to-one private communication
• Send requests for quotes to suppliers through SERTICA
• Automatic notification to suppliers
• Easy conversion from quote to purchase
• Receive quotes directly in SERTICA
• Comparison of prices and quotes

Benefits

• Save time and money
• Less manual typing with e-business
• Speed up the process
• Reduce the workload

Adding the Procurement integration to your SERTICA Connect gives you access to communicate directly with several maritime suppliers. The direct integration to your suppliers’ order system enables the easy exchange of request for quotes, purchase orders and order confirmations  in SERTICA Connect.

The suppliers no longer need to login to the individual SERTICA Connect websites for each shipping company but can make all the updates in their own ERP systems – making the process totally automated. Suppliers such as MAN, Lemvig-Müller and Wärtsilä are already using SERTICA Connect and it is easy for new suppliers to connect to the platform and exchange data in MTML format.

Key Features

• Direct and automated communication between buyer and supplier
• Direct update in ERP systems
• Easy exchange of data in MTML format

Benefits

• One unique login for suppliers
• Save costs on server
• Automate processes and save time
• Real-time monitoring of transactions

Learn more about all modules related to Procurement →

We envision to integrate different stakeholders around SERTICA in the future. These future integrations could include to:

• Exchange maintenance data and manuals
• Allow suppliers to enter data in SERTICA
• Exchange data with the inspector before he arrives to do the actual inspection
• Let classification companies update certificates directly in SERTICA

Which of these future integrations will come next depend on the feedback we receive from our users. We depend on partnerships to do certain integrations and these will be driven by the demand from our customers.