Each port and terminal have individual needs, wherefore there is no “one fits all solution”, but there are some overall generic features and functionalities which are common for most ports and terminals. Some of those are:
- TOS shall have sufficient functions and integration possibilities, enabling automatic capturing all invoiceable activities, reduces time and resources for collecting invoicing data, and eliminate leakage.
- It shall support carrying out all tasks on handhelds tablets (HHT), and Planners and Dispatchers to plan, monitor, control, and register the full operation, VAS, and resource consumption.
- It shall support integration across 3rd party IT applications such as, asset management, workforce planning, ERP / Fin applications, PCS, and other surrounding systems.
- It shall support integration with conveyor belt automation (if any), weighbridge (if any), automated machinery (if any), etc.
We help you ensuring that the TOS you implement fits your needs, by assisting you through the whole tender / RFP process, including:
- We will support you with prequalification of potential bidders.
- We will assist you creating the tender / RFP material with requirements to TOS functionalities, 3rd party system integrations, overall business processes to be supported and Conditions of Contract.
- We will support you with evaluation of bids and provide post tender clarification questions and clarification workshops where we will understand how each TOS solution provides different benefits, and determine the lifetime cost of the TOS application, including functionalities to be installed the 2 – 3 after the implementation.
- We will support you during negotiations and contract award.
