How to configure TM Master to use the full “Procurement” module onboard?

In versions after September 2021, it is possible to activate and run the full “Procurement” module onboard. It’s possible to only allow some units in your fleet to use the full module and others to still use the office purchasers to process the orders for them.  Some configuration is needed in order active this feature.  

• First, the «Procurement” license is required for the “unit” system.  
• Second it is required to “Enable the Vessel PO Module” for the units that will run the full module. To enable the module for a unit, the following needs to be done at the office. o Click [System] → [Settings] → “Order Settings” tab → “General” sub tab.

o In the settings group “Workflow” (top centre) tick the “Enable Vessel PO Module” o Then click the […] button and specify which vessels are to run the full module o Click [Save]

There are some challenges in relation to having two asynchronous systems having the ability to update the same date. So, if the vessel is running the PO module, users in the office should be mindful working with the orders belonging to the unit. If the order is created onboard the unit and is what we refer to as a “local ship” order, the user in the office will be made aware of the risk of modifying the orders.