Garrets International
In our ever-increasingly digital world , companies are being required to adapt or fall by the analogue wayside . Garrets International knows this , and it ’ s set on doing something about it . “ Our digital agenda is in a state of transformation ,” explains Neil . “ We have put in place much improved reporting for customers , but I would say that our flagship change is our new digital end-to-end ordering and inventory management system .”
The company is calling it Gateway , and it was launched across a small number of pilot vessels in May 2022 . Now , Garrets International has brought the software to nearly 500 vessels , and by the end of quarter three , 2023 , the market leader expects to have Gateway installed across its entire fleet .
“ We are also excited to announce the launch of a major new feature on the platform surrounding the stock process ,” adds Neil . “ Frankly , we know the stock take is the absolute bane of every seafarer ’ s life ! It ’ s a horrible task , and therefore we have taken it upon us to make it as easy and accessible as possible . What does that mean ? We are digitizing the whole stocktaking process and making it available on mobile and tablet –
this means it will be quicker , easier , and more accurate for taking stock numbers .” This will allow the seafarers to focus on other and more important duties related to operating the vessels and nursing the crew .
Evidently , Garrets International is proudly sailing towards modernization and Industry 4.0 , but the company is also looking to expand its overall service output , particularly when it comes to training . Indeed , the maritime provider is currently investing heavily across its training propositions and capabilities , with new funds also being ploughed into crew welfare .
In today ’ s world , companies are readily realizing that mental health does in fact fall under the wider banner of health , safety , and wellbeing . To that end , Garrets International is keen to explore how it can better life at sea by supporting the mental health and physical wellbeing of seafarers on board its vessels .
We look forward to finding out about these ambitions in the not-so-distant future , and how Garrets International is continuing to make lives at sea better – one seafarer at a time . ■
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