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LR OneOcean and Closelink partnership integrates lubes procurement into Cloud Fleet Manager

Written by
Marta Kazmierska
Published on
July 25, 2024

Closelink is excited to announce a recent partnership with LR OneOcean (LR OO), integrating our procurement platform and LR OO’s Cloud Fleet Manager Purchase module. This collaboration enhances the procurement of marine lubricants by automating the transfer of lube-oil requisitions from the Cloud Fleet Manager to Closelink’s platform for optimized planning and ordering.

Automatic transfer of data

Following the integration of Closelink into the Cloud Fleet Manager module, requisitions and orders are automatically exchanged between the two systems. Mutual users will also have access to Closelink’s full suite of features, including real-time access to price information and optimised purchasing options, always taking into consideration vessel-specific data on current remaining-on-board lubricants and up-to-date schedules.

The partnership between Closelink and LR OneOcean offers clients several key advantages. The seamless and automated data exchange between the two systems significantly reduces manual work and the likelihood of errors. Mutual clients gain access to Closelink’s cost-optimization features, which include strategic planning and order optimization. Additionally, the integration supports a procurement process tailored specifically for lubricants, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Enhanced efficiency and cost savings

LR OneOcean’s General Manager for Cloud Fleet Manager, Alexander Buchmann, said: “The integration of Closelink’s procurement capabilities with LR OneOcean’s Cloud Fleet Manager streamlines operations and enhances efficiency, which in turn brings cost savings, offering additional value to our clients. By partnering with Closelink, we are once again showing our commitment to creating advanced digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry”.

Closelink’s CEO, Philippe Lavarde, said: “The integration of Closelink with Cloud Fleet Manager marks a significant milestone in enhancing procurement processes within the maritime industry. This collaboration allows our clients to benefit from seamless, automated workflows across their teams and access to real-time information, leading to more informed, data-driven decision-making and, ultimately, tangible cost savings”.

For more details about how this integration can benefit your operations, or to explore other available integrations, contact Closelink’s team at hello@closelink.com.

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