iMARS & iREPAIR
Container Maintenance & Repair Solution
iMARS is a web-based container maintenance and repair enterprise solution for container carriers and repair vendors.
iREPAIR is a web-based container maintenance and repair solution for container carriers and repair vendors built on iMARS Framework.
The solution addresses all the aspects of the M&R process reducing wasted time and improving the overall repair cycle time resulting in improved fleet utilization for container carriers.
The software solution provides greater control over repair cost and tracking the status of every repair. It adds value to carrier’s operations by enabling them to record their approvals and helping make decisions quicker. It targets to improve the approval time for M&R managers, thus improving efficiency of repair vendors, and provide measurable cost saving on the M&R activity.
Features
Estimate Management
- Easy adoption of customer’s M&R workflow.
- Ease of Estimate Input (WEB Input, EDI and Upload).
- Ability to handle IN-SERVICE, OFF HIRE and EMERGENCY Estimates.
- Estimates received are evaluated using Estimate Auto Evaluation (EAE) algorithm aids as quick decision-making tool for M&R users.
- Quick Access to History, Errors, Photos, Attachments and Special Instructions to aid M&R user’s decision making.
Estimate Auto Evaluation (EAE)
- Set of predefined configurable rules globally and by organization level.
- Validates all the estimates received through WEB input or EDI.
Dashboard
- Dashboard gives you a 360-degree overview of the complete operations of M&R across all locations.
- Bulk Estimate Actions can be taken from the dashboard.
Tariff Management
- Simplified Representation of Complex information.
- Accommodates different types of slab rates and calculation methods.
- Ease of Maintenance of Tariff using with Batch Update feature.
- Import Tariff, Export Tariff, Compare Tariff Lines and Template Creation.
iMARS
iRepair
Partner Management
- Configuration of Repair Vendors and Rates configuration
- Configuration of Auto Approval Limits and Survey Limits.
- Depot / Terminal, Paying Agent mapping to Repair Vendors.
Partner Management
- Configuration of Repair Vendors and Rates configuration
- Configuration of Auto Approval Limits and Survey Limits.
- Configuration of Depot / Terminal and mapping to Repair Vendor.
- Configuration of Paying Agent and mapping to Repair Vendor.
- Configuration of Recovery Agent and mapping to Repair Vendor.
Vendor Invoicing & Reporting
- Generation of Repair bills payable to repair vendors.
- Segregation of Repair bills based on Invoice Group.
- Operational and management analysis reports.
Vendor Invoicing & Reporting
- Generation of Repair bills payable to repair vendors.
- Segregation of Repair bills based on Invoice Group.
- Operational and management analysis reports including KPI’s.
Audit Management
- Conduct audits to evaluate Repair Vendor in terms of quality and accuracy.
- Record External and Internal Audits.
- Generate Audit Reports with Follow up actions.
EDI Management
- Receive Repair Estimate EDI (ANSI, EDIFACT – WESTIM, DESTIM).
- Receive Repair Complete EDI (ANSI, EDIFACT- IICL, CODECO)
- Reprocess EDI Errors
Integration
- Integration with Customer Systems including EDI.
- Integration with BI Tools.
- Integration with Recovery Application.
- Integration with Finance Application.
Photo Integration
- Receive the Photos via FTP
- Auto Integration of Photos with Estimates
- View Photos based on Activity (Estimate, Survey & Completion)
- Reprocess Photos
Special Instructions
- Set Special Instruction for Equipment(s) and MnR Organization.
- Realize and Skip Special Instructions.
Benefits
- An Intelligent aid for M&R managers
- Quick turnaround time resulting in enhanced fleet utilization.
- Results in a measurable cost saving of the M&R activity
- A common platform for all the stakeholders of M&R activity to handle their respective business process in a transparent and efficient manner
- A truly web based solution reducing the cost of ownership per user.
- Well-defined SLAs to ensure you get the best support from iInterchange.