Automated controls
To guide the physical processes, VTTI’s Orders & Nominations module in VTTI’s ERPVTTI is governeda bytechnology “orderdriven statuses”.organisation. AnAs ordersuch, canVTTI only moveaims to theautomate nextcontrols stepwhere in the process when the relevant data required at that timethis is available. Moving from one status to another triggers various checksappropriate and balancesuseful. toAutomating ensurecontrols compliance.helps Theseenforcing checksresponsible business operations and balancescompliance are based on rules. The procedure on order statuses that provides for more detail around the working of this concept is included as annex.
A link to VTTI's “IT – Order statuses” procedure is included here.
To ensure all activities at VTTI’s terminal are covered by VTTI’swith customs and excise authorisations,legislation.
The VTTI’sautomated ERP system automatically validates:
If the activity is covered by VTTI’s authorisations,controls and whichrelating authorisation is applicable;
If the products involved are covered by VTTI’s authorisations.
Details around thebusiness rules and working of these controls are described in attachedthis procedure.
A link to VTTI's "IT - Blending licence" procedure is included here.annex.
The physical process is further governed by embedded checklists in VTTI’s ERP system. Depending on the type of manipulation, the relevant checks are performed by Operations, including verification that the appropriate documentation and authorisations are in place prior to discharging or loading a vessel. More details about these checks are provided in the procedure attached.
A link to VTTI's “C&E – Checks ERP per stage and order type” procedure is included here.
