BPA

Focus on scheduling, not on the system

A planner must constantly maintain an overview. Which assignments have already been pre-scheduled? Which driver is handling the trip? Where is the vehicle located? What actions are still pending, and what information still needs to be exchanged?

When that data is scattered across different systems, emails, and phone calls, every trip takes up an unnecessary amount of time.

BPA develops software for transportation, container trucking, terminals, freight forwarding, warehousing and transshipment, and inland waterway transport. The company combines practical logistics expertise with software that is deliberately designed to be compact and easy to navigate. From a single planning dashboard, actions and assignments can be tracked, monitored, and managed. The software packages support the entire process, from pre-notification and electronic message exchange to invoicing and management reporting.

By linking BPA with the Efficio onboard computer and Rietveld’sEasyTrack, a direct flow of information is created between planning, the driver, and the vehicle.

Moving forward together with expertise.

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Why do logistics organizations choose BPA?

BPA focuses not on having as many screens as possible, but on ease of use and clarity. The compact cockpit for planners, in particular, is a key differentiator.

From this central interface, the planner can see which assignments are in progress, what actions are needed, and where adjustments must be made. This reduces the need to search for information and switch between separate parts of the process.

The BPA packages support, among other things:

• order and assignment processing;
• advance notifications;
• electronic message exchange;
• operational planning;
• integrations with Portbase;
• on-board computer integrations;
• billing;
• management information;
• customization for specific logistics processes.

This way, the entire process—from order placement to financial settlement—is supported from a single, integrated environment.

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Manage transportation from a single, compact dashboard

The strength of BPA lies in the way information is presented to the planner.

Instead of opening a separate screen for each step, the planner gets an overview of all ongoing actions and orders from a single dashboard. This allows for a faster assessment of:

• which trips are ready;
• where information is still missing;
• which assignment requires attention;
• which messages have already been exchanged;
• where delays or deviations are occurring;
• what next steps need to be taken.

This makes the software particularly well-suited for logistics environments where planners must monitor many orders simultaneously.

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Jobs Sent Directly to the Efficio Onboard Computer

Through the integration with Rietveld, relevant information from BPA can be made digitally available to the driver on the Efficio onboard computer.

Depending on how the integration is configured, this may include:

• new transport orders;
• loading and unloading addresses;
• reference and container numbers;
• scheduled times;
• route instructions;
• additional notes;
• changes to an existing order.

The driver receives the information directly in the cab. As a result, the dispatch team doesn’t have to pass on as much information by phone, through separate messages, or on paper.

This reduces the risk of misunderstandings and ensures that changes reach the correct driver more quickly.

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Real-time trip information back to the planning dashboard

A digital connection doesn’t just work from the office to the vehicle. Information from the field can also be sent back to BPA.

Statuses from Efficio and real-time vehicle data from EasyTrack give the planner greater insight into the progress of the assignment.

Depending on the chosen configuration, this may include, for example:

• assignment accepted;
• en route to the loading location;
• arrived at loading;
• loading completed;
• en route to unloading location;
• arrived at unloading location;
• job completed;
• current vehicle location;
• miles driven and times.

This ensures that the planner’s dashboard remains up to date even during the job, and the planner doesn’t have to call the driver as often for a status update.

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Less duplicate data entry and fewer back-and-forth calls

BPA was developed to reduce manual process steps, duplicate data entry, and unnecessary communication. The integration with Rietveld’s systems aligns directly with this goal.

Job details already present in BPA do not need to be re-entered for the driver. Status information from the vehicle then does not need to be manually processed in the TMS.

This offers benefits such as:

• less administrative work;
• fewer data entry errors;
• fewer phone calls between scheduling and the driver;
• faster processing of changes;
• more up-to-date order information;
• a more complete digital record.

This allows planners to handle more work without the administrative burden increasing at the same rate.

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Specifically developed for complex logistics processes

BPA offers solutions for organizations that often deal with more than just standard road transport.

The software is used in, among other areas:

• container trucking;
• terminals;
• freight forwarding;
• storage and transshipment;
• transport;
• inland waterway transport;
• integrated logistics chains.

It is precisely within these processes that advance notifications, container numbers, supply chain messages, terminal information, and Portbase integrations play a key role. BPA integrates this information with operational planning and administrative processing.

By adding vehicle and driver information from Rietveld, a continuous digital connection is created between the supply chain, the office, and the cab.

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Step-by-step automation with modular software

Not every organization needs the exact same functionalities right away. That’s why BPA can be customized from a base package and additional modules.

Organizations can choose a light, medium, or large version and then expand the software in a controlled manner. According to BPA, a standard package can be implemented in three to five business days.

This approach makes it possible to:

• start small;
• automate the most important processes first;
• add modules later;
• roll out the integration with vehicles in phases;
• keep costs and implementation manageable;
• allow the software to grow along with the organization.

This way, the solution not only aligns with current operations but also supports future growth.

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Handle more shipments with the same team

Growth often leads to more orders, but also to more administrative work, messaging, and coordination.

By automatically exchanging orders, statuses, and vehicle data, the organization can handle more work without adding more manual tasks for every additional trip.

This gives planners the flexibility to focus on:

• exceptions and disruptions;
• better allocation of personnel and equipment;
• customer contact;
• process improvement;
• further supply chain integration;
• strategic growth.

BPA explicitly positions its software as a tool to enable companies to get more work done with the same number of people amid increasing administrative pressure.

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Management Information Based on Real-World Operations

In addition to the daily dashboard, BPA offers tools for management information. By consolidating data from scheduling, assignments, invoicing, and vehicle operations, a more comprehensive view of the operation is created.

The integration with EasyTrack can enrich this insight with real-time data from the fleet.

This enables organizations to better analyze, among other things:

• progress and turnaround time of orders;
• vehicle deployment;
• miles driven;
• wait times;
• operational deviations;
• planning productivity;
• performance per customer, trip, or activity.

In this way, the integration not only supports daily scheduling but also enables targeted process improvements.

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Standard where possible, customization where needed

Logistics organizations often work with processes that do not fully fit into a standard software package.

That’s why BPA combines off-the-shelf software with customization. Specific challenges are analyzed, developed, tested, and implemented in collaboration with the client. The company views customization not as a one-time project, but as a way to continuously improve processes.

The integration with Rietveld can also be tailored to:

• the BPA modules used;
• the type of transport;
• the desired orders and statuses;
• existing supply chain integrations;
• the driver’s role;
• the information needs of the planning department.

This results not in a generic integration, but in a data flow that fits the daily workflow.

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The Power of Collaboration

BPA brings together logistics processes, scheduling, supply chain messages, and administration in a compact dashboard. Rietveld connects this office environment with vehicles and drivers via Efficio and EasyTrack.

Together, this creates an integrated workflow in which assignments are sent digitally to the cab, and real-time information from the vehicle is fed back to the planning department.

For planners

• One dashboard for actions and assignments
• Real-time information from the field
• Less switching between systems
• Better control over exceptions

For drivers

• Clear digital assignments
• Up-to-date addresses and instructions
• Changes made directly in the cab
• Fewer phone calls and separate messages

For the administration

• Less duplicate data entry
• Faster processing of order data
• More complete digital records
• Better integration with invoicing

For business owners

• Handle more work with the same team
• Software that grows with your organization
• Greater insight into operational performance
• Room for further automation and customization

This is how we work together to strengthen organizations, employees, and fleets with smart, secure, and sustainable solutions.

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Why choose Rietveld?

Rietveld ensures that planning in BPA isn’t disconnected from what happens on the road.

Through the integration with the Efficio onboard computer, assignments, instructions, and changes are made digitally available to the driver. EasyTrack provides real-time vehicle and trip information, enabling planners to better monitor operations.

This creates a single, seamless process from planning and pre-notification through execution, feedback, and invoicing.

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