Riege Software International is a leading provider of logistics software solutions. Their new modular transport management system, Scope, offers a user-friendly interface to manage all aspects of freight logistics, including air and sea freight, customs processing, and financial reporting. Scope integrates with other systems and provides tools to increase transparency, efficiency, and data quality for international freight forwarders and their customers. Riege has over 25 years of experience developing logistics software and supports customers from offices around the world.

1. R i ege Software I n t e r n a t i o n a l
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3. “You care for freight,
we care for you”

4. More than logistics!
The time has come. Time for a new
perspective and new ideas. Time for
innovation in transportation and logistics.
We call it Scope. The modular transport management system
developed by Riege Software International is so user-friendly,
powerful and flexible, that it is impossible to imagine how the
cargo business could function without it.
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5. A family business – an
extensive knowledge base.
The development of Scope marks a new milestone in the history
of Riege Software International (Riege). The family business,
based in Meerbusch near Düsseldorf, is a leading provider of
smart software solutions for freight and logistics.
With around 80 employees, over 300 international customers
and offices in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, Riege
has made a name for itself as an experienced partner for freight
forwarders, carriers and manufacturing businesses. Riege not
only provides the industry with individual logistics solutions but
also offers extensive first-hand customer support and services.
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6. Commitment, a good grasp of international trade and new developments.
Over 25 years of experience, development and know-how are behind Riege’s products, which cover the whole range of functions in the Johannes Riege – company founder and expert in transportation and logistics – was developing software for the aviation industry as
process chain via e-solution: from handling freight, to management, organisation and reporting through to customs. early as 1978. A passion that he passed on to three of his sons, who are now enthusiastically engaged in running the company.
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7. What are the key functions in the What opportunities do reliable system solutions And what role does IT play for the industry? After founding his company in 1985, Johannes Riege provided
business of global transportation and offer for handling freight shipments? the answer to all logistics issues concerning air and sea freight
the organisation of the international as well as customs with his complex Procars (Professional Carri-
stream of goods? age System) application, setting a standard for the industry. High
customer satisfaction and long-term business partnerships have
accompanied Procars since its launch. Currently the application
is running in 120 countries.

8. Modern. Reliable. Scope! The business of global transportation is booming, demands are
growing and with them the need for practical logistics solutions.
Riege’s new Scope software provides an excellent, pioneering
The new generation of logistics tool that caters to the needs of the evolving global market. Faster,
software for air and sea freight more efficient and multifunctional, Scope combines all of Procars
and customs. important features with state of the art software architecture.

9. The advantages of Scope at a glance.
Large or small, export or import – international companies and freight forwarders
value the advantages of the system that was first introduced in 2009 at the transport
logistic trade fair in Munich.
Scope offers full support for air and sea freight The user interface is understandable, aesthetic and easy
processing as well as customs. to use. Many files can be kept open and edited simultaneously.
Search functions and help features provide useful shortcuts and
Modules and components for import and export can support.
be combined as required. All business processes can be
conducted reliably and consistently. Scope utilizes interfaces that ensure a smooth exchange of
data via messaging or Web services with external systems.
Scope offers individual and tailor-made solutions. It connects
easily to existing application systems and custom software Scope works with various local languages, sign systems,
applications such as ERP systems or other e-solutions. number formats as well as date and time information.
The programming model for Scope is based on the Most of the master data in Scope is managed centrally and
industry standard Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and ensures regularly updated.
the application’s enhanced scalability, availability and reliability.
For further information about Scope’s various individual modules
and features visit www.riege.com.
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10. This offers several
advantages to the
freight forwarder.
Overview: The documents for each step – from outgoing
to incoming – are automatically created and filed under the job.
Transparency: Costs, provisions and income can be viewed
at a glance and compared.
History: Where is profit or loss generated? Thanks to
financial transparency, transactions can be evaluated more
quickly and effectively.
Scope – always a step ahead!
Goodbye piling paperwork. consistent documentation that makes the procedure transparent Shipping: Word, Excel, PDF or JPG documents can be conver-
Welcome to centralised management: to all parties involved. Scope closes this gap. Riege’s intelligent ted to any format and sent as an email to parties involved.
Scope increases transparency in the business system manages, organises and structures customer orders and
of international transport. data in a central electronic file. Cross-system: Standardised file formats facilitate the proces-
sing of the data in conjunction with other automated systems.
When it comes to the execution and management of international And there’s more – Scope documents the entire international
shipments, air and sea freight forwarders often have to deal with transport procedure: 1. Registration of key data. 2. Pre-carriage Availability: Contracts, data and status can be viewed
time-consuming paperwork, various systems and waiting periods. (collection of goods from sender, provision of goods to forwarding anytime and from anywhere, since they are managed centrally
The problem: data and service requirements often vary, depen- air or sea carrier). 3. Main carriage (preparation of necessary by Scope.
ding on the country, contracting party and goods. This calls for transportation documents). 4. On-carriage (delivery of goods
to recipient).
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11. A great team: Scope and Customs!
Exporting and importing companies appreciate export requirements and regulations, goods, classification
the assistance of Riege’s quick and reliable and valuation, declarations, customs duty, inspection and
software for completing customs formalities. communications. In short: a wealth of information and data
needs to be checked, collected and kept readily available
Customs formalities are as extensive as they are complex. around the clock. This mainly costs freight forwarders one
There are plenty of important points to deal with: import and precious thing: time.

12. All parties involved in import and export can save
valuable time by working with Scope Customs.
Riege’s customs-certified logistics software ensures a smooth and fast procedure.
At a glance:
Scope bundles all relevant information (including PDF files) Worldwide, most customs systems are similar. Therefore,
that needs to be exchanged with customs in all export and import Scope works with an interface that is identical for all systems –
operations in one procedure. This exchange is carried out digital- regardless of what data or terms are filled in.
ly – time-consuming paper documentation becomes obsolete.
If a customer also uses Scope Forwarding, accompanying
In the event that information and documents are required on customs procedures are directly accessible from the shipment.
paper, they can be printed from Scope anytime.
Tasks can be opened and managed directly from the
Checking status in Scope offers a view of procedures, shipment. This includes attached PDF files.
whether still in progress or accurately completed. If problems
occur in the course of a process, these are registered and Incoming tax assessments are automatically filed as
organised accordingly. invoices in conjunction with the respective shipment.
At the touch of a button these costs can be charged to
If customs duty is levied in the import process, Scope auto- customers in the corresponding final invoice.
matically creates a corresponding invoice in the system. This is –
again automatically – forwarded to the accounting department.
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13. Scope – Features
Graphical User Interface Search Document Management Email
Ergonomic Quick Logical Classification Transparent
Aesthetic Simple Version Control Seamless
Consistent Reliable Integrated in E-Mail Integrated in Document Management
Being productive using a complex software environment requires Scope provides an effortless way to search the underlying Creating and managing documents is simple with Scope. Communication with partners is key for success. With the
a user-friendly interface. Scope combines an ergonomically database. Avoiding complex search dialogs and confusing filter All documents related to a business transaction are directly seamless integration of email, Scope enables the user to store
and aesthetically pleasing user experience. Screen layouts are options, Scope facilitates an instant in-field search. Queries are accessible. Facilitating the PDF format, documents can be and manage conversations transparently in relation to a business
optimized to intuitively guide the user. Consistent usage and quick and results are reliable. Even potentially large sets of data conveniently exchanged electronically with partners and printed transaction. A direct link to Scope’s document management
standard behavior of user interface components lead to a are manageable by applying intelligent predefined filters. on standard printers. Additional password protection of every allows for easy paperless data exchange.
shallow learning curve. Common tasks are handled easily while document allows for a maximum of data integrity. If a document
complex workflows are integrated in a clear and simple is created multiple times, all previous versions are retained and
visualization. changes between versions can be traced. External documents in
various formats can also be uploaded to Scope for further
processing.
Validation/Plausibility Check Internationalization & Localization Cost Control Data Update Service
Increases Data Quality Multi-language Revenue/Costs Consistent
“on-the-fly” Unicode Accruals Reliable
Severity Levels Date, Time and Number Formats Credit Limit Up-to-date
Scope assists the user to ensure a high level of data quality. Scope has been designed to suit the challenges of our globalized Scope Cost Control provides a detailed break-down of income The Data Update Service ensures that all your master data –
Automatic validation checks are performed as soon as data is world. Support for multiple languages, local conventions and and expenses for each transaction. Automatically generated e.g. countries, taxation, location codes, customs classifications
entered, providing an overview of possible issues. Different regulations are naturally integrated. Date, time and number records store the cost summary and trigger an immediate alarm etc. – are always up to date. Riege’s support team reviews all
severity levels are used to distinguish between minor problems formats dynamically adjust depending on your local specialities. if suppliers’ bills show any deviations. There is a credit limit centrally administered data daily and updates, where necessary.
(for example: missing data that is not required but improves data Scope ships with English and German translations and interface enabling allocation of your own individual credit ratings This leaves you free to dedicate your undivided energy to your
quality) and major blockers (for example: invalid data). additionally features formatting patterns for Great Britain, the to customers and monitoring of your exposure to financial risks. business, certain in the knowledge that your basic data are
United States, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. It also features a function enabling you to present your monthly regularly updated to current status.
Additional languages are either being implemented or available financial statements supported by reliable benchmarking
upon request. statistics.
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14. Company/Services. International transport.
Project Management Software as a Service Airfreight Cargo Community System
Software Development Pay-per-Use Seafreight Carrier Connections
IT Infrastructure Training Export INTTRA/GT-Nexus
Support Documentation Import EDI Connections
Consulting Rollout/Implementation Cargo 2000 Electronic Invoicing
Hosting Clearing Center e-freight Business Intelligence
Application Service Electronic Data Exchange IATA Rates Track and Trace
Providing Compliance and
Security Check
Customs.
Netherlands Germany
Sagitta Export ATLAS AES (Ausfuhr/Exit)
Sagitta Import (AGS) ATLAS Einfuhr
NCTS ATLAS EGZ
DGVS ATLAS NCTS
C-sum ATLAS Zolllager
CLIENT (PD/VWA) ATLAS AV/UV
ATLAS NEE
Switzerland ATLAS Aufschubkontrolle
e-dec Export ATLAS Bürgschaftskontrolle
e-dec Import ATLAS SumA
e-dec eVV ATLAS EAS
NCTS EZT
Belgium USA
Porthus.Net AES
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15. Offices worldwide.
Germany
Riege Software International GmbH (Headquarters)
Mollsfeld 10, 40670 Meerbusch
Phone: +49 2159 9148 0, Fax: +49 2159 9148 11
Email: info.de@riege.com
Riege Software International GmbH
Mönchhofallee 7, 65451 Kelsterbach
Phone: +49 2159 9148 0, Fax: +49 2159 9148 11
Email: info.de@riege.com
Switzerland
Riege Software International AG
Baumgartenstrasse 15, 8309 Nürensdorf
Phone: +41 44 8886046, Fax: +41 44 8886047
Email: info.ch@riege.com
Netherlands
Riege Software International BV
Halfeiken 4 B, 3956 VT, Leersum
Phone: +31 343 452353, Fax: +31 848 372565
Email: info.nl@riege.com
USA
Riege Software International, Inc.
73 Redding Road, P.O. Box 565, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: +1 203 544 9475, Fax: +1 203 544 9482
Email: info.us@riege.com
Hong Kong Australia
Riege Software International (Asia) Ltd Riege Software International (AU) PTY Ltd
16/F, Pearl Oriental House, 60 Stanley Street, Central 11 Rennell Street, Kings Park NSW 2148
Phone: +852 2801 7623, Fax: +852 2869 0639 Phone: +61 2 9672 8832, Fax: +61 2 9672 8795
Email: info.hk@riege.com Email: info.au@riege.com
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16. www.riege.com