SOP - BCP (Business Continuity Plan) for RMS Units Dated 01-08-2025 - Software download link, Installation & Configuration, Operational workflow

Issuing Authority: Government of India, Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts (India Post)

Title: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in RMS (Railway Mail Service) Units

Purpose: Ensure uninterrupted bagging operations (Receive, Open, Close, Dispatch) during disruptions.

Developed by: Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT)

Effective Date: 01-08-2025

Key Sections

Installation & Configuration

Server Setup:

• Run installer-app Setup 1.0.0.exe.
• Install PostgreSQL (allow prompts for postgresql-15.13-1-windows-x64.exe and bcp.exe).
• Configure pg_hba.conf with host all all 0.0.0.0/0 scram-sha-256 and restart PostgreSQL service.

Client Setup:

• Enable "Telnet Client" in Windows Features.
• Enter server IP (not 127.0.0.1) during installation.
• User Roles & Credentials
• Admin: Default login (ID: <REFER SOP>, Password: <REFERSOP>) or follow .
• Supervisor/Operator: Added via Admin/Supervisor login.

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Operational Workflow

Bag Operations:

• Receive: Scan bags, enter weight.
• Open: Scan articles, validate counts.
• Close: Assign destination, weight, and close.
• Dispatch: Forward closed bags.
• Insured Articles/Bags: Require supervisor authorization.

Data Management

• Export transaction data to server via "Export Data to Server" (requires network).
• Set Close: Finalized by Supervisor after data transfer confirmation.

Abbreviations

• RMS (Railway Mail Service), APT (Advanced Postal Technology), BCP (Business Continuity Plan).

Download Link

RMS BCP EXE: Google Drive.

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SOP in PDF - BCP_Business Continuity Plan for RMS Units_Dated 01-08-2025