SCI Verkehr is a medium-sized, sustainability-oriented consultancy focussing on strategic issues in the international rail and logistics business. We support our business partners in optimising their processes and evaluating their assets. We help to analyse markets and develop sustainable and tailor-made strategies for the future. This includes, among other things: Accompanying M&A activities, realising climate targets, optimising the portfolio or existing processes, and opening up new markets and business areas.
Customer: European infrastructure components manufacturer
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Customer: Industrial group
On behalf of an industrial group, SCI Verkehr analysed the market potential for innovative infrastructure components. The focus was placed on a market and competition analysis in Germany, France and Italy.
Customer: Private equity investor
SCI Verkehr supports a Private Equity Investor in acquiring a component manufacturer for rolling stock. In the context of the due diligence process, main focus of SCI Verkehr´ s task, by taking into consideration crucial development trends in the market and with regards to competitors, is the analysis of current and future market performance of the company to be acquired. The plausibility of the seller´s assumptions is critically reviewed by means of SCI Verkehr´ s own market assessment. Furthermore, a strategic assessment of opportunities and risks for the buyer is given.
Customer: Leasing company
Against the background of growing rail freight transport in Europe, SCI Verkehr has analysed the demand trend for a special intermodal freight wagon type on behalf of a leasing company. To this end, a comprehensive market analysis was carried out. It was based on surveys of manufacturers, shipping companies and railway companies regarding market situation and an evaluation of statistical information. A requirement forecast was compiled. The chances of operating the wagon type were analysed for the next 10 years.
Customer: International rail vehicle manufacturer
On behalf of an international manufacturer of rail vehicles, SCI Verkehr updated a survey of alternative propulsion systems for the regional rail sector. Special emphasis was placed on hydrogen propulsion systems.
Customer: International leasing company
On behalf of an international leasing company, SCI Verkehr analysed the capacities and utilisation rates of selected manufacturers of locomotives and freight wagons in Europe. Taking into consideration the known procurement projects, SCI Verkehr compiled an overview of the current and expected future utilisation rates at the relevant production sites. The study served as the basis for potential vehicle procurements and portfolio expansions in the future.
Customer: Freight wagon lessor
For a leasing company, SCI Verkehr GmbH evaluated a freight wagon portfolio. Fokus for the report is an analysis of freight (wagon) markets in Eastern Europe, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customer: Locomotive lessor
On behalf of a locomotive lessor, SCI Verkehr assesses current and future market value of electric single and multi-system locomotives. Income-based as well as cost-based valuation methods are applied.
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On behalf of an investor, SCI Verkehr prepared an asset valuation of new double pocket cars. SCI Verkehr evaluated the wagons using the income-based DCF and cost-based DRC methodology.
Customer: European Union ? Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
An examination of the changes in working conditions at railway transport companies in Europe. Detailed studies were compiled for the countries Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Great Britain and Sweden.
Customer: European Union
SCI Verkehr will carry out a cost-benefit analysis for the EU to evaluate the economic effects of interoperability guidelines for conventional transport. In particular, the consequences of interoperability for the railway industry will be identified and evaluated in cooperation with the AEIF.
Customer: Operator
Checking the plausibility of a plan to reduce capacity and close sites for heavy maintenance. Preparing recommendations for the next steps with the objective of maintaining as many competitive jobs in the maintenance plants as possible.
Customer: Private rail freight company
On behalf of a transport company, SCI Verkehr carried out an analysis of measures to improve the profitability of their business areas. For this purpose, the measures and the general company's positioning in the German rail freight market were examined.
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The German subsidiary of a global beverage company wanted to reorganise its structures in the fields of administration, sales, logistics and vending. SCI Verkehr was commissioned to examine and further develop the documents and scenarios that had been prepared. In addition, SCI Verkehr accompanied negotiations with the employee representatives, and prepared content for the negotiations.
Customer: Commuter rail operator
SCI Verkehr supported the transport company in the conceptual and practical preparation of two commuter rail bids in eastern Germany. The services ranged from the development and assessment of a vehicle concept to conceptual, technical and editorial support to operational and organisational support.
Customer: Global player in the food industry
Our client took over a site previously operated by a service provider and at the beginning of 2008 integrated it into its network of sites across Germany. This integration included major changes to the processes and the IT system which had to be adapted to the requirements of the new owner. At the same time, the production and distribution volume increased substantially, as well as production exchange with other sites. These changes led to overworking and uncertainty among staff and consequently considerable deficits in the site?s performance. Within the scope of the "operational excellence" process, SCI Verkehr led and accompanied the modelling of new logistical processes with staff and company management. The consultancy process focused on using the existing employee know-how in order to achieve a higher level of acceptance for the necessary changes and thus a sustainable improvement of performance. Following SCI Verkehr?s ?Operational Excellence Tool?, the staff were involved in reviewing the current situation and developing improved processes in accordance with a tried and tested process. In addition, the task involved coaching the logistical managers at the site and thus cementing the new structures.
Customer: Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR (Transportation authority)
"Circle Line" is the first rail transport project in Germany to be realised primarily as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). In a consortium comprising DEPFA BANK, the law firm Kapellmann und Partner and the engineering office Vössing GmbH, SCI Verkehr is subjecting the plans to a "PPP suitability test" and preparing the realisation of the first construction phase up to the tendering procedure. SCI Verkehr is carrying out the project management and market research as well as addressing potential interested parties.