Operational/technical consulting

Analysis of the potential of reusing heavy diesel locomotives
SCI Verkehr supported an international leasing company in searching possibilities for the reuse of used six-axle diesel locomotives. In a first stage, we...

Compilation and updating of a project monitoring tool
For a globally active manufacturer of rolling stock components, SCI Verkehr created and is continuously updating a project monitoring tool. This monitoring...

Reorganisation of logistical and administrative processes at storage facilities
An important German commercial company gradually bundled its storage structures (five locations) into one central company unit. Within the course of the...

Support in restructuring process in rail freight transport
Against the background of the global economic and financial crisis, a short-term need for a reaction and restructuring arose for a leading company in the...

Preparation of bidding documents for tenders in eastern Germany
SCI Verkehr supported the transport company in the conceptual and practical preparation of two commuter rail bids in eastern Germany. The services ranged from...

Expert support for planned logistical changes
A midsized brewery planned to make comprehensive changes to its logistical structures based upon the expertise of an external advisor. This mainly concerned...

Supporting the joint works council in site changes
Against the background of changing markets, production volumes and internal logistical flows, a short-term need for a reaction and restructuring arose for a...

Market development in German commuter rail sector
On behalf of an international consulting firm, SCI Verkehr analysed the development of tenders for commuter rail services in Germany. In addition to an...

Implementation and monitoring of structures and processes in a workshop
Following an analysis carried out by SCI Verkehr of existing structures and processes in one of the client’s workshops, the first changes to the structures at...

Supporting a work group on changes to the production and logistics infrastructure
Changes in the client’s product and packaging mix led to an open discussion about the site structure in both production and logistics. Not only the future...

Implementation of operational excellence project in logistics
In autumn 2008, a client from the food industry carried out a wide-reaching operational excellence project at one of its sites. In this project, the production...

Preparation of a bid for commuter rail transport in northern Germany
SCI Verkehr supported the railway company in the strategic and operational preparation of a bid for transport services in northern Germany. The objective was...

Restructuring logistical processes at a production site
"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....

Current value appraisal for used freight transport locomotives
On behalf of an international banking house, SCI Verkehr rendered an expert opinion for electric freight transport locomotives intended for operation in...

Market analysis of maintenance capacities in Germany
In 2003 and 2006 SCI Verkehr analysed the German market for rolling stock maintenance on behalf of DB AG. Building upon this, SCI Verkehr is now updating its...

Restructuring of workshop flows
When centralising three workshops into one new site, our client had not implemented an active change management strategy. The processes and areas of work taken...

Investigation of site closures
With the objective of realising rationalisation potential in distribution and warehousing, our client planned to consolidate three logistics sites into one...

Process optimisation at a logistics site
"A central production and logistics site of our client showed ongoing logistical deficits: long waiting and processing times for lorries and out-of stock...

Fleet strategy for a European rail freight transport company
This project involved an analysis of important market participants in the European rail freight transport market with regard to their trends and strategic...

Supporting a terminal operator in its appeal against the rejection of an application for funding
An application for funding by a midsized intermodal terminal operator was rejected by the authorisation authority responsible. SCI Verkehr advised the client...

Process improvements in production
A midsized company in the food industry had to generate significant savings in the production processes in order to remain competitive in the market. SCI...

Future workshop logistics
The works committee and logistics management of a global player in the food industry intended to initiate an open dialogue about the future optimisation of...

Performance comparison of selected European railway companies
As a result of new EU regulations, the European state railways have seen some very extensive reforms since the beginning of the 90s. The objectives of these...

Technology benchmark and analysis of customer requirements for product development
For the purpose of supporting the development of a product in the railway technology industry SCI Verkehr performed an analysis of customer requirements as...

Review of newly introduced logistical processes at a storage facility
In spring 2007 SCI Verkehr implemented new logistical processes at a storage facility of the client in cooperation with the works council and management. In...

Model corridor Rotterdam - Genoa
The Rotterdam - Genoa axis is going to be developed into the first major European corridor to use ETCS/ERTMS. SCI Verkehr assisted a leading industrial company...

Assistance in realising a pilot project in the field of electronic ticketing
Our client had developed an innovative system for electronic fare management, which it wished to have tested in practice. In addition, the acceptance of the...

Technical/economical assessment of new development and upgrading of a testing centre
On behalf of national and regional authorities, SCI Verkehr examined the new development and upgrading of a testing centre for rolling stock and infrastructure...

Consultancy services for negotiations regarding follow-up infrastructure contract
The contract between DB Netz AG and an industrial company concerning the operation of a siding was unilaterally terminated and is going to be replaced by a new...

Improvement of logistics processes at a site in Baden-Württemberg
A global player in the beverage industry is looking to optimise its logistics processes at a combined production and logistics site in Baden-Württemberg. SCI...

Compilation of a bid for short-distance passenger transport in northern Germany
A railway transport company is submitting a bid for a transport tender in northern Germany with the aim of making an attractive, innovative and cost-efficient...

Assessment of maintenance capacities in North Rhine-Westphalia
"A medium-sized transport company is looking to assess developments in the short-distance passenger transport market and their consequences for maintenance in...

Analysis and forecast of the market for operating leasing of rolling stock in freight and regional rail transport
The market for rolling stock operating leasing has seen significant growth over the past years. Against this backdrop, SCI Verkehr analysed the demand for...

Assessment of planned location changes
A leading company in the food industry is planning to close individual, independently operating logistics locations with storages and commissioning in Germany...

Analysis of German maintenance market
Commissioned by a globally active industrial manufacturer, the maintenance capacity of the short-distance passenger transport market in Germany is analysed and...

Circle Line / Public-Private-Partnership in public rail transport
"""Circle Line"" is the first rail transport project in Germany to be realised primarily as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). In a consortium comprising...

Optimisation potentials in rail vehicle maintenance
"SCI Verkehr is considering possible optimisation potentials in rail vehicle maintenance on behalf of a railway transport company. The focus of the project is...

Supporting outsourcing planning
A leading company in the luxury foods industry is planning to reorganise its distribution process, which it has performed itself with its own sites and...

Benchmark analysis for product and competition performance of multiple units
On behalf of a vehicle manufacturer, SCI Verkehr has collected data concerning customer satisfaction and customers’ requirements of railway companies regarding...

Examining the shutdown of a logistics location
A major company in the food industry is intending to close a location in Germany and replace it with a pure cross dock to slim down stocks and save costs....

Vehicle benchmark and determination of asset value for modern EMUs
On behalf of a rail vehicle manufacturer, SCI Verkehr is appraising the asset value development of multiple units over their life-cycle within the scope of a...

Analysis of Eastern European operator structures
An analysis of the current organisational structures of leading Eastern European rail operators in connection with the liberalisation of rail systems. The...

Demand analysis of the German short-distance passenger transport vehicle market 2016-2021
SCI Verkehr is analysing the future German short-distance passenger vehicle market on the basis of publicised and planned tenders from local authorities in the...

Ongoing market analysis of the European short-distance passenger transport market
The current dynamics and the future growth potential make the German short-distance passenger transport market particularly interesting for international...

Environmental criteria in short-distance passenger rail transport competition
On behalf of Allianz pro Schiene, SCI Verkehr is analysing the importance of ecological-related decision-making criteria within the German competition market...

Market analysis of specialist logistics for track construction measures
Price and market analysis for new bids in specialist logistics for track construction measures in Europe....

Registration of railway companies in Poland
Working for an interested company, all corporate and administrative as well as technical preconditions for obtaining registration as railway transport company...

German urban railway systems
Comparative study of all urban railway systems in Germany with due consideration of major infrastructural and operating parameters. In-depth study of service...

Failure management in rail-bound rapid urban transit systems
A service failure of a rail-bound urban transport system requires the management of a multitude of activities in rapid succession. To answer the question as to...

Traffic-dependent service
The selection of a rapid urban railway system with capability for flexible operation requires in-depth knowledge of the general conditions of construction and...

Fleet strategy for electric rolling stock for regional transport
In order to achieve lasting financing conditions for rolling stock and select a suitable fleet structure, a detailed knowledge of transport market development...

Commuter Rail Berlin
Comparison of specific cost types to those of other commuter rail systems in Germany by means of defined, meaningful benchmarks. Identification of cost...

Comparison of prices and performance in the maintenance of freight wagons
Comparison of prices, services and throughput times of selected providers of freight wagon maintenance in Germany....

Analysis of cost reduction needs for a rail infrastructure company
First, the cost reduction needs of selected rail infrastructure maintenance target markets were closely examined. In addition, recommendations were made for...

Maintenance location and portfolio assessment
Definitions of the optimal location and performance for a vehicle workshop in western North Rhine Westphalia....

Optimization of logistical and transport costs
"In the context of European production location integration into the worldwide logistics concept, storage and transport processes are adapted; benchmarking of...

Feasibility study for the creation of a logistics competence center (InLog) in the eastern Ruhr district
In the context of the eastern Ruhr district’s “Initiatve Logistik,” the Hamm, Unna and Dortmund Societies for the Promotion of Economic Development are...

"Securing successful and optimised railway operation with growing interfaces
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Customs procedures for the container traffic Denmark – German North Sea harbours – Overseas newly to be installed
The European liberalisation of railway traffic allows the utilisation of the infrastructure by private railway transportation enterprises also across national...

Reorganisation of system transport business processes
Analysis of the daily operational processes in trans-shipping facilities and in administrative areas. Direct support in the implementation of suggestions for...

Potential of a bid for services in the light rail infrastructure sector
For the purpose of identifying the market potential for services in the light rail infrastructure sector, SCI Verkehr asked railway experts and selected...

Development of offer for line-related tender invitations of RPST services in the State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
"Analysis of tender invitation, specification of performance profile and offer support for the public tender for several routes of the rail-bound passenger...

Increase in profitability of an industrial and port railway
Analysis of existing and potential operations in regional passenger and cargo transport. Development and preparation of a business concept for an economically...

Comparative line analysis for re-activating the Osthavelländische Eisenbahn (East Havel-Land Railways)
Analysis of passenger load and potential for a tangential connection Berlin-Spandau-Hennigsdorf...

Optimization of the Land-Sea Interface as part of a maritime network group
Investigation on behalf of the SH Technology Foundation...

SPNV Market Analysis
A vehicle manufacturer’s works council requested that SCI Verkehr analyse current framework changes in the SPNV services market. The importance of these...