SCI Verkehr is an independent and highly specialised management consultancy focusing on strategic issues in the international rail and logistics business. We support our business partners in industry and politics by analysing markets and developing viable and tailor-made strategies for the future. This includes asset valuation, support for M&A activities, optimisation of portfolios and existing processes, as well as the development of new markets and business areas.
Customer: Logistics Group
On the basis of its own preliminary studies, SCI Verkehr, together with partners, is supporting a globally active logistics group in the development of its own rail strategy. The activities take place within the framework of the implementation of the group's CO2 targets. Internal quantities are analysed and concrete strategic approaches to shifting are developed.
Customer: Shipping group
A medium-sized shipping agency is gradually developing its business activities in the regional bulk and part cargo market in Germany. In this context, the management is interested in optimising the internal structure for the in-house scheduling. SCI Verkehr has been assigned to assess the current situation of the regional transport scheduling on site to develop operative and lean structures.
Customer: Infrastructure fund
On behalf of a leading investment company, SCI Verkehr compiled a market study of freight wagon leasing in Europe. This study is used for a investment decision on a pre-due diligence process by the client. Besides a market overview, current and future demand and supply of freight wagons are presented. Market competition and development of specific indicators for leasing companies, such as wagon prices, cost structure and utilization rates, are also analysed.
Customer: component manufacturer
SCI Verkehr supports a component manufacturer in the chassis/drivetrain sector with an annual update on the European vehicle market and the expected sales of relevant components.
Customer: Component manufacturer
For its spare parts business and After-Sales, a component manufacturer commissioned SCI Verkehr to draw up a database of European rolling stock. It will be programmed in SQL and will be linked with the customer´s SAP system.
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For an Asian manufacturer, SCI Verkehr analyses the competitive landscape in the global market for rail vehicle door systems.
Customer: Leasing company
On behalf of an investor already active in the rolling stock leasing segment, SCI Verkehr performs a regular analysis of the leasing revenues to be expected for the entire vehicle portfolio. Depending on the fleet structure and the market demand expected, the leasing revenues and downtimes of the vehicles are assessed. These serve as the foundation for the evaluation of the revenue opportunities and the business plan.
Customer: Vehicle manufacturer
On behalf of a rolling stock manufacturer, SCI Verkehr analysed one single-deck and one double-deck EMU from its portfolio with regard to their value development. SCI Verkehr evaluated the specific field of operation of the vehicles as well as potential secondary markets in Europe in the event of reuse.
Customer: Rail vehicle lessor
SCI Verkehr prepared a fleet valuation for single, multi-system and dual-mode locomotives for a European locomotive lessor. An income-based valuation approach was chosen for the valuation. This year, the focus was on integrating ESG criteria into the valuation method.
Customer: Transport authority
SCI Verkehr evaluated the economic feasibility of the selected bids for a transport authority in the context of a procurement of new light rail vehicles (LRV). To this end, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine market prices for LRV.
Customer: North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Transport, Energy and Regional Planning
Conception and organization of the North Rhine-Westphalia Railway Initiative between 2003 and 2005. In the second project phase starting in 2004, a founded analysis of qualification requirements of the rail transport economy is being conducted. The recruitment of young experts is also being encouraged, and a specialized science conference in North Rhine-Westphalia will be prepared and supported.
Customer: Allianz pro Schiene
On behalf of Allianz pro Schiene e.V., SCI Verkehr is professionally assisting the conception and implementation of three workshops on the subject of ?Environment and Rail Transport?. The range of tasks includes selecting the speakers, support in terms of speakers? inquiries, compiling and producing the meeting documents as well as looking after the speakers and participants on site.
Customer: Federal Ministry
In the context of a research project, SCI Verkehr analyses the efficiency, i.e. Life Cycle Costs (LCC) of different freight wagons in operation. Therefore, a LCC model is designed which particularly assesses the use of innovative components in an economical manner. Not only investment and operating costs, but the entire freight wagon in operation is assessed. In doing so, the cost/benefit analysis is not restricted to wagon owners, and advantages for operators, shippers and the environment can also be taken into account and evaluated.
Customer: Asset appraiser
SCI Verkehr supports a liquidation process of a freight wagon fleet in Eastern Europe. It analyses the economic feasibility of the process and checks the plausibility of costs in different scenarios.
Customer: Public Transport Authority
SCI Verkehr assisted a transport authority with the procurement of new electric buses, assessing the economic viability and eligibility for funding of the project. Based on the tender documents, SCI Verkehr examined the cost structure, compared prices with market benchmarks and assessed the eligibility of the planned expenditure for funding. The analysis provided a clear and reliable basis for decision-making on the allocation of subsidies.
Customer: Market-leading freight transport company
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 freight transport sector. SCI Verkehr GmbH supported the client as a professional expert in close consultation with management. We reviewed the measures developed, compiled alternative scenarios and provided professional support in the negotiations.
Customer: Midsized brewery
A midsized brewery planned to make comprehensive changes to its logistical structures based upon the expertise of an external advisor. This mainly concerned the warehouses at the production site. SCI Verkehr carried out a cross-check of the assumptions and calculations. Furthermore, SCI Verkehr accompanied the dialogue process between the works council and management on the basis of a technical expertise.
Customer: Global player in food industry
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. However, the supply quality for customers must not suffer. The task is to examine and assess the planned measures with regard to plausibility and their logistical effect.