Customer: Rolling stock manufacturer

In the context of an antitrust investigation, SCI Verkehr analysed the market for after-sales of rolling stock in selected European markets. As a result, the market volume of the passenger and rail freight market was derived.

Customer: SCI Verkehr GmbH

For the first time, SCI Verkehr analysed and compiled a forecast of the worldwide markets for track systems. In eight market regions and for five product segments (rails, switches and crossings, sleepers and rail fastenings, slab tracks/ballastless track and other vehicle components), SCI Verkehr first of all assessed the general specifics of the products and characterised the structures of the markets in the individual market regions. Starting from general socio-economic, demographic and transport-related developments, the drivers were identified (globally and for the individual market regions) which have a significant influence on the development of markets for track systems. The global and regional market leaders in the individual product segments were identified and portrayed in clearly arranged fact sheets showing their company and business data as well as organisational and strategic information. SCI Verkehr determined their current shares in the national, regional and global markets for the product segments in question and assessed the future development in the market.

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On behalf of a big international investor , SCI Verkehr examined the European market for leased freight wagons.

Customer: Investor

On behalf of an investor, SCI Verkehr prepares a valuation update for steel-carrier wagons. SCI Verkehr assesses the steel-carrier wagons by means of the income-based DCF and cost-based DRC method.

Customer: Banking group

For the appraisal of a large rail vehicle portfolio, SCI Verkehr created a valuation method for the determination of secure asset values in close cooperation with the client. The method factors in the replacement value as well as the earning-capacity value of rail vehicles and serves as a basis for the complete portfolio appraisal.

Customer: International financing company

As part of a re-financing of a large existing freight wagon fleet, SCI Verkehr carried out an appraisal of the assets by means of the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. The focus was set on the high number of various wagon types and the years of construction.

Customer: Hans Boeckler Foundation

SCI Verkehr presents corporate strategies for outsourcing and relocation abroad. The study also draws upon experience from other reference industries. SCI Verkehr is examining and compiling a list of realised and prospective outsourcing measures in the rail industry in Germany on the basis of a company survey. The results of the report are presented in the form of a presentation and are accessible to the public.

Customer: Regional authority in Northern Germany

The region represented by the client is a focus of investments for logistics investments in Germany. In order to prepare for further investments while at the same time develop these in an orderly manner, three main sites were defined. Thanks to its advantageous location, one of the main sites provides the possibility of a trimodal transhipment hub, featuring a combination of road/rail/inland waterway options. To secure these possibilities for the trimodal orientation of the new site, an economic feasibility study was compiled on further site development including a concept for implementation. Both, planning and demand-related (market-related) conditions had to be taken into consideration.

Customer: Global player in the rail industry

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 in developing the research project for testing ETCS/ERTMS. We analysed the assistance criteria and evaluated them for the concrete project concept, we identified and brought in project partners, compiled the necessary application documents and accompanying documents in cooperation with the client and ensured communication with funding institutions.

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Customer: Financial investor

SCI Verkehr critically examined the business plan of a leasing company in the run-up to a possible due diligence. The focus was on the evaluation of the current portfolio and the management\'s assumptions regarding growth potential. For this purpose, a benchmark of current and expected future leasing rates and the occupancy rate was also carried out.

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: Global player in the food industry

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 the site have been initiated. The next task for SCI Verkehr was to operationally implement the processes in some areas, change them in a sustainable manner and coach a newly hired workshop manager in his role.

Customer: Global player in the food industry

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 and logistics (warehousing and distribution) systems were examined and various changes resolved. One of the main changes to the logistics system was an optimisation of loading during the night. SCI Verkehr supported the implementation of the changes, also operationally, and held several meetings on location in order to ensure the sustainability of the process changes.

Customer: European rail freight company

A leading European rail freight company has to reorganize itself completely in terms of profitability, efficiency and reliability. SCI Verkehr was commissioned to support the restructuring process actively and to bring in expertise in railway operation, processes and strategy. Focus is also put on close involvement in terms of co-determination .