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: Rail vehicle manufacturer
On behalf of a rail industry manufacturer's work council, SCI Verkehr evaluated the current situation and future market development. By way of a portfolio analysis, demand and competition structures in the diesel locomotive business were analysed. At the same time, short or medium term demand projects were identified and their probability of implementation and success was evaluated. For this purpose, SCI Verkehr verified its own data base information with additional expert interviews.
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On behalf of a private investor, SCI Verkehr prepared a KPI overview for freight wagon lessors. Furthermore, inputs for a blue-print business plan for freight wagon leasing were provided (Revenue, OPEX, CAPEX).
Customer: Leasing company
On behalf of a leasing company, SCI Verkehr carries out a workshop discussing benefits and disadvantages of different types of drives as well as value and secondary marketing opportunities of shunting locomotives.
Customer: International manufacturer of components and subsystems
On behalf of an international manufacturer of components and subsystems, SCI defined and identified suitable target markets and presented the results in the form of a key-note speech within the scope of a management meeting. The meeting served as a workshop in which ideas and opportunities were discussed, in order to derive and define a sustainable international growth strategy.
Customer: Industrial company
For the purpose of supporting the development of a product in the railway technology industry SCI Verkehr performed an analysis of customer requirements as well as a technology benchmark. We investigated products with similar functions from the leading markets for railway technology such as Europe, Russia, China, India and Japan, and identified innovative solutions from other technological sectors (defence technology, shipbuilding, aerospace, bridge construction, etc.), which could be adapted for railway technology.
Customer: component manufacturer
For a component manufacturer, SCI Verkehr prepared an overview of the requirements in the North American market, in particular the USA. Different segments of urban transport were taken into account, namely city buses, LRVs and metros. For these segments, SCI Verkehr also prepared an overview of the current market volume as well as a forecast of the market development until 2026.
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On behalf of an investor, SCI Verkehr valued a fleet of modern used tank, intermodal and bulk wagons. The valuation of the wagons according to DCF and DRC methodology took into account the wagon-specific supply and demand situation.
Customer: Railway operator
SCI Verkehr calculated the fair value of various types of new electric multiple units (EMUs) for an operator in regional rail transport using the DRC method. The focus of the analysis was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the new vehicle concepts of various manufacturers. In addition, SCI Verkehr analysed market developments in German regional rail transport and long-term deployment perspectives for the fleet.
Customer: National credit institute
On behalf of a regional credit institute, SCI Verkehr assessed the value developments of double-deck EMUs and DMUs for operation in the German local rail transport market. The main focus was on analysing the realistic valuation of the reuse of the rolling stock during and after the concession in Germany and Europe. The value developments were determined with the aid of the SCI Asset Value Tool for rolling stock.
Customer: Allianz pro Schiene
The controlled and efficient application of provided funds is becoming ever more important in short-distance passenger transport. Within the scope of the discussion in transport politics regarding the future further development of short-distance passenger transport, it is of great interest as to what extent the funds available to the states are to be applied ?sensibly? to strengthen short-distance passenger transport. The analysis of the application of funds for short-distance passenger transport in the federal states is of particular importance. As part of the project for Allianz pro Schiene, SCI Verkehr examined the application of funds and evaluated this in a publicly accessible final report.
Customer: LOG-IT Club e.V.
Since the foundation of the LOG-IT Club e.V. in November 2002, SCI Verkehr has conducted the business of the association. This includes the support of the association committees, account management, budgetary control and acceptance of new members.
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: Stadt Hennigsdorf (City of Hennigsdorf)
Analysis of passenger load and potential for a tangential connection Berlin-Spandau-Hennigsdorf
Customer: Financial investor
On behalf of a financial investor, SCI Verkehr conducted a commercial due diligence on a globally active bus manufacturer. Focus was put on the analysis of future development potential of the core markets as well as the future expected competitive situation of the target. Moreover, a business plan entailing the assumptions of the management regarding the target´s development opportunities was examined.
Customer: Global player in the food industry
In the context of restructuring, a global enterprise in the food industry intends to close a logistics site and several production sites in Germany as well as to reorganise further core departments. SCI Verkehr surveys the plans and supports the process of negotiating a reconciliation of interests. Also, alternative scenarios are developed and moderated in this context.
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: 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 .