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: Transport authority local rail transport
A transport authority required a risk analysis concerning various tender models in local rail transport for its partners. SCI Verkehr compared various possibilities regarding their implementation probability and possibilities to reduce the risk for the transport authority.
Customer: German brewery group
A leading company in the beverage industry planned to shut down a filling plant in Germany. SCI Verkehr analysed the effects on the group’s logistics structure and accompanied negotiations regarding reconciliation of interests with the local works council.
Customer: Rail engineering company
Market analysis, market entry obstacles, technical and economic prerequisites, profitability analysis and implementation concepts for different business areas within the company.
Customer: Private Equity Investor
SCI Verkehr supported a leading infrastructure investor in a commercial due diligence process in the area of freight wagon and container leasing. In addition, a complete valuation of the fleet was carried out according to cost and income-based valuation methods.
Customer: European freight wagon manufacturer and maintenance provider
SCI Verkehr supplied data on the freight wagon market in Europe to a European maintenance provider and freight wagon manufacturer. In addition to information on the fleet composition of individual fleet managers, data on the purchase price development for new freight wagons in Continental Europe was delivered.
Customer: International consulting company
On behalf of an international strategy consulting company, SCI Verkehr analysed the price development of rail vehicles in Europe and North America. The analysis concentrated on the most important product families in various vehicle segments such as locomotives, multiple units, high-speed trains, passenger coaches and metro/LRV. In addition, SCI Verkehr analysed the future demand for new vehicles in Europe and North America on the basis of current and future procurement projects.
Customer: International banking house
On behalf of an international banking house, SCI Verkehr rendered an expert opinion for electric freight transport locomotives intended for operation in Germany and France and compiled a current value appraisal. In addition to a technical appraisal of the vehicles, SCI Verkehr analysed the maintenance concept and the definition of key figures to determine penalties in the event of excessive wear on the vehicles.
Customer: Leasing company
For the refinancing of heavy diesel locomotives, SCI Verkehr developed a discounted future earnings valuation. The current replacement value of the locomotives which are in operation in central Europe was determined by a DCF calculation with special attention to the demand and supply situation.
Customer: Rolling stock manufacturer
On behalf of an international rolling stock manufacturer, SCI Verkehr analysed the asset value development of modern multisystem railcars. The report compiled served as the basis for vehicle financing and included key statements concerning technical characteristics, service and maintenance and about the possible reuse of the EMUs.
Customer: Hamburgische Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung mbH (Hamburg Company for Economic Development)
With the intention of implementation, at the beginning of 2006 joint cluster management for innovation transfer, location marketing and an economic, scientific and research network is to be established with partners from the general economy. The following primary aims were pursued within the framework of this logistics initiative: a. assurance and creation of jobs in the logistics sector and logistics-related sectors, and an increase in competitiveness (14,000 by 2015; EUR 6 billion added value) ¬ creation of competitive advantages for existing companies, ¬ relocation of companies in logistics-related fields b. creation and expansion of existing logistics competence in the region through networking the market players as a location factor in the region c. utilisation of synergy effects with the competence clusters ?multimedia, IT and telecommunications? and ?aviation?
Customer: Foundation
The German railway network can be used by all certified railway companies. Many companies within and outside of Germany frequently take advantage of this right. Railway safety may not represent the same level of priority for every user. The study investigates whether or not current guidelines are sufficient. More specifically, it looks at the degree to which set rules can ensure a high safety standard in light of the conditions in a liberalized market. The study should show that a high safety and quality standard can help prevent competitive disadvantages for EVU, thus helping preserve and sustain the system railway?s position in the transport market.
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.
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SCI Verkehr supported a newly-founded leasing company by preparing a market study and analysing standard market input parameters for a business plan.
Customer: Rail infrastructure manager
A public rail infrastructure manager (terminal and tracks) envisages further business development and better financial positioning. SCI Verkehr was commissioned to submit an application on increasing track fees - based on an in depth status analysis - to the federal railway authority on behalf of the company.
Customer: Global player in the food industry
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 logistical processes with external support. By conducting talks with both sides, SCI Verkehr prepared the dialogue, hosted the meetings of a joint working group and provided specialist input with the aim of developing a common perception of the logistical future of the company.
Customer: Transport company
SCI is accompanying the drafting of an offer in the context of an SPNV-route tender for an expanding transport company. Consultation on project coordination and support for the development of a general organizational, structural and operational model for future tenders are a part of the project. In addition, SCI Verkehr has elaborated the marketing and personnel structures as well as elements of the business concept.
Customer: Global player in the beverage industry
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 Verkehr was commissioned to re-work storage processes and logistics interfaces with other divisions such as production, distribution and sales in a collaboration with the management, works committee and employees, and to document the results afterwards.