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: 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: European rail freight company
On behalf of a leading European rail freight company, SCI Verkehr supports the development and implementation of a new company strategy. Different projects are part of the task, especially the new organisation of the production department as well as new cooperations and pricing measures. SCI Verkehr prepares market analyses and benchmarks on rail freight transport. It also supports the negotiations between the company and unions.
Customer: European railway company
On behalf of a railway transport company, SCI Verkehr prepares a growth strategy for the European market. In this context, specific potentials for the company in terms of PSO contracts as well as in open access are assessed with regards to feasibility and economic efficiency. All parts of value creation through transport services are considered. As a result, SCI Verkehr outlined different scenarios of market entry.
Customer: Eastern European manufacturing and maintenance company for freight wagons
SCI Verkehr helps an Eastern European manufacturing and maintenance company for freight wagons to identify important customers. The aim of the company is the sustainable extension of its maintenance business. For this purpose, SCI Verkehr analyses business structures, contacts and maintenance conditions of leading European freight transport operators.
Customer: Supplier
For a supplier in the rolling stock segment, SCI Verkehr annually provides data on market shares and market volumes for its strategic planning. The figures are both differentiated by vehicle segments and regional aspects.
Customer: Interior components supplier
SCI Verkehr supports business planning of an interior supplier with detailed facts and figures on the worldwide demand for vehicles. In the process, current and future procurement projects are analysed.
Customer: Investor
On behalf of an investor, SCI Verkehr prepared an asset valuation of new and used mineral oil tank and container wagons. SCI Verkehr valued the wagons using the income-based DCF and cost-based DRC methodology.
Customer: Rolling stock manufacturer
Due to the various vehicle concepts and licenses, there are different opportunities for reuse for commuter rail vehicles. For the asset financing, SCI Verkehr analysed several vehicles with regard to their value stability. We analysed both single-deck and double-deck vehicles against the background of the expected tenders in the years 2022-2026 (once the first franchises expire). In addition to an asset value analysis, we also used a cash flow analysis for leasing the vehicles.
Customer: European leasing company
SCI Verkehr evaluates new mainline diesel locomotives and used electric locomotives for operation in North and Central Europe. SCI Verkehr carried out an income-based evaluation by means of a DCF analysis and considered the current levels of supply and demand of the assets in the respective markets.
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 urban transport vehicles. To this end, SCI Verkehr evaluated the tender documents and carried out a price benchmark to determine market prices for metro vehicles and e-buses.
Customer: Ministry for economic affairs, energy, construction, housing and transport of North Rhine-Westphalia
Together with CP Compartner, SCI Verkehr is looking after Initiative Bahn NRW. This cluster initiative is responsible for supporting the diverse railway and transport sector in North Rhine-Westphalia. SCI Verkehr's activities in this respect focus on contextual support for the initiative and dealing with central specialist issues.
Customer: Transport company regional rail transport
In the context of an industrial campaign for regional rail transport, SCI Verkehr compiled interesting figures, data and facts on regional rail transport in a particular federal state in Germany. For this purpose, key figures of locally active companies, operation and infrastructure were prepared. Moreover, SCI Verkehr analysed effects of regional rail transport on economy and employment in that federal state.
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The German subsidiary of a global beverage company wanted to reorganise its structures in the fields of administration, sales, logistics and vending. SCI Verkehr was commissioned to examine and further develop the documents and scenarios that had been prepared. In addition, SCI Verkehr accompanied negotiations with the employee representatives, and prepared content for the negotiations.
Customer: Globally active chemical company
On behalf of a globally active chemical company, SCI Verkehr analysed the market potential for painting raw materials. The in-depth analysis evaluated the market potential for these materials and provided a basis for further strategic planning.
Customer: Freight wagon manufacturer
SCI Verkehr advises a manufacturer of innovative freight wagons on the acquisition of financing models with the analysis of potential market value trends.
Customer: Industrial company
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 agreement to terms in line with the market. SCI Verkehr advised the siding operator on all technical and strategic issues, independently conducted the dialogue with DB Netz AG, reviewed all essential documents and took part in the official negotiations for the contract.
Customer: International maintenance provider for rolling stock
SCI Verkehr supported an international maintenance provider for rolling stock and components with regards to bid management for services in the external market. This included conceptual, economic and editorial assistance in the context of tender preparation as well as operational and organisational support in the bid process.