Logistics

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DB Engineering & Consulting Railways for the world of tomorrow.

Logistics solutions ‒ multimodal and innovative

A growing population and increasing trade flows pose

particular challenges to today's logistics.

Megatrends, globalization and urbanization are continuing

The transport sector is one of the primary drivers of CO2 emissions

Population growth is driving flows of goods

Objective: Develop profitable, environmentally sustainable and innovative

logistics solutions

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Jointly developing and implementing an efficient

and sustainable solution with the customer

We strive to exceed the requirements of our

customers.

Increasing transport volumes

Cutting costs and improving delivery quality

Integrated warehouse and logistics solutions

Our interdisciplinary experts

have a 360° view.

Local conditions and global trends

Holistic view:

demand ‒ concept ‒ profitability

Economically successful and technical alternatives

Components

Logistics strategy (feasibility studies, demand, profitability)

Transportation logistics (intermodality, terminals, logistics centers,

supply chain management)

Intra-plant logistics (material flow, warehouse technology,

supply chain management)

Efficient process solutions and determining the right size of infrastructure

Logistics processes Transport and logistics chains

Warehouse logistics

Operations and process simulation

Tender management

Information systems

Construction site logistics

Port of Santos, Brazil

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Logistics infrastructure Rail freight transport facility

Industrial railway, private siding

CT terminal and Railport

Logistics center

Warehouse and distribution center

Seaport and hinterland port

DB Engineering &

Consulting can provide

all services in all

disciplines using its

own specialists as well

as experts from the

DB Group.

DB Engineering &

Consulting

processes individual

elements and

complex systems of

every size.

DB Engineering &

Consulting analyzes

and develops

solutions based on

needs.

Broad range of services:

from the idea to implementation, all from a single source

CT terminal at the Port of Magdeburg, Germany

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Broad range of services: strategy

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Technical and financial feasibility studies

Market, transport and demand analyses

(analyzing and forecasting transport flows, developments

in the national economy and transport economy)

Economic efficiency analyses

- Optimizing profits

- Cost-benefit analysis

- Financing and operator model

Risk analyses for technical and business issues

Support for applying for funding

Project management and project control

Broad range of services: process design and implementation

Analyzing logistics processes (supply and disposal logistics, inter-plant

transport and area concept), staff assignments and use of technology

Simulating and visualizing processes

Using the results of analyses to optimize processes

Illustrating process cycles and cost situation

5S, Six Sigma and continuous improvement process

Implementing processes in the context of project management and change

management

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for Hartmann Spedition & Logistik AG

Broad range of services: logistics infrastructure

Evaluating, comparing and selecting the

right technologies

Construction logistics: developing supply

and disposal concepts

Drafting product briefs, specifications

and tender documents

Engineering design, project and implementation

management

Environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering and

geodesy

Prilesie Logistic Center, Minsk, Belarus

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Evaluating and comparing sites

(e.g. utility analyses)

Designing facilities

- Engineering, logistics and

transport infrastructure

- Determining the scope of areas and facilities

Layout and usage concepts

- Expansion based on needs

- Determining functionality, capacity,

workflow and staff

Broad range of services: operations

Hamburg Waltershof classification yard, Germany

© Christoph Müller

Analyzing and calculating capacities in freight transport and logistics

Scheduling turnaround cycles in rail freight transport

Outsourcing and insourcing strategies

Simulating operations and processes

Tracking vehicles

Identifying weaknesses and developing solution approaches

Drafting tender documents

Providing advice on the procurement of

operational IT systems

Broad range of services: maintenance

Designing and determining the scope

of logistics and maintenance depot

equipment

Evaluating and optimizing the

effectiveness of logistics processes

and material flows for depots and

mobile maintenance

Providing advice for issues

related to purchasing and procurement

Developing and evaluating outsourcing

and insourcing strategies

Drafting functional and technical

specifications

and tender documents

DB Kassel Depot

© Annette Koch

Broad range of services: logistics facilities and vehicles

Designing and determining the scope of equipment for logistics facilities

(technical concepts) and vehicles

Comparing and selecting the right warehouse, data processing and handling

technology

Developing and evaluating outsourcing and insourcing opportunities

Providing advice and details regarding the purchase of facilities and vehicles

Drafting product briefs, specifications and tender documents

Starting service, maintenance and LCC support

Warehouse at the Salzburg hub, Austria

© Michael Neuhaus

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Broad range of services: specialist vocational and other training

Assessing requirements for

intraplant logistics and transport logistics

Designing, carrying out and monitoring vocational

and other training events

Teaching best practices and transferring know-how

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Broad range of services: sustainability and innovation

Green logistics: providing support for certification of

sustainable operations in

the rail and logistics market

Mobility and logistics in megacities

- Developing holistic solution approaches

- Smart connections between carriers

Innovations in rail freight and logistics

- Testing and evaluating alternative

traction systems in rail applications

- Minimizing energy demand

of heating, cooling and air-conditioning

systems in rail vehicles