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The future evolves by overcoming boundaries - in space, time and understanding. The global networking of computers and international communication systems eases this understanding, and it is constantly developing into an extremely complicated infrastructure.

The optimization of all processes is an important element of the services provided by DB Schenker. Such technology permits our staff and our customers throughout the world to communicate at all times - and to make quick decisions.
SWORD (Schenker Worldwide Online Realtime Data Network)

Integrated Global Data Exchange The range of information technology at DB Schenker encompasses a whole spectrum of specific applications for completely different types of freight and logistics projects, which is integrated into the worldwide data network SWORD (Schenker's Worldwide Online Realtime Data Network). This system is the basis for cross-border communication from computer to computer.

State-of-the-Art - Freight Data Processing Systems

DB Schenker processes all transactions using the SWORD global data infrastructure. An efficient combination of powerful software packages serves for gathering, processing and passing on all relevant information in accordance with the type of transport order and the service required.

ILS - Complete Project Logistics

The advantages of a reliable, realtime status check go far beyond delivery. The interaction between Tracking and DB Schenker's own ILS "Integrated Logistics System" allows the execution of extremely challenging projects, such as major construction sites.

Pick-ups, quantities and deadlines are constantly correlated with the purchase orders, ensuring that the necessary freight shipments always reach their consignee as desired and on time. Through proper administration of purchase orders, DB Schenker is in contact with vendors and suppliers at a very early stage, ensuring that even tight project schedules are being kept.

With this overall concept, which DB Schenker monitors as part of it's logistics task, production phases are started, just-in-time shipments coordinated and delivered reliably. This service has made DB Schenker the leading transport company in the project business and your reliable partner for all logistics needs.