DB supplier management is repositioning itself - implementation of the new ‘DB-SPIN’ target vision

We are delighted to have adopted a new supplier management vision for Deutsche Bahn at the beginning of this year (January 2024). The target vision is symbolised by the DB-SPIN (DB Supplier & Procurement INteraction), which identifies all relevant fields of action and future areas of DB supplier management.

The target image was developed over the course of the past year together with DB Procurement employees and selected suppliers. The graphic below shows the key elements of the DB-SPIN with explanations of the individual fields of action and future areas.

DB-SPIN serves as a target image for all future activities, methods and IT systems in supplier management. The target vision will be implemented together with DB employees and our suppliers, as we are convinced that only together we will be able to put the target vision into practice. The joint alignment with this target vision is crucial to our success and will help us to remain a strong and attractive business partner for our suppliers in the future.

Always getting better together - your DB Supplier Management Team