National and international activities

The focus of our procurement activities continues to be in Europe. For competitive reasons and to ensure security of supply, we also work with suppliers outside the EU. The focus here is on Asia.

Since it opened, our International Procurement Office Asia in China has identified about 900 suppliers and supported their development and participation in contract tenders in accordance with the applicable processes. In addition, the International Procurement Office identifies innovations for DB Group in the Asian market, for example in the areas of sustainability and renewable energies.

In 2024, we significantly expanded our focus and took our first steps in the ASEAN countries and India to find and develop additional suppliers to secure the ramp-up in demand, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and maintenance. DB employees continuously monitor production on-site.

The reliable supply of products for the operation of our fleet by our international suppliers was ensured in 2024 despite the difficult geopolitical conditions.