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Schneider Electric is a €27bn global company headquartered in Paris, France with operations in 100+ countries with 135000+ employees worldwide. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We make process and energy safe and reliable, efficient and sustainable, open and connected. Our technologies ensure that Life is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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Q&A with Sri Gopinath, Director of Global Procurement Strategy at Schneider Electric

MEDIA 7 | July 1, 2020

Sri Gopinath, Director of Global Procurement Strategy at Schneider Electric is a senior procurement leader with in-depth knowledge of global strategic sourcing and comprehensive experience in business strategy, transformation and change management. Sri leads the Procurement Strategy function for Schneider Electric globally with responsibilities for Supply Base Management, Relationship Programs, Category Strategy and Business Transformation initiatives. He previously managed an internal business transformation team within Nissan and led a special assignment for the President of Nissan Brazil to enable business expansion in that market. MEDIA 7: What do you look forward to most when you get up in the morning? SRI GOPINATH: I look forward to making a difference – I have been very fortunate to be able to have gained professional experiences internationally, in many diverse industries and create value for my employers and customers. As part of the procurement and supply chain community, our business and macroeconomic environment is always changing. It greatly motivates me to think about how strategies can be translated into meaningful actions to create value for our customers and stakeholders. No two days are the same, and this makes me excited to contemplate new possibilities each day. Further, I enjoy interacting with talented people in procurement and supply chain and contributing to their career aspirations and development.  I never run out of opportunities! M7: Could you tell me a little about yourself and what led you to your position as Procurement Strategy Director at Schneider Electric? SG: It would be helpful if I connected my career evolution to how I came to Schneider Electric. I came here 5 years ago after gaining valuable experience in leading companies like Nissan Motor Company, Motorola and in management consulting. B

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Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it has been named to the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2016. Gartner's rankings, published May 19, 2016, identify supply chain leaders and highlight their best practices for heads of supply chain and strategy organizations.[1] Schneider Electric moved from #34 in last year's global rankings to #18 this year to join the top 25 for the first time in the company's history....

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Schneider Electric | May 20, 2020

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Gartner, Inc. has released the results from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. "In our 16th edition of the Supply Chain Top 25 we have an impressive group of leaders with new lessons to share, including a diverse set of six new entrants," said Mike Griswold, vice president analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice. "With substantial amounts of the economy closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, lead...

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Schneider Electric | June 15, 2020

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Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced it has been ranked 4th in The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2020. Schneider Electric supply chain went from the eleventh position in 2019 to fourth in 2020. This Gartner recognition scores demonstrate that Schneider-Electric continue to deliver digital transformation and the speed to reach its strategic priorities and its ability to set and execute its strategy. <...

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HELPS MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DRIVE ENERGY SAVINGS

prnewswire | June 01, 2016

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Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it's working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to cut utility bills and carbon emissions tied to public transportation in the greater Boston area. Together, the organizations will develop a comprehensive energy management plan and implement technology to help the MBTA reach its goal of reducing energy costs 12 percent next year....

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC NAMED TO GARTNER'S SUPPLY CHAIN TOP 25 RANKING FOR FIRST TIME

| May 26, 2016

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it has been named to the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2016. Gartner's rankings, published May 19, 2016, identify supply chain leaders and highlight their best practices for heads of supply chain and strategy organizations.[1] Schneider Electric moved from #34 in last year's global rankings to #18 this year to join the top 25 for the first time in the company's history....

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GARTNER ANNOUNCES RANKINGS OF THE 2020 SUPPLY CHAIN TOP 25

Schneider Electric | May 20, 2020

Gartner, Inc. has released the results from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. "In our 16th edition of the Supply Chain Top 25 we have an impressive group of leaders with new lessons to share, including a diverse set of six new entrants," said Mike Griswold, vice president analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice. "With substantial amounts of the economy closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, lead...

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC RANKED 4TH IN THE GARTNER SUPPLY CHAIN TOP 25 FOR 2020

Schneider Electric | June 15, 2020

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced it has been ranked 4th in The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2020. Schneider Electric supply chain went from the eleventh position in 2019 to fourth in 2020. This Gartner recognition scores demonstrate that Schneider-Electric continue to deliver digital transformation and the speed to reach its strategic priorities and its ability to set and execute its strategy. <...

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HELPS MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DRIVE ENERGY SAVINGS

prnewswire | June 01, 2016

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it's working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to cut utility bills and carbon emissions tied to public transportation in the greater Boston area. Together, the organizations will develop a comprehensive energy management plan and implement technology to help the MBTA reach its goal of reducing energy costs 12 percent next year....

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Q&A with Sri Gopinath, Director of Global Procurement Strategy at Schneider Electric

MEDIA 7 | July 1, 2020

Sri Gopinath, Director of Global Procurement Strategy at Schneider Electric is a senior procurement leader with in-depth knowledge of global strategic sourcing and comprehensive experience in business strategy, transformation and change management. Sri leads the Procurement Strategy function for Schneider Electric globally with responsibilities for Supply Base Management, Relationship Programs, Category Strategy and Business Transformation initiatives. He previously managed an internal business transformation team within Nissan and led a special assignment for the President of Nissan Brazil to enable business expansion in that market. MEDIA 7: What do you look forward to most when you get up in the morning? SRI GOPINATH: I look forward to making a difference – I have been very fortunate to be able to have gained professional experiences internationally, in many diverse industries and create value for my employers and customers. As part of the procurement and supply chain community, our business and macroeconomic environment is always changing. It greatly motivates me to think about how strategies can be translated into meaningful actions to create value for our customers and stakeholders. No two days are the same, and this makes me excited to contemplate new possibilities each day. Further, I enjoy interacting with talented people in procurement and supply chain and contributing to their career aspirations and development.  I never run out of opportunities! M7: Could you tell me a little about yourself and what led you to your position as Procurement Strategy Director at Schneider Electric? SG: It would be helpful if I connected my career evolution to how I came to Schneider Electric. I came here 5 years ago after gaining valuable experience in leading companies like Nissan Motor Company, Motorola and in management consulting. B

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