Schneider Electric Pakistan has digitally transformed its supply chain processes to reduce costs , lead times and , ultimately , better serve its customers
Schneider Electric is a company that prides itself as being the global supply chain specialist in energy management and automation . The company develops connected technologies and solutions to manage energy processes in a safe , reliable , efficient and sustainable way . But to be a global specialist , serving customers in different regions worldwide , the company needs to have an efficient and lean supply chain .
That ’ s definitely the case for the Pakistan arm of the company , as the company has recently undergone a major transformation project that looked to streamline its entire supply chain , realising cost benefits and providing an overall greater experience for its customers . The major benefits that the project has brought upon Schneider include lesser lead times , a more efficient production process and overall cost reduction throughout the entire supply chain .
Before any transformation could happen , Owais Ahmed , Executive Officer Supply Chain at Schneider Electric , had to evaluate key operational units working under the umbrella of supply chain in Pakistan . Carrying expertise in Logistics division of supply chain , Owais broke down costs associated with the importing of products from overseas as well as analysing where the lead time between the product sitting in the factory and being in the hands of the customer could also be reduced .
“ Once the product is imported to Pakistan , the landing cost of the product and the charges , including customs and transportation , all needed to be streamlined ,” says Ahmed .
It was through this desire
96 June 2017