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Schneider Electric was an industry pioneer in its twin transition to a digital and sustainable
solution provider. After announcing its EcoStruxure platform in 2012, the transformation got
off to a slow start.
Reference 6818
Published 11 Apr 2023
Length 4 page(s)
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Schneider Electric was an industry pioneer in its twin transition to a digital and sustainable
solution provider. After announcing its EcoStruxure platform in 2012, the transformation got
off to a slow start.
The case describes the journey of a large European energy company as it develops data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. It covers the related organizational changes, technology investments, talent development, and external partnerships. More broadly, it provides an illustration of how AI and technology are impacting the energy sector and enabling the energy transition.
Reference 6708
Published 12 Jan 2022
Length 18 page(s)
Region Europe
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The case describes the journey of a large European energy company as it develops data and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. It covers the related organizational changes, technology investments, talent development, and external partnerships. More broadly, it provides an illustration of how AI and technology are impacting the energy sector and enabling the energy transition.
On 15 May 2001, the first Apple retail store was opened to the public at Tysons Corner, Virginia, and the same day a second store was opened in Glendale, California. With retail branded experiences virtually unknown in the industry at the time, the decision to launch the Apple retail programme was greeted with scepticism.
Reference 6303
Published 31 Aug 2017
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region North America
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
On 15 May 2001, the first Apple retail store was opened to the public at Tysons Corner, Virginia, and the same day a second store was opened in Glendale, California. With retail branded experiences virtually unknown in the industry at the time, the decision to launch the Apple retail programme was greeted with scepticism.
The case describes Simpson International - a global diversified manufacturer of tools, security systems, and cooling and refrigeration equipment - and CEO Irene Lakatos' deliberations about the company's organization design.
Reference 5896
Published 30 Nov 2012
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The case describes Simpson International - a global diversified manufacturer of tools, security systems, and cooling and refrigeration equipment - and CEO Irene Lakatos' deliberations about the company's organization design.
The case describes Simpson International - a global diversified manufacturer of tools, security systems, and cooling and refrigeration equipment - and CEO Irene Lakatos' deliberations about the company's organization design.
Reference 5896
Published 30 Nov 2012
Length 1 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The case describes Simpson International - a global diversified manufacturer of tools, security systems, and cooling and refrigeration equipment - and CEO Irene Lakatos' deliberations about the company's organization design.
Schneider Electric has focused primarily on urban customers in the energy management space. The question is the extent to which it should prioritise rural opportunities for meeting the energy needs of the bottom of the pyramid, and whether these initiatives can be transitioned from subsidised social responsibility projects to self-sustaining businesses.
Reference 5888
Published 29 Oct 2012
Length 17 page(s)
Topic Responsibility
Region Asia
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Schneider Electric has focused primarily on urban customers in the energy management space. The question is the extent to which it should prioritise rural opportunities for meeting the energy needs of the bottom of the pyramid, and whether these initiatives can be transitioned from subsidised social responsibility projects to self-sustaining businesses.
By 2011, Schneider Electric has built a substantial uninterruptible power supply business in India by adapting global products. But another power backup opportunity - the inverter sector - is more India-specific. The question is whether to prioritize this and, if so, whether to build it organically or by acquiring an Indian competitor.
Reference 5882
Published 27 Jul 2012
Length 17 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
By 2011, Schneider Electric has built a substantial uninterruptible power supply business in India by adapting global products. But another power backup opportunity - the inverter sector - is more India-specific. The question is whether to prioritize this and, if so, whether to build it organically or by acquiring an Indian competitor.
Lean manufacturing is a production approach whereby expending resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer is considered wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. The case discusses the deployment of lean principles at FCI, a global manufacturer of electronic connectors, as the principal catalyst in achieving a worldwide turnaround in two short years.
Reference 5864
Published 25 Jun 2012
Length 21 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a production approach whereby expending resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer is considered wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. The case discusses the deployment of lean principles at FCI, a global manufacturer of electronic connectors, as the principal catalyst in achieving a worldwide turnaround in two short years.
Lean manufacturing is a production approach whereby expending resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer is considered wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. The case discusses the deployment of lean principles at FCI, a global manufacturer of electronic connectors, as the principal catalyst in achieving a worldwide turnaround in two short years.
Reference 5864
Published 25 Jun 2012
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a production approach whereby expending resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer is considered wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. The case discusses the deployment of lean principles at FCI, a global manufacturer of electronic connectors, as the principal catalyst in achieving a worldwide turnaround in two short years.
This case introduces the application of blue ocean strategy in the context of managing a business portfolio at the corporate level. Apple created future profits and growth not by exploiting existing demand, but by reconstructing industry boundaries to create new market space and unlock latent demand.
Reference 5860
Published 31 Jul 2012
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Consumer Services, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Online Media
This case introduces the application of blue ocean strategy in the context of managing a business portfolio at the corporate level. Apple created future profits and growth not by exploiting existing demand, but by reconstructing industry boundaries to create new market space and unlock latent demand.
This case investigates how Philips became a globally integrated enterprise - how it “de-risked” its business and internationalized its supply chain (moving most production from Europe to Asia). The objective is to highlight the factors and analysis involved in “location cost economics.” (The case is developed around the leadership of INSEAD alumna and board member Barbara Kux.)
Reference 5859
Published 27 Feb 2012
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Medical Devices
This case investigates how Philips became a globally integrated enterprise - how it “de-risked” its business and internationalized its supply chain (moving most production from Europe to Asia). The objective is to highlight the factors and analysis involved in “location cost economics.” (The case is developed around the leadership of INSEAD alumna and board member Barbara Kux.)
This case documents the conception, development and launch of an interactive enterprise video platform, AUtube, to support continuous learning and knowledge transfer within Alstom. This innovative journey is placed in the context of the collaboration opportunities, barriers and levers already present in the culture of this global industrial company.
Reference 5800
Published 28 Jun 2011
Length 24 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Global
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Information Technology and Services, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
This case documents the conception, development and launch of an interactive enterprise video platform, AUtube, to support continuous learning and knowledge transfer within Alstom. This innovative journey is placed in the context of the collaboration opportunities, barriers and levers already present in the culture of this global industrial company.
