• The group rank No.7 this year, and is among the top 10 supply chain leaders for Europe for the third year in a row • European companies scored above average in corporate social responsibility and opinion score performance, according to Gartner announcement* • Earlier this May, Schneider was ranked 17th in Gartner's worldwide Top 25 Supply Chain rankings**

Rueil-Malmaison (France), September 22, 2017 - Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it has been ranked No.7 in Gartner's 2017 Supply Chain Top15 for Europe. This is the third year in a row that Schneider Electric has been among the top 10 in the Europe rankings.

'We feel it is an honour for Schneider Electric to be among the top 10 in Europe again. We believe this ranking recognizes the relentless efforts of our employees, and their individual contribution to our strong focus on customer-centricity and growth, as we continue to move from strength to strength in the digital transformation of our supply chain', said Mourad Tamoud, Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain Operations, Schneider Electric.

'Our Tailored Supply Chain is now becoming even more tailored, sustainable and connected to suppliers and customers, so that we can deliver an advanced and tailored customer experience through the deployment of our very own EcoStruxure™ solutions, and with speed and innovation in this increasingly digitized industrial world. We continue to empower our teams through technology and analytics for real-time insights, to speed up decision-making and ultimately deliver beyond customer expectations. Through digitization, we continue to make strides to optimize our efficiency in our operations to deliver great performance, and to accelerate more game-changing transformation outcomes', he said.

The rankings for Europe were announced by Gartner at its annual Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, UK earlier this week. According to Gartner, 'in line with the Global Supply Chain Top 25, the top trends that emerged across leading European supply chains were digital experimentation, speed to adaptability and a focus on sustainability.'

Common foundational themes among the top Europe-based companies highlighted by Gartner included Global scale/local responsiveness, Multiple segmented operating models for cost efficiency and customer service leadership, Collaborative way of working, Focus on People & Technology, and a continuing focus on creating an ongoing Culture of Excellence and Change in their organizations.

  Schneider also ranked No. 17 in Gartner's worldwide rankings

Earlier this May, Schneider was ranked No.17 on Gartner's Supply Chain Top 25 for 2017** in its worldwide list of top supply chain performers announced at its US conference. Gartner's annual rankings identify supply chain leaders and highlight their best practices.

Throughout 2016, Schneider's EUR 11 billion Global Supply Chain Operations comprising some 200 manufacturing plants in over 40 countries and 100 distribution centres, saw its 85,000-strong workforce manage over 350,000 references and process over 130,000 order lines daily.

*Gartner Press Release, Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2017 Supply Chain Top 15 for Europe, September 21, 2017 **Gartner Press Release, Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2017 Supply Chain Top 25, May 25, 2017

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