CASE STUDY
An in-depth description of a firm’s approach to an IT management issue (intended for MBA and executive education)
Working Paper: Case Study
Schneider Electric: Connectivity Inspires a Digital Transformation
This story traces Schneider Electric’s journey to becoming a digital company.
Abstract
This story traces Schneider Electric’s journey to becoming a digital company. It highlights the company’s development of an IoT platform to support asset performance management and other information-based services. It also describes the organizational changes accompanying Schneider Electric’s transformation from an electrical products company to a digital company.
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