In the UK Schneider Electric operates from a number of sites including 4 regional sales offices, manufacturing plants in Leeds and Scarborough as well as our Global Competence Centre for Transparent Building technology (web-based building management systems) at Telford. The Telford site is also the UK centre for finance and Logistics, delivering the highest possible standards of service and best value to its customers.
Our ability to innovate and our commitment to quality
At Schneider Electric, innovation is the key to success. Each year we invest 5% of sales to innovation, in order to develop new, high-quality technologies and products. Schneider Electric customers always benefit from the best of new technology expertly applied to meet their needs for performance, convenience, reliability and value.
How can a company be global yet stay close to customers in more than 130 different countries?
By recruiting and training people around the world who really understand their business partners' expectations because they share the same cultural background.
People drive the company
We're committed to empowering our people, promoting job mobility and providing the necessary training. We strive to create ideal conditions so that people find fulfillment in their jobs in an environment that fosters initiative, sharing, cooperation and relationships of trust.
Cultural diversity is an important strength
Our cultural diversity is a valuable asset because we conduct business in a global market. That's why we promote the creation of multi-cultural teams that bring together people with a wide variety of skills. These teams are reservoirs of creativity that generate a dynamic that benefits everyone.
Business success requires consistent management
We assess our managers using the same leadership standards all over the world. Our aim is to develop specific qualities in our managers so they can set goals for their teams, achieve their objectives, take initiative, work with others and develop people as well as business.
Schneider Electric employs 90,000 people in 130 countries. All of them believe in what they do and share the common goal of constantly enhancing customer satisfaction. Our success is built on the success and initiatives of our employees whose attitudes and practices make the difference.
Together we can build a New Electric World.
