Schneider Electric Case Studies License to grow business

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License to grow business

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries	Electronics Utilities
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Procurement
Use Cases	Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence Manufacturing System Automation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Data Science Services
Challenge	Kafkas, a Greek retailer and panel builder, was looking to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment. The company was in search of a reliable partner with a product that was well-known in the Greek market and could provide comprehensive support. The company reached out to Schneider Electric and acquired a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. The SM6 switchgear was already known on the local market, which made the choice of the partner easier. Read More
About Customer	Kafkas is a Greek retailer and panel builder that was founded in 1975. It has expanded from one store to 67 currently. In 2006, after an acquisition, Kafkas established a low voltage panel building operation. A few years later, in 2014, the company was ready to expand into medium voltage panels and was looking for reliable partners to succeed. The company manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year, gaining a foothold in the sector and growing its business with new, critical projects. The company has recently opened its first retail store outside of Greece (in Cyprus) and is starting to take on large industrial projects such as for the marine industry or electric utilities. Read More
Solution	Schneider Electric provided Kafkas with a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. As a licensed Schneider Electric panel builder, Kafkas has access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications. It can also take advantage of platforms that can help the company grow. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, an open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform, was also deployed. EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for customers. It leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity to deliver Innovation at Every Level including Connected Products, Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics & Services. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Industries

Electronics

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Procurement

Use Cases

Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Data Science Services

Challenge

Kafkas, a Greek retailer and panel builder, was looking to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment. The company was in search of a reliable partner with a product that was well-known in the Greek market and could provide comprehensive support. The company reached out to Schneider Electric and acquired a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. The SM6 switchgear was already known on the local market, which made the choice of the partner easier.

About Customer

Kafkas is a Greek retailer and panel builder that was founded in 1975. It has expanded from one store to 67 currently. In 2006, after an acquisition, Kafkas established a low voltage panel building operation. A few years later, in 2014, the company was ready to expand into medium voltage panels and was looking for reliable partners to succeed. The company manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year, gaining a foothold in the sector and growing its business with new, critical projects. The company has recently opened its first retail store outside of Greece (in Cyprus) and is starting to take on large industrial projects such as for the marine industry or electric utilities.

Solution

Schneider Electric provided Kafkas with a license to manufacture the SM6 range of MV switchboards. As a licensed Schneider Electric panel builder, Kafkas has access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications. It can also take advantage of platforms that can help the company grow. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, an open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform, was also deployed. EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for customers. It leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity to deliver Innovation at Every Level including Connected Products, Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics & Services.

Impact #1	Kafkas was able to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment.
Impact #2	The company gained access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications.
Impact #3	Kafkas was able to leverage Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity.

Impact #1

Kafkas was able to expand its operations into the medium voltage segment.

Impact #2

The company gained access to trainings, resources on trends and changes in global standards and specifications.

Impact #3

Kafkas was able to leverage Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity.

Benefit #1	Kafkas manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year.
Benefit #2	The company has expanded from one store to 67 currently.
Benefit #3	EcoStruxure has been deployed in 450,000+ installations, connecting over 1 billion devices.

Benefit #1

Kafkas manufactures some 120 MV switchboards a year.

Benefit #2

The company has expanded from one store to 67 currently.

Benefit #3

EcoStruxure has been deployed in 450,000+ installations, connecting over 1 billion devices.

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