Supply Chain Now12 Maj 2025

Driving Supply Chain Transformation Through Innovation, Sustainability, and Trust

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Agustin Lopez-Diaz, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain for North America at Schneider Electric, to explore how the company is leading a transformative shift in supply chain operations. Agustin shares how Schneider Electric is driving efficiency, sustainability, and trust across its operations, focusing on automation, energy management, and manufacturing agility.

Agustin talks about Schneider Electric’s key supply chain strategies, including how they use cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, advanced analytics, and sustainability consulting to optimize their operations. The conversation also highlights Schneider Electric’s approach to empowering employees and collaborators through skill-building programs and innovation, ensuring that people are at the heart of their supply chain transformation.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Agustin’s career and leadership at Schneider Electric

(07:30) Core pillars of Schneider Electric’s supply chain transformation

(12:00) How automation and IoT enhance manufacturing efficiency

(15:30) Sustainability’s role in supply chain strategy

(18:00) Empowering employees through innovation and skills

(22:00) Trust in building supply chain partnerships

(25:00) Leveraging data and analytics for decision-making

(28:00) Regionalization’s impact on North American operations

(32:00) Driving sustainability with Schneider Electric’s initiatives

(35:00) Schneider Electric’s role in smarter energy management

(38:00) Lessons from Schneider Electric’s global supply chain

(42:00) Agustin’s thoughts on the future of supply chain transformation

Additional Links & Resources:

Connect with Agustin Lopez-Diaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agustin-lopez-diaz-833b585/
Learn more about Schneider Electric: https://www.se.com
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