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Many traditional manufacturers have concentrate on delivering high-value services combined with their products. Manufacturing servitization has become one of the most important means to enhance the competitive advantage of manufacturing. This paper analysis the implementation of the servitization based on UPS in Schneider, especially its implementation condition and the supporting system. Schneider Electric provides innovative products, systems and solutions. As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments. According to the market demand in China, Schneider realizes the transformation from providing products to the combination of products and services.
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Zhao, M., Wang, J., Shi, Y. (2016). Schneider Electric—UPS Design and Operational Management Service. In: Wang, J., Kosaka, M., Xing, K. (eds) Manufacturing Servitization in the Asia-Pacific. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-757-4_9
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