【高端访谈】构建“立足中国、辐射全球”的研发创新网络——访施耐德电气执行副总裁、中国及东亚区总裁尹正

Core Insights - Schneider Electric emphasizes its unique capability in full business line R&D in China, planning to enhance local investments and establish a global innovation network from China [2][4] Group 1: Investment and R&D - Schneider Electric has established five major R&D centers and AI innovation labs in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Xi'an, and Shenzhen, creating a robust R&D network [2] - Since 2019, the company's R&D investment in China has grown at a compound annual growth rate of over 18% [2] - The company is expanding its Beijing Yizhuang Industrial Park and Wuxi New Industrial Park, expected to be completed by the end of this year, with a new industrial park in Xiamen set to become the world's largest medium-voltage production base [2] Group 2: Supply Chain and Sustainability - Schneider Electric has built a strong end-to-end green supply chain system with over 1,600 Chinese suppliers, enhancing the overall green transformation of the industry [2][3] - The company actively provides strategic consulting support to suppliers, resulting in improved production processes and competitiveness [3] Group 3: AI Integration and Efficiency - AI technology is shifting global supply chains towards resilience, efficiency, and sustainability, with Schneider Electric applying AI to enhance production efficiency [4] - The Shanghai Putuo factory has integrated AI, 5G, and AR technologies across the entire production process, achieving an 82% increase in per capita production efficiency [5] - The Wuxi factory has reduced carbon emissions by 90% over two years through AI-driven green design and energy efficiency models [5] Group 4: Talent Development and Collaboration - Schneider Electric is committed to cultivating AI talent, aiming for over 90% of employees to master digital skills by the end of 2025 through various training programs [5] - The company collaborates with over 100 Chinese universities and vocational schools to nurture digital innovation talent [5][6] - Recent partnerships with NVIDIA and Microsoft aim to accelerate the development of AI factories and enhance productivity across industries [6]