(投资中国)全球工业巨头为何为服务业务设“中国中心”？

Core Insights - Schneider Electric is upgrading its service business in China, establishing a "China Center" for services, which was initially set up a year ago at the China International Fair for Trade in Services [1] - The integration of service and manufacturing sectors is increasingly recognized as a key driver for technological advancement and manufacturing transformation in China [1][2] - The service sector's contribution to China's GDP has reached 59.1% in the first half of the year, with a contribution rate to GDP growth exceeding 60% [2] Group 1 - Schneider Electric's Senior Vice President highlighted the significant demand for consulting and operational services in the Chinese market, driven by issues such as equipment aging and the need for intelligent upgrades [3] - The company has established various innovation centers in China, including the EcoFit Industrial Automation Retrofit Center and the EcoFit Low Voltage Distribution Innovation Center, focusing on service-driven business innovation [2][3] - Schneider Electric's smart carbon reduction solutions have improved operational efficiency by 60% for a factory in Tianjin, achieving a carbon reduction rate of 35.1% per 100 million RMB in sales [3] Group 2 - The ongoing transformation of traditional industries and the rapid development of emerging industries in China are creating substantial opportunities for service business expansion [2] - Schneider Electric's new service system upgrades include a predictive maintenance platform for drive systems, utilizing AI algorithms to forecast potential failures without additional hardware or software [2] - The company aims to deeply integrate services with various business units and supply chain factories to expand its business boundaries [3]