� INTERVIEW � operation helps our customers drive sustainability and efficiency through digitization .
By combining consultancy , technology , and digital transformation , Schneider Electric create customized roadmaps for industries like steel , mining , and cement , helping them achieve their sustainability targets . Photo : Getty Images
are necessary . By combining consultancy , technology , and digital transformation , we create customized roadmaps for industries like steel , mining , and cement , helping them achieve their sustainability targets .
GSW : Could you explain Schneider Electric ' s EcoStruxure platform and how it connects digitization with sustainability ?
AR : EcoStruxure is our open , interoperable architecture designed to bridge operational technology ( OT ) and IT systems . It starts with connected products that gather data from various assets in a facility , moving up to edge control systems like energy management and automation . The highest layer is the cloudbased software that processes this data to optimize operations . EcoStruxure helps customers gather and use data efficiently across the value chain , from industrial sites to cloud-based software , driving sustainability and efficiency . We have also invested in Aveva , which manages everything from 3D digital twin models in the design phase to asset management in the operational phase , ensuring seamless integration throughout the product lifecycle .
GSW : How does Aveva enhance the EcoStruxure platform ?
AR : Aveva supports the industrial metaverse of software , offering solutions from the design of plants using digital twins and P & ID models to executing and running operations . This means Aveva allows companies to compare real-time plant operations with their design expectations , helping them optimize performance . It covers areas like advanced process control , asset performance management , and operator training . This integration from design to
GSW : Schneider Electric serves a variety of industries . What makes your approach unique across different sectors ?
AR : Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of each industry , whether it is mining , metals , data centers , or food and beverage . Each sector comes with its own unique challenges , and we bring specialized expertise to help them meet their goals . For example , in the mining and metals industry , there is growing pressure to decarbonize , and we are seeing more companies move from discussing sustainability strategies to actually implementing them . We focus on optimizing projects for these industries by helping them access cleaner energy , improve operational efficiency , and ultimately enhance ROI ( return on investment ). Our solutions are holistic , meaning we look at the entire operation to find new ways to enhance efficiency and sustainability .
GSW : Partnerships seem to play a key role in driving innovation . How does Schneider Electric approach partnerships , especially in the steel industry ?
AR : Steel is crucial to infrastructure — everything from
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