Schneider opens first state-of-the-art distribution centre in Saudi Arabia

Schneider opens first state-of-the-art distribution centre in Saudi Arabia

Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has opened its first state-of-the-art distribution centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated by the company’s Global Chairman, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, and Hazza Aldajani, Head of Energy Sector at the Saudi Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. The flagship 7,000 sq m distribution centre is equipped with smart technologies and software that will enable faster, smoother, and more efficient transfer of goods across Schneider Electric’s distribution network in Saudi Arabia. Error-proof delivery Machine learning solutions such as automatic weight control and image processing will ensure error-proof delivery while a digital control tower connected to Schneider Electric’s global hubs will provide real-time logistics insight. A virtual reality-enabled training hub will improve workplace health and safety and boost productivity. Committed to adopting sustainable practices, the smart distribution centre has a zero-tolerance policy toward single-use plastics, recycles used carton boxes, has battery-powered material handling equipment and energy-efficient LED lighting. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure software will be used to manage the facility’s energy consumption and environmental footprint, providing real-time, and actionable data. Expanding presence “Schneider Electric’s state-of-the-art distribution centre in Riyadh extends our commitment to support Saudi Arabia’s remarkable industrial development