In 2012, Schneider Electric acquired SolveIT Software, an Australian company founded upon the leading research of several wor ... ld–renowned computer scientists and research organisations, to deliver enterprise solutions for advanced planning & scheduling (APS), supply chain network optimisation (SCNO), demand planning & forecasting, predictive modelling and simulation. With a broad, blue-chip customer base, a highly scalable business model, and sophisticated core technologies Schneider Electric's SolveIT applications provide supply & demand integrated planning, simulation, optimisation and predictive modelling for complex and dynamic value chain businesses. As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations make the most of their energy. (www.schneider-electric.com) read more