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  • Eaton GSC COE Strengthens Global Supply Chain with New Facility in Pune

    Eaton GSC COE

    Pune: Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the opening of its new Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence (Eaton GSC COE) and integrated manufacturing facility in Pune.

    The expansion reinforces India’s growing role as a strategic hub for Eaton’s global supply chain and manufacturing operations.

    Spread across 1.5 lakh square feet in Baner, the new Eaton GSC COE facility was inaugurated by Rogerio Branco, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer; Sreekumar Panicker, Vice President and Head of Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence, India; and Pradeep Kumar SK, Country Head and Managing Director, Eaton India, along with senior Eaton leaders.

    The newly launched center will serve as a collaborative hub that fosters innovation, efficiency, and knowledge sharing across global teams.

    With this strategic expansion, Eaton aims to strengthen its technology, engineering, and supply chain capabilities while driving business transformation and global supply chain resilience.

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    Eaton GSC COE to Enhance Collaboration and Operational Efficiency

    Commenting on the new facility, Sreekumar Panicker said, “The inauguration of our new supply chain and integrated manufacturing facility marks another milestone in Eaton’s continued growth in India. This center plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and digital transformation for Eaton’s global supply chain. We continue to bring together world-class talent to build agility, enhance collaboration, and create sustainable value across our global operations.”

    The Eaton GSC COE will support Eaton’s global plants and supply chain teams by driving cost optimization, standardizing sourcing processes, consolidating suppliers, and advancing technology-enabled logistics and material management.

    This approach aims to deliver manufacturing excellence, improve efficiency, and reduce complexity across the company’s value chain.

    Also Read: Honeywell and Stereolabs Launch AI Mobile Tool for Supply Chain Optimization

    Eaton’s Continued Growth and Investment in India

    Since beginning its operations in India in 1999, Eaton has expanded to employ more than 6,300 people across seven manufacturing facilities and five Global Capability Centers.

    The Eaton India Innovation Center (EIIC) in Pune stands as one of the company’s largest engineering centers worldwide, driving innovation and technology for global programs.

    Eaton continues to invest in India’s engineering, manufacturing, and digital capabilities to support its global customer base and long-term growth.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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