Our innovation approach | Manutan Group

Innovation means making things simpler to improve user experience and support sustainable performance.

By strengthening collaboration across all departments, technology can better meet users’ needs and become a true driver of value, fueled by innovation and artificial intelligence.

Armelle Lavoisy, Chief Information and Transformation Officer

Innovation rooted in reality

At Manutan Group, innovation is driven by real-world experience and focused on people.

We simplify the purchasing process and are constantly evolving our offerings.
We optimise our logistics operations, particularly through automation and data.
We integrate CSR criteria at every stage of the value chain.
We support transformation efforts and strengthen long-term performance.

Innovation means doing better

Better for our customers.

Better for our partners.

Better for the environment.

Better for everyone, in practical terms.

Taking action at every level

Start with real-world applications

Observe current practices and identify actual needs in order to design solutions that are relevant, useful and make day-to-day work easier.

Designing a useful and scalable solution

Solutions tailored to each industry, designed to evolve over time and provide long-term support for transformation.

Incorporating accountability at every stage

Identify environmental and social criteria to develop services that have a positive long-term impact.

Engage the entire ecosystem

Collaborate with our teams, brands and partners to experiment, co-develop and accelerate the implementation of solutions in a collaborative and open environment.

A collective dynamic

By combining internal expertise, customer feedback and input from partners (particularly through field trials), the Group develops solutions tailored to operational realities.

This approach allows us to accelerate innovation cycles by testing, refining and deploying solutions that are closely aligned with real-world use cases.

Measurable innovations

Each solution serves a clear purpose: to improve performance while reducing the environmental impact.

Automated logistics

The largest AutoStore® system in France, deployed at the European headquarters (France).
100 robots, 70,000 bins, 75% reduction in floor space, 40% increase in operational efficiency.

AI solution development

Automation of product page creation across 27 websites.
Reliable, structured multilingual content updated in real time.

E-procurement solutions

Direct integration with customers' ERP systems.
Up to 80% reduction in costs associated with transactions and validation processes.

Re-use offer

Collection, sorting, cleaning and redistribution.
Over 50,000 products repurposed each year.

Open Innovation (Moov’with Manutan)

Program in partnership with the Moovjee association.
Four B2B start-ups are supported each year.

Uniting technology, human relationships and responsibility

We develop high-performance technologies guided by a clear goal: to simplify user experiences, secure operations and improve everyone’s daily lives.

By combining industry expertise, digital solutions and a commitment to responsible business practices, we drive sustainable progress in our own practices and those of our clients.

Innovation for B2B commerce