Auchan France: Leveraging IoT for Enhanced 'Phygital' Retail Experiences

Auchan France, a multi-format and phygital retailer with over 600 locations and 60,000 employees, was facing challenges with its massive data management system. The system was responsible for handling data from 500 applications used across the business. The company was relying on on-premise infrastructure to manage data, but it was struggling with speed, monitoring, and scalability issues due to the rapid growth of its operations. The company was processing approximately five million data flows daily through its database and various applications covering business intelligence, supply chain, financials, B2B, human resources, and more. The platform team at Auchan was seeking ways to maximize the value of the data exchange system and improve access to business intelligence.

Auchan France is a multi-format and phygital retailer that combines physical and digital food retail formats to offer its customers a fun shopping experience. The company has more than 600 locations and employs over 60,000 people. For over 60 years, Auchan has been committed to providing customers with outstanding shopping experiences, whether they shop in-store or online. The company has a massive data management system to handle data from 500 applications used across the business. Auchan's operations are growing rapidly, with the company currently processing roughly five million data flows daily.