MONOPRIX to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency with RELEX

French retailer to use AI-powered forecasting and replenishment to boost efficiency, margins, and sustainability across 400 stores

MONOPRIX, a major French retail chain and part of the CASINO Group, has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, and Accenture, to transform the planning and replenishment of its textile, home, and leisure categories. This collaboration will bring together delivery, advisory, and industry experience from Accenture with the RELEX AI-driven technology.

Within a few months, the RELEX solution will service the entire store network (400 stores) and two distribution centers with the goal of driving increased global revenue and margin through AI-powered demand forecasting and replenishment.

MONOPRIX is known for its wide variety of products, including food, fashion, beauty, and home goods. It has over 30,000 SKUs and operates several smaller store format brands including Monoprix and Monop’. By leveraging advanced AI, MONOPRIX will be better placed to manage its mix of permanent and seasonal items, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability by reducing waste through excess inventory.

“Partnering with RELEX Solutions will enhance our planning capabilities through advanced AI technology,” stated Lilian Rosas, Deputy General Manager, MONOPRIX. “Their solution and expertise will help us achieve better forecasting, improved allocation, and increased margins. Automating our replenishment processes will ensure our customers find the products they need while optimizing inventory management and reducing waste.”

“We are pleased to support MONOPRIX in optimizing their supply chain and product planning,” said Jason Berry, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA, RELEX Solutions. “Our solution’s flexibility and focus on delivering business benefits will help MONOPRIX enhance operational efficiency and profitability. By leveraging advanced AI for forecasting and automating replenishment, we aim to provide MONOPRIX with the tools to improve margins and ensure product availability, particularly in the dynamic fashion sector.”

“Agile, digital supply chain networks can drive growth and profitability in challenging times of ongoing disruption,” said Laurent Thoumine, Accenture’s Retail lead for Europe. “Together with RELEX, we are helping organizations like MONOPRIX reinvent their supply chains to build resilience and unlock new levels of agility to meet the expectations of customers and drive strong growth.”