Manufacturing performance that relies on a global system combining responsiveness with operational excellence
L’Oréal has 36 high-tech facilities around the world, located close to its markets. This network, which uses the most advanced technologies - robotisation, automation, cobotics (collaborative robotics) - is constantly evolving to accommodate the growth of the Group, incorporate acquisitions, embrace external innovations and adapt to rapid changes in the beauty market. It is supported by a network of subcontracting partners to deal with cyclical peaks in demand.
The Group’s manufacturing organisation is based on specialisation by technology(1) to maximise best practices, increase agility, improve productivity and optimise investments.
Significant investments have been made to bring together the Group's expertise in Manufacture du Parfum (Aulnay-sous- Bois and Gauchy plants in France), which produces L'Oréal Luxe fragrances, demonstrating the Group’s agility and expertise in "French-style luxury", and the territorial connection of its manufacturing base. The Operations teams also coordinated the overhaul of the global skincare manufacturing capacity, with major skincare and make-up projects in the United States, Latin America, North Asia and Europe (France), in response to growth in these categories.
MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT BY GEOGRAPHIC ZONE
This map shows the manufacturing footprint by geographic zone.
36 factories in the world
- North America: 5
- Latin America: 4
- Sub-Saharan Africa: 2
- SAPMENA: 4
- North Asia: 3
- Europe: 18 (including 11 factories in France)
The Group’s Operational Excellence System, deployed in all its plants, is based on the commitment of all Operations employees to guarantee safety, health, quality, product availability, productivity, ergonomics and environmental impact.
(1) Haircare, skincare, makeup, perfumes, hygiene products etc.