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Operational know-how

Processes adapted to a wide variety of flows

Our organisation is built on extensive expertise in picking methods, automation, material handling and flow management. Our strength: rather than imposing a single operating model, we combine the methods, equipment and technologies best suited to each business.

L4 Logistics put-to-light order picking station

Orchestration

Smart order orchestration

Our information system dynamically adapts how picking is organised to physical, operational and commercial constraints. Each order is routed to the picking station suited to its profile and to the service required. Picking constraints are thus separated from shipping constraints: each step is optimised without compromising service commitments.

  1. 1

    Split

    An order is split into several picking orders according to the type of products, their locations or the processes to apply. Oversized products (bulky, heavy, fragile) follow their own flow.

  2. 2

    Batch

    Several orders or picking orders are grouped to pool operations and reduce travel.

  3. 3

    Route

    Each order or picking order is routed to the workstation suited to its profile and to the service required.

  4. 4

    Consolidate

    Items picked separately are brought together at checking, packing or shipping, in a parcel whose content is fully controlled.

Specialised workstations

The information system assigns each order to the workstation equipped for the required service: the right equipment, the right consumables and operators trained for the task.

  • Gift wrappingPapers, ribbons, cards and arrangements according to your instructions
  • Nutrition labelsRegulatory labelling and product compliance
  • Premium packingCareful presentation and a branded unboxing experience
  • Pallet pickingLarge orders, B2B and store replenishment
  • SKU-level packingOne parcel per SKU, compliant with recipients' requirements
  • Oversized productsBulky, heavy or fragile items on a dedicated flow

Automation

Integrated material handling and automation

We integrate and operate a range of automation technologies, connecting them to our logistics information system. The aim: combine manual operations, mechanisation and automation according to volumes, constraints and the expected return on investment.

  • Material handling systems and conveyors to move products, totes and parcels between zones
  • Automated systems and equipment, coordinated with IT processes
  • Connected devices and smart equipment supporting operators
  • Automatic scanning and identification to secure checks and traceability
  • WMS / equipment integration: synchronised work orders, movements and events

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Specialised resources

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Flows

Flexible management of physical flows

Cross-docking

Fast receiving and re-shipping of goods, limiting or eliminating storage.

Just-in-time flows

Synchronised receiving, picking and shipping to reduce lead times and tied-up stock.

Multi‑flow

E-commerce, retail, B2B, replenishment and returns flows running side by side.

Activity peaks

Resources, picking methods and capacity adapted to sales, launches and the festive season.

Inbound supply

Every inbound delivery, whatever its format

Receiving determines the quality of every subsequent operation. We handle every type of inbound delivery and carry out the compliance operations needed so that each item is identified, checked and available for sale as quickly as possible.

  1. Express parcelsUrgent replenishment
  2. GroupageMulti-SKU parcels
  3. PalletsUniform or mixed
  4. Full truckloadsScheduled appointments
  5. ContainersLoose or palletised unloading

All types of inbound deliveries

  • Uniform packaging (single-SKU pallets, standard cartons) or mixed packaging (multi-SKU cartons, loose goods)
  • From express delivery to 20- or 40-foot containers, unloaded loose or palletised
  • Closed and open orders, back orders and store opening orders
  • Scheduled carrier appointments, condition checks and reservations reported immediately

Compliance

  • Item identification and quantity checks against the purchase order
  • Item labelling: barcodes, price or security tags, bagging
  • Barcode matching: linking supplier codes to your SKUs
  • Capture of batches, expiry dates and serial numbers
  • Exception handling: discrepancies, unexpected items, damage, with immediate notification and handling according to your instructions

As soon as goods are put away, available quantities are sent to your system via EDI or API and visible in real time on @my_L4.

Picking

Extensive mastery of picking methods

We choose how picking is organised based on order profiles, volumes, productivity targets and service requirements.

  • Single-item, single-SKU and multi-SKU picking, from single-unit orders to complex orders
  • Small and large orders, with processes adapted to B2C, B2B and distribution flows
  • Single-item, batch, wave or zone picking, with order grouping and sorting
  • Flow batching to reduce travel and handling costs
  • Pick-to-light and put-to-light to guide operators and secure operations

Returns

Returns management & reverse logistics

Giving products a second life and preserving their value.

Returns management is an operational, economic and environmental challenge. At L4 Logistics, we support brands and retailers in processing their e-commerce and store returns, with a flexible, tailored approach focused on recovering product value.

From receipt to restocking, we draw on our expertise in quality control, grading and value-added services (VAS) to put items back into circulation quickly, limit losses and contribute to more responsible logistics.

Returns process at L4 Logistics: returned flows are identified, inspected and graded, refurbished if necessary, then routed to saleable stock, a further-work stock, quarantine or clearance and recovery channels; every movement is recorded in the information system.

Returned flows

  • Consumer returnsE-commerce returns and undelivered parcels
  • Store returnsReturns from stores and the network
  • Unsold stockEnd-of-collection items and overstock
  • Announced or notMatched with the information available
  1. 1IdentifySKUs matched with orders or expected returns
  2. 2Inspect and gradeCondition, compliance, integrity, completeness, photos of defects
  3. 3RefurbishPresentation and compliance restored for resale

Routing according to your rules

  • Saleable stockCompliant items returned to stock
  • Further work requiredProducts to rework before resale
  • Quarantine or defectiveItems set aside pending a decision
  • Clearance and recoveryReturn to supplier, clearance, recovery
Grading and traceabilityCriteria defined with you, operations and stock movements traced
  • General condition
  • Compliance
  • Integrity
  • Completeness
  • Defects

Management suited to all returns

We handle flows from many sources: consumer returns, store returns, unsold stock, end-of-collection items or undelivered parcels.

Our processes handle returns with or without prior notification, ensuring items are identified, inspected and matched with the information available.

Inspect, grade and decide

Each item is inspected and graded according to criteria defined with our clients: general condition, compliance, integrity, completeness or defects found.

Anomalies can be documented with photographs to make analysis and decision-making easier.

This grading makes it possible to route each product to the channel best suited to its condition and value.

Refurbishing to extend product life

A returned item is not necessarily a lost item. Through our additional services, we restore the presentation and compliance of products so they can be sold again:

  • Textiles: folding, ironing, garment bagging and re-presentation.
  • Repackaging: re-bagging, packaging replacement and unit repackaging.
  • Compliance restoration: relabelling, accessory checks and specific operations.
  • Enhanced quality control: checking product condition and documenting defects with photos.

These operations are defined according to your quality requirements, the nature of the products and their potential for recovering value.

Routing each product to the right destination

After inspection and any compliance restoration work, items are directed to the appropriate channels:

  • Return to saleable stock.
  • Dedicated stock for products requiring further work.
  • Quarantine or defective stock.
  • Clearance, return-to-supplier or recovery channels, according to your instructions.

Our tools ensure the traceability of operations and stock movements.

Reverse logistics serving the circular economy

The best waste is the waste we avoid producing.

By favouring inspection, compliance restoration and reuse over disposal whenever possible, we help extend the useful life of products. This approach reconciles our clients' economic objectives with their environmental commitments.

  • Preserve resourcesBy encouraging the reuse of existing items.
  • Limit lossesThrough precise grading and appropriate refurbishment services.
  • Reduce avoidable wasteBy directing products to recovery solutions.
  • Improve visibilityOn compliant and defective items and those requiring work.

Our ambition: to turn every return into an opportunity to recover value, as part of a more responsible approach to logistics. Our CSR commitments

Controlled returns, products that keep their value, more responsible logistics.

Value-added services

Value-added services built into our processes

These services fit into different stages of the logistics process, each with its own checks and traceability.

Unboxing

Unpacking, de-boxing and product-specific preparation.

Personalisation

Adapting products or orders to each client's requirements.

Embroidery and printing

Textile personalisation built into logistics operations.

Gift wrapping

Multiple formats, presentations, compositions and packing instructions.

Kitting

Assembly of kits, gift boxes and product bundles.

Co-packing

Grouping, assembling and packaging several products into one sales unit.

Rework

Reworking, modifying, bringing into compliance or repackaging products.

Labelling and promotions

Barcode or security labels, flyers, samples, promotional operations and regulatory information.

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Value-added services

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Traceability

Traceability and quality at every step

Every movement is recorded by RF scanning, from receiving to shipping.

  • Serial numbers, batches and expiry dates depending on the product
  • Tracking of movements and operations, from receiving to shipping
  • Quality and compliance checks tailored to products and clients
  • Stock statuses, quarantine, anomalies and specific handling flows
  • Data-driven management: productivity, quality, lead times and performance

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Traceability and reliability

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Warehousing

Warehousing and security

Overflow storage

For your seasonal peaks or exceptional deliveries, temporary storage space is allocated on terms agreed in advance.

Tailored storage

Pallet racking, block stacking, shelving, drawer racking, hanging garment storage: locations configured for your packaging and optimised by algorithm.

Stock counts

Cycle, ad hoc or year-end counts, organised to limit or even avoid any service interruption.

Secure sites

Enclosed warehouses, remotely monitored 24/7, CCTV, alarms and infrared barriers; operations logged by badge.

Dangerous goods storage

We can store and pick products subject to specific regulations: flammables, aerosols, chemicals or batteries. Our warehouses are equipped accordingly.

  • Dedicated zones and cells, separation of incompatible products
  • Suitable containment, detection and fire-suppression systems
  • Staff trained in handling and safety instructions
  • Safety data sheets and shipments compliant with transport regulations (ADR)

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Cleanliness and tidiness

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Safety and security

Episode 9/10 of our series “The essentials of Lean logistics” (in French).

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There is no single right way to manage a logistics flow, but an optimal combination of methods, technologies and know-how for each need.

Our conviction

Frequently asked questions

What is put-to-light?

It is a picking system in which a light signal shows the operator which location each item goes into. At L4 Logistics, an infrared barrier also checks that each item has been placed in the right location.

What does splitting, batching and consolidating orders mean?

Splitting means breaking an order into several picking orders by product or zone. Batching means grouping several orders to reduce travel. Consolidating means bringing items picked separately together in one shipment.

Which value-added services do you offer?

Unboxing, personalisation, embroidery and printing, gift wrapping, kitting, co-packing, rework, labelling and promotional operations.

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Logistics support & integration

From scoping to go-live, end-to-end support

For new clients and major projects, we support and secure every stage: study, design, IT integration, rollout and follow-up. E-commerce launch, new channel, store network, change of provider or international expansion: your logistics organisation evolves step by step, without a wholesale overhaul of your processes.

  • Scoping
  • Studies
  • Solution design
  • IT interfaces
  • Operational go-live
  • Continuous improvement
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