What WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE does

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE is a French pharmaceutical depositary (wholesale distributor) headquartered in Gondreville near Nancy, operating since 1945 as a private SAS with €350,000 in capital and 11–50 employees. The company specializes in the national distribution of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, parapharmacy products, and medical devices on behalf of pharmaceutical laboratories, providing end-to-end services including storage, order preparation, delivery, invoicing, and collections. It serves a diversified end-customer base across pharmacy offices, wholesale distributors, hospitals, doctors, veterinarians, and home-care patients, with 24/7 hospital on-call availability and 97% on-time express delivery within 24 hours.

The technology stack is built around enterprise logistics integrations — SAP ERP, Edipharm for pharmaceutical industry workflows, and an internal Logistic Manager platform — combined with rule-based operational features such as FEFO (First Expired First Out) inventory management, computerized lot traceability, ponderal weight control at the order line, computerized quarantine with blocked status, and automatic expiration alerts. The business is structured as a B2B enterprise field-sales model in which dedicated account managers deliver customized logistics solutions to laboratory clients, supplemented by value-added services such as tender management, EMG (free medical sample) distribution, promotional material management, security stock management, and secondary packaging.

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE operates under the umbrella of La Coopérative Welcoop and is regulated under BPD (Good Distribution Practices), BPF (Good Manufacturing Practices), and ISO 9001/2015 (SGS-certified), with two on-staff pharmacists overseeing compliance and quality assurance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the revenue model combines transaction-fee-based distribution with professional-services revenue from customized logistics offerings. The company holds a single operational site in Gondreville, with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond France.

Name

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE

Legal name

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE

Website

https://welcoop-logistique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE is a French pharmaceutical depositary founded in 1945, distributing human and veterinary drugs, medical devices, and parapharmacy products nationally to pharmacies, hospitals, doctors, veterinarians, and patients under ISO 9001, BPD, and BPF compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Warehousing and Storage (493), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Controlled Substances & Compliance-Focused Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy Logistics, Returns, Reverse Distribution & Compliance Services (CRAOAHAJ), Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD), Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging (GMP, Tamper-Evident, Cold-Chain Packs) (TLAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Medical device distribution
• Pharmaceutical depositary
• Pharmacy supply services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gondreville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution Services: Logistics and distribution services for pharmaceutical products including storage, order preparation, delivery, billing and collection for pharmaceutical laboratories
2. Customized Logistics Services: Personalized services including hospital distribution, call for tender management, promotional dotations distribution, security stock management, and secondary conditioning/reconditioning operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE operates as a pharmaceutical depositary providing end-to-end logistics and distribution services for human and veterinary pharmaceutical laboratories, parapharmacy suppliers, and medical device manufacturers. Its core offering spans storage, order preparation, delivery, invoicing, and collection on behalf of pharmaceutical clients, supplemented by customized services such as hospital distribution with on-call support, tender management, EMG (free medical sample) distribution, promotional dotation management, security stock management, and secondary packaging/repackaging.

Product overview

WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE operates as a pharmaceutical depositary providing a comprehensive suite of logistics services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The company offers core distribution services (Distribution Pharmaceutique) for human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, parapharmacy, and medical devices, supplemented by specialized services including hospital distribution with emergency on-call, tender management, EMG (free medical samples) distribution, promotional materials management, security stock management, and secondary packaging operations. The company also provides a dedicated member portal (Espace Membres) for authenticated access by their commettants. Services are delivered with a zero-defect technology philosophy using computer-controlled FEFO management, weight control at order lines, and rigorous BPD/BPF/ISO 9001 procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Pharmaceutique (Pharmaceutical Distribution) National distribution services for human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, parapharmacy products, and medical devices, including storage, order preparation, delivery, invoicing, and collections on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.
• Distribution Hospitalière (Hospital Distribution) Hospital distribution with on-call emergency services for pharmaceutical products delivered to hospital establishments.
• Gestion des Appels d'Offre (Tender Management) Tender management services including market monitoring, quotation preparation, and competitive bidding support for pharmaceutical principals.
• Distribution EMG (Exemplaires Médicaux Gratuits / Free Medical Samples) Complete distribution processing for free medical samples in compliance with VM (Visite Médicale) charter standards, delivered to doctors, veterinarians, and pharmaceutical visitors.
• Gestion des Dotation Promotionnelles (Promotional Dotation Management) Management and distribution of promotional items and VM documentation for pharmaceutical and medical visitors.
• Gestion des Stocks de Sécurité (Security Stock Management) Security stock management including pallet reception, computer-controlled quarantine management, blocked-status storage, lot traceability, expiration date alerts with recall system, and pallet return to laboratories with high reactivity.
• Conditionnement Secondaire (Secondary Packaging) Secondary packaging and re-packaging operations for pharmaceutical products.
• Services Logistiques Client (Client-Oriented Logistics Services) Client-oriented logistics services including internal labeling, bubble wrap protection, 24h/48h express delivery for orders over 25kg on pallets and under 25kg in protective double-wall cartons, and delivery traceability.
• Espace Membres (Members Portal) Member portal providing authenticated access for commettants (principals) to manage their logistics operations and access dedicated services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of express deliveries completed within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La Coopérative WelcoopcoreOthersParent company and cooperative group. WELCOOP LOGISTIQUE is a member of La Coopérative Welcoop group, providing shared services, branding, and governance. The company operates under the cooperative's umbrella while maintaining specialized pharmaceutical logistics operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Movianto France: Specialized pharmaceutical logistics provider (part of Phoenix Group) offering warehousing and distribution for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Directly comparable as a third-party pharmaceutical depositary/logistics provider targeting laboratories.
• Alloga France: Pre-wholesale pharmaceutical logistics provider serving pharmaceutical manufacturers across Europe. Comparable as a contract pharmaceutical distribution and warehousing partner with multi-country operations.
• OCP Répartition: Major French pharmaceutical wholesaler distributing to pharmacies across France. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in French pharma wholesale distribution with national coverage and pharmacy-focused logistics.
• Phoenix Pharma France: French subsidiary of Phoenix Group, one of Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, providing full-line distribution to pharmacies and hospitals. Directly comparable as a French pharma distributor with BPD-compliant warehousing and direct pharmacy/hospital delivery.
• STEF Pharma: French temperature-controlled logistics provider with dedicated healthcare/pharma division offering GDP-compliant warehousing and distribution. Comparable as a regulated pharmaceutical logistics specialist serving laboratories and healthcare providers.
• Alliance Healthcare France: France subsidiary of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), one of the world's largest pharma distribution companies. Comparable as a full-service pharmaceutical distributor serving pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers with regulated warehousing.

Regional players

• Transalliance Pharma: European road transport group with pharmaceutical-grade capabilities serving France and neighboring countries. Comparable as a regional pharmaceutical transport/logistics provider targeting healthcare manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain - Healthcare: Global logistics giant with a dedicated healthcare and life sciences vertical offering pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution. Comparable as a much larger provider offering GDP-compliant pharma logistics as part of a broader portfolio.
• Geodis - Healthcare: Major French logistics provider with healthcare and pharma logistics solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering pharmaceutical distribution capabilities within a much larger logistics portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel - Life Sciences & Healthcare: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant life sciences/pharma warehousing and distribution services. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering regulated pharma logistics alongside other industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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