GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026

Active Distribution Logistics

Reducing stock levels without compromising delivery readiness – that is the core promise of active distribution logistics.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/active-distribution-logistics/

Category

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Reading time

1 min

Words

Mentioned in

–

Reducing stock levels without compromising delivery readiness – that is the core promise of active distribution logistics. The concept describes an approach in which goods flows are not simply triggered by incoming orders but continuously anticipated and adjusted through real-time data analysis, demand forecasting, and automated replenishment systems. Where reactive distribution responds only after an order arrives, active distribution logistics intervenes earlier, cutting buffer stocks and avoiding costly emergency shipments. Third-party logistics providers and e-commerce retailers apply this model especially where volatile demand and tight delivery windows – as in urban last-mile distribution – require high operational flexibility.

Next steps

Tools that match this term

Compare IncotermsClarify duties, cost and riskOpen Calculate transit timeEstimate duration per transport modeOpen Find HS codeDetermine the tariff number for customsOpen Calculate customs valueWork out import duties and customs valueOpen

Related Terms

You might also be interested in these terms

Activ App Activation Confirmation

An activation confirmation in a logistics IT context is a notice or document confirming that an activation request for an applicat…

Learn more

Active App Proxy

In logistics, representation (Stellvertretung) refers to the authorization for a person or a software system to act on behalf of a…

Learn more

Activ App error message

An error message generated by the Activ App to flag a fault, disruption, or invalid input in logistics processes (such as order pr…

Learn more

Activ App

A software application used to activate or authorize orders, shipments, or tasks within logistics management systems (TMS/WMS).

Learn more

Active App Roaming

In logistics, Activ App Roaming refers to the capability of an enterprise mobile application to maintain continuous operation and …

Learn more

⚖️ ICC Incoterms 2020

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Analyze all 11 Incoterms 2020: cost matrix, risk timeline, insurance gap detector and customs responsibility – free, no login required.

Incoterms Simulator →

Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox

Weekly: Top news, industry facts and insights from the world of logistics – free.

Active Distribution Logistics

Next steps

Related Terms

Activ App Activation Confirmation

Active App Proxy

Activ App error message

Activ App

Active App Roaming

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox

Community Questions & Answers