What is the difference between distribution logistics and last-mile delivery in a European supply chain?

Distribution logistics is the planned movement of goods from a central warehouse or distribution centre to regional delivery points or final addresses — managed at consignment or pallet level using road freight or parcel carrier networks as part of the supply chain logistics schedule. Last-mile delivery is the final leg from a regional carrier depot to the specific delivery address — often a residential address or commercial premises requiring a confirmed delivery window. Distribution logistics is planned in advance and managed against supply chain timing commitments. Last-mile delivery operates on real-time routing and is the stage most affected by address-level access restrictions, failed first-attempt delivery, and time-window compliance requirements.