Third-Party Logistics

Getting the right component to the right place at the right time is as important as sourcing the right part in the first place. Our third-party logistics (3PL) support sits alongside our core global sourcing, franchise distribution and bespoke assembly services, helping aerospace, defence and hi-rel programmes manage stock, plan deliveries and keep production running to schedule.

Rather than a standalone freight and warehousing operation, our third-party logistics capability is built around the components and assemblies we already supply — giving you one trusted partner across sourcing, assembly and supply chain execution, instead of juggling multiple vendors.

Our Third-Party Logistics Capabilities
  • Stockholding & Buffer Stock: holding buffer stock of critical or long-lead-time components so production isn’t held up waiting on a single order
  • Kitting & Assembly-Ready Delivery: components picked, packed and delivered ready for your production line, reducing handling and assembly time on your side
  • Delivery Scheduling & Call-Off Orders: scheduled call-off orders against agreed forecasts, so parts arrive in line with your production schedule rather than all at once
  • Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): ongoing stock level management on your behalf, reducing the administrative burden of tracking and reordering components
Anti-Counterfeit & Traceability

Every component that moves through our third-party logistics service carries the same pedigree documentation and chain-of-custody traceability as the rest of our supply chain. Whether it’s held in buffer stock, kitted for delivery, or managed under a vendor managed inventory arrangement, you get full visibility of where it came from and confidence that it’s genuine — not just confidence that it arrived on time.

Why Choose Active Electronics for Third-Party Logistics
  • Logistics tied to your supply chain: stockholding, kitting and delivery scheduling built around the components you already source from us, not a bolted-on freight service
  • Traceable supply chain: full documentation from source to delivery, so you can evidence compliance to your prime contractor
  • Anti-counterfeit assurance: in-house inspection and verification measures on the components that go into your stock, for peace of mind
  • One point of contact: reduced administrative burden and fewer supplier relationships to manage across sourcing, assembly and logistics
  • Built for aerospace, defence and hi-rel programmes: stock and delivery planning that flexes with long lead times, strict minimum order quantities and demanding programme schedules
Related Services

Global Sourcing

Franchised, authorised stock and a global supplier network, with full authentication and traceability.

Design Support & Franchise Services

Technical support from franchise partner specialists to help specify the right solution, from early design through to production.

Assembly (PCB, Harness & Box Build)

Bespoke cable assembly, wiring harness and box build services for low-volume, niche projects.

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