Sensor technology is becoming cheaper, wireless internet is getting faster and more affordable, and data processing capabilities are growing. These are the reasons for the development of the concept of "Internet of Things" (IoT), which is rapidly beginning to be applied in households, smart cities, ports, etc., as well as in business and logistics activities. The concept of "Internet of Things" implies the connection of various physical objects (devices) via the Internet. This paper examines the effect and importance of the IoT concept on the organization of distribution systems and logistics as an activity. The impact of smart devices on physical distribution, business automation, monitoring and measurement of operational effects in logistics, forecasting, data analysis and the costs of organizing distribution systems are analyzed.