Logistics
//ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks// noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements. uncountable
"logistics company"
- 2 plural of logistic form-of, plural
- 3 handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed wordnet
- 4 The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel. uncountable
Example
More examples"He is in charge of the logistics of the military operation."
Etymology
From French logistique, coined or popularized 1830 by Antoine-Henri Jomini from logis (“lodging place”), in phrases maréchal des logis (“marshall of lodging”) (see maréchal des logis), major-général des logis (“major-general of lodging”). Possibly influenced by existing mathematical term logistique, of Ancient Greek origin; see logistic.
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