logistics

American  

[loh-jis-tiks, luh-] / loʊˈdʒɪs tɪks, lə- /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the branch of military science and operations dealing with the procurement, supply, and maintenance of equipment, with the movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel, with the provision of facilities and services, and with related matters.

2. the planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.

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logistics British  

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪks, ˌlɒdʒɪˈstɪʃən /

noun

1. the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field

2. the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods

3. the detailed planning and organization of any large complex operation

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Other Word Forms

• logistician noun

Etymology

Origin of logistics

First recorded in 1875–80; from French logistique “quartermaster's work,” equivalent to log(er) “to lodge, be quartered (said of troops)” + -istique -istic; -ics

Example Sentences

Several business sectors also have strong loan pipelines including healthcare, minerals, telco, as well as transport and logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s best to let the organization know ahead of time that this is your plan, in order to make sure the logistics are all worked out.

From MarketWatch

A lower subsidized petrol price measure may limit upside price pressures, it noted, specifically costs related to transport and logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tokyo also plans to offer support to the development of the "Caspian Sea Route," a logistics network connecting to Europe without passing through Russia, the Mainichi Shimbun daily and other media reported.

From Barron's

Maldonado said Cuellar was diligent about reaching out to solicit input before a vote on any bill involving transportation or logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• coordination
• engineering
• planning
• strategy