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

Every additional aircraft delivered expands the pool of long-term maintenance, logistics and modernization revenue.

From MarketWatch

The Journal’s video offers a window into the high-stakes logistics behind the most prestigious street in American theater.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahmed keeps a buy rating on the stock, but opens a negative catalyst watch on the stock ahead of logistics operator DSV’s capital markets day in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's war, every night," the head of the Inter Trans logistics company told AFP.

From Barron's

Their recently released correspondence often mixed logistics with innuendo.

From BBC

Related Words

• coordination
• engineering
• planning
• strategy