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logistics
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/
[/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/]
coordinating operations
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The detailed organization and management of a complex operation, especially moving goods or people.
Example
The logistics of shipping perishable goods across continents require careful temperature control.
The logistics of shipping perishable goods across continents require careful temperature control.
Etymology
From French 'logistique', originally a military term for supplying troops.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to supply chain, shipping, and event management.