If you refer to the logistics of doing something complicated that involves a lot of people or equipment, you are referring to the skilful organization of it so that it can be done successfully and efficiently.
The logistics of organising such a big show pose enormous practical problems. [+ of]
Logistics is now more important in our industry than technology.
Synonyms: organization, management, strategy, engineering More Synonyms of logistics
logistics in British English
(lɒˈdʒɪstɪks)
noun(functioning as singular or plural)
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
Derived forms
logistician (ˌlɒdʒɪˈstɪʃən)
noun
Word origin
C19: from French logistique, from loger to lodge
logistics in American English
(loʊˈdʒɪstɪks)
noun
1.
the branch of military science having to do with procuring, maintaining, and transporting materiel, personnel, and facilities
2.
the managing of the details of an undertaking
Word origin
Fr logistique < logis, lodgings (< loger, to quarter: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF): form as if < ML logisticus: see logistic2
logistics in Retail
(loʊdʒɪstɪks)
noun
(Retail: Distribution)
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between point of origin and point of destination to meet customer and corporate requirements.
Logistics encompasses all merchandise flows from manufacturer through the supply chain to thecustomer.
Firms are becoming smarter at maximizing logistics capabilities, such as sharing deliveries with other retailers, to reduce carbon emissions.
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between point of origin and point of destinationto meet customer and corporate requirements.
Examples of 'logistics' in a sentence
logistics
It also plans a large logistics centre in Barcelona to add to its headquarters in Galicia, northwest Spain.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Chinese translation of 'logistics'
logistics
(lɔˈdʒɪstɪks)
n pl
后(後)勤 (hòuqín)
Nearby words of
logistics
log out
logic
logical
logistics
logo
LOL
lollipop
(noun)
Definition
the detailed planning and organization of a large complex operation, such as a military campaign
the logistics of getting such a big show on the road
Synonyms
organization
the work that goes into the organization of this event