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.
the planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.
Origin of logistics
1875–80; <French logistique quartermaster's work, equivalent to log(er) to lodge, be quartered (said of troops) + -istique-istic; see -ics
Zapata, the company behind the software, envisions that it will also be used to help companies in other industries build better batteries for electric vehicles, optimize logistics routes and supply chains, and find new pharmaceuticals.
Startup debuts software to help any company use ‘quantum algorithms’|Jeremy Kahn|September 24, 2020|Fortune
Sophisticated word association is also invaluable for logistics operators.
How to make A.I. smarter|jonathanvanian2015|September 21, 2020|Fortune
E-commerce demand is set to be so high that logistics companies may impose delivery surcharges.
Retail Jingle Bells to Ring Longer Than Ever Before|Charu Kasturi|September 9, 2020|Ozy
The company went from dozens of warehouses to hundreds, backed up by long-haul trailers, tens of thousands of Amazon-branded delivery vans and an air-cargo fleet — a logistics empire that is now among the largest in the world.
Amazon has tapped Dave Clark as chief of its retail business|Rachel Schallom|August 21, 2020|Fortune
Patel Rios suggests brands should consider an agency that not only demonstrates that they’re highly adaptable, but can manage both the operational logistics side and the advertising side, as one will closely impact the other.
Deep Dive: How to master Amazon advertising in the new normal|Digiday|July 29, 2020|Digiday
Logistics wins the day, and the Supreme Deity is, at this juncture, nowhere to be seen.
Meet Moses the Swashbuckling Israelite|James Romm|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But at least one American logistics specialist has his doubts about the authenticity of the video's claims.
ISIS Video: America’s Air Dropped Weapons Now in Our Hands|Josh Rogin|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The job requires a mind for logistics, flexibility, and risk control.
Behind the Scenes With a ‘Site Agent’: The Secret Service’s Hardest Job|Marc Ambinder|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"The support could be military or logistics," he said, without elaborating.
Arab Kings vs. ISIS Barbarians|Christopher Dickey|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Security and logistics were more critical than ever, and we soon drifted onto the topic of reliable fixers.
Was U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff a Marked Man?|Ben Taub|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Through it funneled the problems involved in the logistics of the thing.
Revolution|Dallas McCord Reynolds
Other specialized plans (training, intelligence, logistics, etc.) may be needed.
Sound Military Decision|U.s. Naval War College
Logistics comprises the means and arrangements which work out the plans of strategy and tactics.
The Art of War|Baron Henri de Jomini
The logistics problem may be so difficult as to cause rejection of a course of action involving distant operations.
Sound Military Decision|U.s. Naval War College
The assigned objective will be the making of adequate provision for logistics support.
Sound Military Decision|U.s. Naval War College
British Dictionary definitions for logistics
logistics
/ (lɒˈdʒɪstɪks) /
noun(functioning as singular or plural)
the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field
the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods
the detailed planning and organization of any large complex operation