logistics

Meaning

1. (uncountable) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.
2. (uncountable) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

logistic

• Adj
• Noun

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Synonyms

logistic

mathematical logic

procurement

purchasing

supply

symbolic logic

army ordnance

commissariat

procurement activity

commissary

Translations

logistique

Logistik

logística

logística

logistica

logistiek

logística

επιμελητεία

lojistik

gestion du matériel

logique mathématique

mathematische Logik

lógica matemática

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/

Etymology

From French logistique, coined or popularized 1830 by Antoine-Henri Jomini from logis (“lodging place”), in phrases maréchal des logis (“marshall of lodging”) (see maréchal des logis), major-général des logis (“major-general of lodging”). Possibly influenced by existing mathematical term logistique, of Ancient Greek origin; see logistic.