logistics
Say it: luh-JIS-tiks /loʊˈdʒɪstɪks/ · noun
What “logistics” means
Organising how people, goods or supplies get where they're needed.
More precisely: The detailed planning and coordination of moving people, goods or resources.
Example: “The logistics of shipping fresh food across Europe are brutal.”
When to use it
When planning deliveries, events or travel, especially coordinating routes, timing and supplies. It is common in business and everyday speech.
Similar words
planning, coordination, operations
Quick check
A festival team coordinates vans, delivery times and equipment so every stage is ready before opening. This work is…
procurement or logistics?
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logistics
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