English Online Dictionary. What means logistics? What does logistics mean?
English
Etymology 1
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.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/
Noun
logistics (uncountable)
- (operations) 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.
- (military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
- Synonym: supply line
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Etymology 2
Noun
logistics
- plural of logistic
References
- Council of Logistics Management, USA in 1991
- TELS logistics, UK
Anagrams
- glossitic, logicists