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logistics

lo·gis·tics

UK/ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ US/lʌˈdʒɪstɪks/ uncommon

noun

1.

handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed

Origin

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.

Phrases

  • first-party logistics
  • fourth-party logistics
  • logistics network
  • reverse logistics

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Broader terms

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