logistics
/ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.86 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
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.
Uncountable
noun
The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "logistics company"
- "logistics management"
- "handle the logistics"
- "The logistics of the operation required careful planning."
- "She works in logistics, managing global supply chains."
- "We underestimated the logistics of moving an entire lab."
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.
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
- Root: logistique