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logisticsthe detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies

Pronunciation (IPA): /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/

Example Sentences

  • Our company specializes in international shipping logistics.
  • The wedding planner said the logistics of feeding 500 guests would be easier than dealing with 50 mother-in-laws.
  • The logistics of organizing a flash mob are surprisingly complex - you need to coordinate timing, location, and escape routes.

logistics

NOUN

[/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/]

the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies

a operations manager holds a clipboard while directing multiple workers loading different trucks simultaneously. She points to specific trucks while coordinating the movement of various packages and supplies. Workers carry boxes to designated vehicles as forklifts move pallets in organized patterns. The timing and placement of every person and piece of equipment follows her coordinated plan. Other workers check their devices and follow specific routes she has mapped out.  the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, and supplies
💡 Concept

a operations manager holds a clipboard while directing multiple workers loading different trucks simultaneously. She points to specific trucks while coordinating the movement of various packages and supplies. Workers carry boxes to designated vehicles as forklifts move pallets in organized patterns. The timing and placement of every person and piece of equipment follows her coordinated plan. Other workers check their devices and follow specific routes she has mapped out. the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, and supplies

Logistics guided by statistics, confirmed through ballistics!
🎵 Rhyme

Logistics guided by statistics, confirmed through ballistics!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/

🌳Etymology

Rootlogist
Suffix--ics

🎵Rhyme

statisticsballisticscharacteristics
statistics
ballistics
characteristics

🔗Collocations

logistics management
supply chain logistics
handle logistics
logistics coordinator
complex logistics
logistics company

📝Examples

Our company specializes in international shipping logistics.

😄 Fun example

The wedding planner said the logistics of feeding 500 guests would be easier than dealing with 50 mother-in-laws.

😄 Fun example

The logistics of organizing a flash mob are surprisingly complex - you need to coordinate timing, location, and escape routes.

We need to work out the logistics before launching the new product.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

supply chaindistributioncoordinationorganizationmanagement

Antonyms

chaosdisorderconfusion

Related

warehouseshippinginventorytransportationdelivery

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