logistics

3 definitions • 5 examples

the careful organization of a complicated activity so that it happens in a successful and effective way:

We need to look at the logistics of the whole aid operation.

the careful organization of a complicated military, business, or other activity so that it happens in a successful and effective way:

The logistics of getting five kids off to school in the morning are pretty complex.

the process of planning and organizing to make sure that resources are in the places where they are needed, so that an activity or process happens effectively:

About 3% of his turnover went to paying for logistics and distribution.

the logistics of sth His job is to oversee the logistics of the building program.

a logistics company/firm/group We hired a logistics company to help us cut costs.