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logistics

 

[ lษ™หˆdส’ษชstษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business management

Logistics refers to the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, often involving the movement of goods and services. It encompasses the planning, execution, and control of the flow of materials, information, and resources from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Effective logistics management ensures that the right products are delivered to the right place at the right time.

Synonyms

distribution, moving, supply chain, transportation

Examples of usage

  • The logistics of keeping inventory in stock requires careful planning.
  • The company's logistics operation has improved efficiency.
  • Logistics plays a crucial role in supply chain management.

Translations

Translations of the word "logistics" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น logรญstica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Logistik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ logistik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะณั–ัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ logistyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ธใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท logistique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ logรญstica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lojistik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ูˆุฌุณุชูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ logistika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ logistika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ฉๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ logistika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพะณะธัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ logistika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ logรญstica

Etymology

The term 'logistics' has its origins in the military, deriving from the Greek word 'logistikos', which means 'skilled in calculating'. It was used in the early 19th century to refer to the management of the supply and movement of troops. Over time, the meaning of logistics expanded beyond military context to encompass civilian scenarios involving the transportation and distribution of goods and services. In the late 20th century, logistics underwent further evolution with the growth of globalization and complex supply chains, becoming a critical aspect of business operations across various industries. Today, logistics is essential for ensuring that products are delivered efficiently and effectively, playing a vital role in the global economy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,464, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.