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Logistics

🇬🇧 UK //ləˈdʒɪstɪks// 🇺🇸 US //ləˈdʒɪstɪks//

Meaning of Logistics

The detailed coordination of complex operations involving people, facilities, and supplies.

In simple words: The planning and organizing of how things move or are managed.

Logistics in a sentence

• The company specializes in logistics to ensure timely deliveries.
• Understanding logistics is crucial for a successful supply chain.
• They hired a logistics firm to optimize their distribution network.
• Effective logistics can reduce costs significantly.
• The logistics of the event were thoroughly planned in advance.
• She studied logistics to improve her career prospects in management.
• Logistics involves transporting goods from one place to another efficiently.
• In military operations, logistics is key to mission success.

How to use Logistics

Used in business and project management contexts, usually in formal discussions about supply chains, transportation, and planning.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'logistics' as organizing a big 'log' of tasks and deliveries.

Related words

Collocations with Logistics

• logistics management
• logistics planning
• logistics coordinator
• logistics operations
• transportation logistics

Synonyms for Logistics

• organization
• planning
• supply chain
• management
• coordination

Common mistakes with Logistics

• Confused with 'logistic' which is an adjective.
• Used in informal contexts when discussing casual topics.
• Assumed to only refer to transportation, ignoring supply chain aspects.

Frequently asked questions about Logistics

What does Logistics mean?

The planning and organizing of how things move or are managed.

What is the definition of Logistics?

The detailed coordination of complex operations involving people, facilities, and supplies.

How do you use Logistics in a sentence?

The company specializes in logistics to ensure timely deliveries.

Can you give another example of Logistics?

Understanding logistics is crucial for a successful supply chain.

What are synonyms for Logistics?

Common alternatives include organization, planning, supply chain, management, coordination.

What words go with Logistics?

It commonly pairs with logistics management, logistics planning, logistics coordinator, logistics operations, transportation logistics.

What are common mistakes when using Logistics?

Confused with 'logistic' which is an adjective. Used in informal contexts when discussing casual topics. Assumed to only refer to transportation, ignoring supply chain aspects.

How do you pronounce Logistics?

US: //ləˈdʒɪstɪks//, UK: //ləˈdʒɪstɪks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Logistics formal or informal?

"Logistics" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Logistics?

Used in business and project management contexts, usually in formal discussions about supply chains, transportation, and planning.