logistics

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 References 1.4 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek λογιστικός (logistikos), “‘practical arithmetic", "rational’”), from λόγος (logos)

[edit] Noun

logistics (plural logistics)

1. Plural form of logistic.
2. (operations) 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.
3. (military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

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• (operations):
• (military): supply line

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[edit] References

• Council of Logistics Management, USA in 1991

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: cgiilosst
• logicists