noun
logistics
luh-JIS-tiks/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
The practical planning and coordination needed to carry out an activity.
The coordinators manage delivery logistics by matching color-coded loads to the branching route plan.
Etymology
French logistique denoted quartering troops, apparently drawing on logis, “lodging.” Organizing troops’ quarters, movement, and supplies underlies the broader modern sense of coordinating complex operations.
In context
Chief Nana, despite his advanced age, was a recognized genius of [music] logistics and planning. He understood that it was not enough simply to extract a resource from the ground. It had to be properly preserved for a long journey.
More examples
- We need to work out the logistics before setting a date.
- The logistics of moving three households are complicated.
- He manages the wedding logistics, from parking to meal delivery.
Forms
logistical adjective — Relating to practical planning and coordination.
Similar words
- coordination
- Emphasizes making people and tasks work together smoothly.
- planning
- Emphasizes deciding in advance rather than managing practical details.