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Logistics

Meaning in logistics & supply chain, with examples

/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/nounCore term

In logistics & supply chain, logistics means: The planning and control of how goods are moved, stored and delivered so that they arrive at the right place, at the right time and at the right cost.

In Turkish: lojistik

How it is used

Looks plural but takes a singular verb: 'Logistics is…'. Common in job titles (logistics coordinator, logistics manager) and company types (logistics provider). Also used informally for the practical arrangements of any event.

Example sentences

  1. Our logistics team is handling the move to the new warehouse.

  2. For most of our products, logistics is the biggest cost after raw materials.

Common collocations

  • logistics provider
  • logistics costs
  • logistics coordinator
  • inbound logistics
  • reverse logistics
  • supply chainThe whole network of companies, people and activities that turns raw materials into a finished product and moves it to the final customer.
  • 3PLShort for third-party logistics: an outside company that a business hires to run part of its logistics, such as warehousing, transport or order fulfillment.
  • freight forwarderA company that organizes shipments for its customers: it books space with carriers, prepares documents and arranges customs, insurance and delivery.
  • warehouseA large building where goods, materials or products are received, stored and prepared for shipment.
  • reverse logisticsThe flow of goods back from customers to the seller or manufacturer for returns, repair, reuse, recycling or disposal.

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