Definition of logistic
1a : of or relating to symbolic logicb : of or relating to the philosophical attempt to reduce mathematics to logic
2 : of or relating to logistics a logistic problem
3 logistic : of, represented by, or relating to a logistic curve a logistic process
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B&G Delivery System Inc., which provides logistic services, leased 5,005 square feet of industrial space at South Cole 3 at 7598 Mossy Cup in Boise.
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Ports increasingly rely on communications systems to keep operations running smoothly, and any IT glitches can create major disruptions for complex logistic supply chains.
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Mack shared that in 1993, George took over the family pipeline company and turned it into the largest logistic pipeline company in North America with hundreds of employees nationwide.
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Levi’s Stadium officials were sympathetic to patrons but cited logistic realities for many grievances.
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Levi’s Stadium officials were sympathetic to patrons but cited logistic realities for many of the grievances.
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Two of those options face a clear logistic challenge: The city's independent Ethics Commission, which council members voted to create in February, isn't expected to be formed until early 2018.
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First Known Use of logistic
1918
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The base will mostly be a logistics hub for a naval squadron China has long sailed in these waters, escorting commercial vessels.
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Year-round Indiana schools may be on way out There are childcare considerations, after-school activities and busing logistics to weigh.
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Employers are from a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, health care, hospitality, management and operations, sales and customer services, security, transportation and logistics.
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The company already operates a regional office and processing, distribution, logistics and sales operations on Avenue D in Ensley.
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As far as logistics of moving people throughout Naperville's downtown goes, Hamik serves as the dispatcher receiving calls, texts and online reservations while sitting at a desk in his home.
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The airmen deployed to undisclosed locations in southwest Asia and worked in combat support operations such as tactical airlift, maintenance, security and logistics support.
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After getting city approval and working out the logistics and legal ramifications, Wilson said the rest quickly came together.
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For more on the logistics, check out this piece from the excellent Jonathan Jones.
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First Known Use of logistic
1905
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