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or logistical
lō-ˈji-sti-kəl
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1
a
: of or relating to symbolic logic
b
: 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
Examples of logistic in a Sentence
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Problems at Baltimore 'modest' by comparison Plus, rerouting goods usually does not lead to relevant price increases in overall logistic costs, said Patrick Lepperhoff, principal at Inverto, a global management consultancy that specializes in supply chain management.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Buttigieg reiterated the federal government's support for recovery, cleanup and construction efforts in the months -- and perhaps years -- to come but also acknowledged there will be logistic obstacles.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
The store will bring up to 30 new jobs to the area including sales associates, logistic supervisors, senior associates and seasonal opportunities, according to the release.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024
Schools across the country announced that the logistic difficulties in getting students to take the tests forced them to change their policies regarding testing in admissions applications.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2024
Such a move would likely face logistic and legal challenges of its own.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2023
This included piloting a program that engaged a private company for last-mile distribution of HIV medicines, streamlining fragmented public-sector logistic services, and strengthening the nation’s supply chains.
—Sergey Strashuk and Vira Horovenko, STAT, 1 Dec. 2023
President Biden’s inauguration of a White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience is welcome news, especially to those of us who have toiled on the operations of the global logistic sector for years.
—Harry G. Broadman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
The ship, which is operated by French logistics company CMA CGM, is now sailing down the East Coast to the port of Norfolk in Virginia, according to online tracker Vessel Finder.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia targeting military infrastructure and logistics such as oil depots have increased, but Kyiv’s forces are still under pressure along the front line and lately have been pushed backward.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, China’s leaders have set a goal of 5% economic growth this year despite a slowdown exacerbated by troubles in the property sector and the lingering effects of strict anti-virus measures during the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted travel, logistics, manufacturing and other industries.
—Zeke Miller, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The logistics of getting into races can be tricky, given the qualifying times required for some and the sheer number of people entering the lottery for others.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2024
Theresa Abel, operations manager for Davis Ship Service, a logistics company that offers garbage removal, engine parts and other vessel support services, told CBS MoneyWatch that the business is entirely dependent on activities tied to the port.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Transportation logistics company Forward Air is a revealing example.
—Levon Gasparian, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
While airline catering logistics are incredibly complex, few other carriers offer the level of dining options and dishes that the airline does, especially in premium economy, Antony McNeil, director of food and beverage for Singapore Airlines, told me.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Automakers and logistic companies could use a combination of strategies to address this shipping disruption.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Problems at Baltimore 'modest' by comparison Plus, rerouting goods usually does not lead to relevant price increases in overall logistic costs, said Patrick Lepperhoff, principal at Inverto, a global management consultancy that specializes in supply chain management.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Buttigieg reiterated the federal government's support for recovery, cleanup and construction efforts in the months -- and perhaps years -- to come but also acknowledged there will be logistic obstacles.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2024
The store will bring up to 30 new jobs to the area including sales associates, logistic supervisors, senior associates and seasonal opportunities, according to the release.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024
Schools across the country announced that the logistic difficulties in getting students to take the tests forced them to change their policies regarding testing in admissions applications.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2024
Such a move would likely face logistic and legal challenges of its own.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2023
This included piloting a program that engaged a private company for last-mile distribution of HIV medicines, streamlining fragmented public-sector logistic services, and strengthening the nation’s supply chains.
—Sergey Strashuk and Vira Horovenko, STAT, 1 Dec. 2023
President Biden’s inauguration of a White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience is welcome news, especially to those of us who have toiled on the operations of the global logistic sector for years.
—Harry G. Broadman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Noun
The investigation into Giorgio Armani Operations Spa is part of a number of probes opened by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office into labor exploitation by large companies in transport, logistics, security services and other sectors, including the world of fashion.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
The ship, which is operated by French logistics company CMA CGM, is now sailing down the East Coast to the port of Norfolk in Virginia, according to online tracker Vessel Finder.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia targeting military infrastructure and logistics such as oil depots have increased, but Kyiv’s forces are still under pressure along the front line and lately have been pushed backward.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, China’s leaders have set a goal of 5% economic growth this year despite a slowdown exacerbated by troubles in the property sector and the lingering effects of strict anti-virus measures during the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted travel, logistics, manufacturing and other industries.
—Zeke Miller, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The logistics of getting into races can be tricky, given the qualifying times required for some and the sheer number of people entering the lottery for others.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2024
Theresa Abel, operations manager for Davis Ship Service, a logistics company that offers garbage removal, engine parts and other vessel support services, told CBS MoneyWatch that the business is entirely dependent on activities tied to the port.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
Transportation logistics company Forward Air is a revealing example.
—Levon Gasparian, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
While airline catering logistics are incredibly complex, few other carriers offer the level of dining options and dishes that the airline does, especially in premium economy, Antony McNeil, director of food and beverage for Singapore Airlines, told me.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Logistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logistic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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