lo·gis·tic
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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
Associated Press, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
European forces could relieve the Ukrainians performing logistics functions, such as maintaining and repairing combat vehicles.
—Alex Crowther, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
Hayko was the local contact and helped with financing while Feldman oversaw the logistics, flying in for events.
—Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Iran is very vulnerable, both in its nuclear weapons sites, but even in its weapons production sites, those weapons that are showing up on the battlefield of Ukraine in the hands of Russians, and also its – its oil, logistics and export facilities.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2024
India’s national elections are a giant exercise in democracy and logistics that take over a month to complete.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Mayman says the logistics and safety of putting a someone on board are still fuzzy, but remain part of the long-term plan.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
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
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 city plans to implement municipal solid waste charging from Aug. 1, but the logistics have yet to be worked out.
—Associated Press, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
European forces could relieve the Ukrainians performing logistics functions, such as maintaining and repairing combat vehicles.
—Alex Crowther, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
Hayko was the local contact and helped with financing while Feldman oversaw the logistics, flying in for events.
—Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Iran is very vulnerable, both in its nuclear weapons sites, but even in its weapons production sites, those weapons that are showing up on the battlefield of Ukraine in the hands of Russians, and also its – its oil, logistics and export facilities.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2024
India’s national elections are a giant exercise in democracy and logistics that take over a month to complete.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Mayman says the logistics and safety of putting a someone on board are still fuzzy, but remain part of the long-term plan.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
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
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