as in engineering
the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign
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Recent Examples of logistics
Bertch, who worked as a logistics analyst for a defense contractor, is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest, moving from Seattle to San Diego by way of Idaho.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
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Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
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Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
22 May 2024
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
As a business owner, this technology could reduce logistics costs and ease the impact of driver shortages.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
From a logistics point of view, OKC will host 18 home weekend games consisting of six Friday, two Saturday and 10 Sunday contests.
—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
So are logistics buildings and a transit center.
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Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
22 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for logistics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
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Bosch, the German engineering firm, says its British subsidiary now handles 10,000 import transactions per year, a stunning increase from just 40 annually prior to Brexit.
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This will be one of the most challenging, complex and expensive engineering undertakings that humanity has ever attempted.
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
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Union leadership said this week that the league was not formally asked by management to meet and confer over various charter proposals dealing with the LAPD, including the one focused on policy.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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Rahman also filed a claim against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act in April.
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While governments face pressure to invest in adaptation measures, from cooling centers to heat-resilient infrastructure, experts warn that such steps risk addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.
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In all 11 host cities, federal agents are leading operations to keep drones away from match-day crowds.
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That same month, Klomp, who had been serving as Medicare director since April 2025, was chosen to oversee HHS operations and advise Kennedy.
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The Newsom administration did not respond to a request for comment Thursday evening.
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Di Poppo is approved but in limbo No one from the federal government or New York City would agree to an interview for this story, but a city spokesperson said the Mamdani administration has worked extensively to help 220,000 New Yorkers get exemptions.
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The family governance piece is a biggie, experts said.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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The listening sessions, however, are not an opportunity for parents and community members to voice their displeasure with district leadership about specific decisions or to resolve issues on the spot.
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Ford also changed out nearly two-thirds of its senior leadership across manufacturing, vehicle engineering and supply chain over the last four years by hiring outsiders and developing internal candidates.
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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