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Etymology
From the ancient Ancient Greek|Greek logos (λ�γο�), which means �ratio, word, calculation, reason, speech, oration� + Greek suffix -istikos (ι��ικ��).

Noun
logistics

1. The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.
2. military The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
3. plural of|logistic

Translations
trans-top|civil planning
Danish: logistik
Dutch: logistiek
Finnish: logistiikka
French: logistique
Italian: logistica f
trans-mid
Norwegian: logistikk
Portuguese: logística
Russian: логи��ика
trans-bottom

trans-top|military planning
Danish: logistik, forsyningstropper
trans-mid
Italian: logistica f
trans-bottom

References
Council of Logistics Management, USA in 1991

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