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
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.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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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.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
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More in-person industries requiring human interaction—like healthcare, and even real estate—might be a safer route for success than majoring in consulting or engineering.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This executive express’ handling was quite impressive and exuded confidence through a very wide variety of corners.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This will be a coordinated effort with the Government Accountability Office, which is also looking into issues involving access and handling of sensitive data at the department, according to the letter from the acting inspector general.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Smith has been a valuable contributor since joining the Giants during president of basball operations Buster Posey’s roster shakeup in early June.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Months of theory and simulations eventually revealed a new regime of operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because under the Biden administration, the FDA tore down nearly every safety regulation surrounding the drug.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Although Lerner later resigned, the controversy became a lasting symbol of what Republicans call the weaponization of government against ideological opponents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This cycle of reactionary leadership not only stifles innovation but also erodes trust and morale within organizations.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then came Israel’s attack this week, targeting Hamas’ political leadership in Doha.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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