logistics

noun

Definition of logisticsnext
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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  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. operation
  5. administration
  6. government
  7. governance
  8. leadership
Noun
  • National engineering and design firm Kimley-Horn is working on the Tri-Rail station plan.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Frank's chief of engineering, Patrick Vovor, testified at the trial that Javice had asked him to generate synthetic data to support her claim that the company had over 4 million users.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • And there’s the man-management side of Slot’s rotation policy.
    — James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The poll also shows 44 percent approve of his economic management.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of management
Noun
  • Overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the GLBA helps regulate the collection and handling of financial information.
    — Nick Rowe, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But for one inspection that ended in December 2022, the FDA issued a citation that noted concerns related to contamination prevention, worker hygiene and the handling of consumer complaints, documents say.
    — Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • These advances will shift operations, teams, responsibility and strategic focus.
    — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of operation
Noun
  • And the notion that the administration’s allies in Silicon Valley can quickly produce large numbers of nimble, affordable, and lethal next generation weapons that will give America a decisive edge should be treated with a large grain of salt.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Lutnick touted Tesla, whose CEO is the Trump administration DOGE chief Elon Musk, in a March 19 interview on Fox News.
    — Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Christina Wilkie,Michael Wayland,April Roach,Erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of administration
Noun
  • One tool the federal government could use to shape A.I.’s development is its buying power.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Museum of African-American History Faces Uncertain Future After Federal Grant Terminated The Museum of African American History in Boston is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government abruptly ended its three-year grant.
    — Oumou Fofana, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of government
Noun
  • Additionally, depending on the industry, firms are constrained by various factors when considering shifts in supply chains, such as the availability of supply inputs, infrastructure, the quality and cost of local labor, regulation and governance.
    — Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Success requires getting your hands directly on data governance and quality controls before rolling out any personalization initiatives.
    — Jody Bhagat, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of governance
Noun
  • Meyer’s football track record is proven, and his athletic leadership has extended beyond the field.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Making matters worse, the broken rung is often a leadership blind spot.
    — Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of leadership
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