nounfemininepl: N/A (typically used in singular form)
logística
1. The detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, particularly the management of supplies, personnel, and facilities
The logistics of organizing the conference took three months of planning.
A logística de organizar a conferência levou três meses de planejamento.
2. The branch of military science dealing with the procurement, supply, and movement of military matériel and personnel
Military logistics is crucial for successful operations.
A logística militar é crucial para operações bem-sucedidas.
3. The commercial activity of transporting goods and managing their storage and delivery
Modern logistics relies heavily on technology and data analysis.
A logística moderna depende muito de tecnologia e análise de dados.
In Brazil, 'logística' is increasingly important in business vocabulary due to the country's large geographic size and growing e-commerce sector. The logistics industry is a significant economic driver, especially in São Paulo and surrounding regions. The term is used in both military and commercial contexts, with particular emphasis on supply chain management in the retail and manufacturing sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
logistics nightmare - a situation with extremely complicated organizational challenges
iron out the logistics - to resolve organizational or operational difficulties
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