Definition

A person who plans and manages the movement of goods and services, ensuring everything is organized and efficient.

Example

The logistician coordinated the delivery of supplies to the remote area.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting logistician at the conference yesterday.

Oh really? What do they do exactly?

They specialize in planning and coordinating supply chains.

That sounds like a challenging but important job!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Logistician is formed from "logistic" (from French *logistique*, meaning relating to logistics) and "-ian" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). The word refers to a person who specializes in the planning and organization of complex operations, particularly in logistics.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'logistic' expert who is a 'person' ('-ian') focused on organizing and planning operations.

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