The detailed planning and organization of getting people, supplies, or equipment from one place to another.
From French 'logistique,' derived from 'logis' meaning 'lodging' or 'quarters.' The term originated in military contexts in the 1800s to describe the supply and movement of troops, then broadened to any complex organization of resources.
Modern supply chain logistics are so optimized that Amazon can predict what you'll want to buy before you know it, positioning inventory in warehouses using AI algorithms. The average package travels 600+ miles through multiple logistics hubs—it's like an invisible river of stuff constantly flowing underneath our cities!
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