De logistiek
Example: De logistiek speelt een cruciale rol in de financiën.
Definition
"De logistiek" refers to the management and coordination of the flow of goods, services, and information from origin to consumption. It plays a crucial role in finances by optimizing supply chains, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery to meet business and customer needs.
Etymology
The word "de logistiek" comes from the Greek word 'logistikos', meaning skilled in calculating. It entered Dutch through French 'logistique', originally relating to military supply and movement. Did you know? The term evolved to cover all aspects of organizing resources efficiently in both military and commercial contexts.
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"De logistiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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