logistics
lo.gis.tics \lo--'jis-tiks, l*-\ n [F logistique art of calculating, logistics, fr. Gk logistike- a] pl but sing or pl in constr rt of calculating, fr. fem. of logistikos of calculation, fr. logizein to calculate, fr. logos reason : the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military materiel, f acilities, and personnel