Translation guide
The practical organization of moving people, goods, or information, or the detailed planning needed to make something happen.
The management of the flow of goods, materials, or people from origin to destination.
The standard term for physical distribution and logistics in business contexts. Covers transportation, warehousing, and delivery.
物流コストを削減する必要がある。
We need to reduce logistics costs.
この会社は物流システムに力を入れている。
This company is focusing on its logistics system.
Loanword from English, used in business and military contexts. Often implies a broader, more strategic view than 物流.
ロジスティクス管理の専門家を募集している。
We are hiring logistics management specialists.
Specifically military logistics, referring to supply lines and support for armed forces.
兵站が途絶えると作戦は失敗する。
If logistics are cut off, the operation will fail.
The practical coordination of complex activities, events, or operations.
Refers to making arrangements or preparations, such as booking venues, transportation, or scheduling. Often used with する.
旅行の手配はもう済みましたか？
Have you already made the travel arrangements?
会議の手配を彼に任せた。
I left the meeting logistics to him.
The step-by-step planning and preparation for an event or task. Emphasizes the process and order of actions.
Management or running of an event, organization, or system. Focuses on the operational side.
A natural phrase meaning 'to make a concrete plan,' often used when discussing the logistics of something.
まずは具体的な計画を立てましょう。
First, let's figure out the logistics.
In casual English, 'logistics' often just means 'the practical details.' Japanese uses different words depending on context. Saying ロジスティクス for everyday planning sounds overly technical.
物流 is the standard term for physical distribution and transport. ロジスティクス is a loanword often used in strategic or military contexts, or when emphasizing a modern, integrated approach. In most business settings, 物流 is sufficient.
パーティーの手配は私がやります。
I'll handle the logistics for the party.
そのプロジェクトの段取りは複雑だ。
The logistics of the project are complicated.
I need to figure out the logistics of moving.
彼は段取りが上手だ。
He is good at logistics (organizing things).
イベントの運営は大変だ。
The logistics of running an event are tough.