logístico

Logístico is an adjective used in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to matters related to logistics, the planning, execution, and control of the efficient flow and storage of goods, services, information, and other resources from origin to consumption in order to meet customer requirements. The term originated from the broader field of logistics, which has roots in military provisioning and expanded into civil commerce and industry.

In business contexts, logistics encompasses activities such as procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order processing, demand forecasting, production planning, and reverse logistics. It also involves coordinating with suppliers, carriers, and customers, and leveraging information systems like enterprise resource planning (ERP), transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS) to optimize costs and service levels.

The field covers both strategic and operational dimensions, including network design, route optimization, capacity planning, and risk management, as well as sustainability considerations. In public administration and humanitarian work, logistical planning supports disaster response, military support, and development aid.

Logístico is often contrasted with the broader concept of supply chain management, which includes relationships and activities beyond the immediate movement and storage of goods—upstream suppliers and downstream customers are also considered. The term appears in phrases such as logística inversa (reverse logistics), referring to processes for returns, recycling, and disposal.