The so-called establishment of logistics refers to the number of personnel and post arrangement stipulated by the state or the higher authorities for some institutions (especially administrative or public institutions), which is the main basis for the state finance or higher authorities to allocate funds and carry out effective management.

The so-called logistics establishment refers to the establishment for logistics personnel. Logistics establishment is different from administrative establishment (including civil servants) and career establishment. The former mainly provides logistics support for the latter, including transportation services (drivers) and catering services (canteen staff).