BusinessAugust 15, 2026
prepositioning
PREE-puh-zish-uh-ning
Definition
The strategic act of placing resources, supplies, or equipment in specific locations in advance of a potential emergency or disaster.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'pre-' (before) and the verb 'position' (to place or arrange). It gained prominence in military and logistics terminology to describe the advanced placement of assets for rapid deployment.
In the news
The article describes humanitarian agencies 'prepositioning' food stocks and supplies in vulnerable regions before the predicted peak of extreme weather, ensuring aid is already in place when the crisis arrives.
East Africa braces for prolonged food crisis as another El Niño season looms
Read the full article ↗The EastAfrican