Glossary You Are @ Home/ Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z L Leverage Taking something small and exploding it. Can be financial or technological. Local Area Network (LAN) A data communications network spanning a limited geographical area, usually a few miles at most, providing communications between computers and peripheral devices. Logistics The function of sourcing and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities.