物流英语 unit1.ppt

5. What are the scopes of logistics activities 物流活动的范围是什么 6. 7R theory of logistics Logistics is sometimes described as achieving the “seven rights”: 7R Getting the right thing In the right quantity In the right quality To the right place At the right time In the right condition At the right price 获得适当的物品 以适当的数量 以适当的质量 到达适当的地方 在适当的时间 以适当的状况 以适当的价格 7. What are the four key aspects of logistics什么是物流的四个关键方面 Outcome Logistics managers must make forward-looking plans to produce the desired outcome. He must be outcome-oriented and is ready to coordinate and tackle any issues, difficulties or constraints that may arise in the process of goods movement. 结果 物流经理必须做出具有前瞻性的计划才能产生出理想的结果。他必须以结果为导向并愿意协调和处理在商品流转过程中可能出现的任何问题、困难或制约因素。 Sequence Logistics operation often involves a range of complex activities, which calls for a carefully-planned sequence beforehand in order to enhance efficiency, avoid deadlock or chaos and finally improve overall performance. A bad sequence may delay and even halt the whole operation 顺序 物流运作经常会涉及一系列的复杂活动，这就需要预先有一个仔细规划的顺序来促进效率、避免僵局或混乱并最终提高总体绩效。一个不良的顺序可能延误甚至使整个运作停顿。 Timing In executing the operations/processes, timing is vital, and it is important that all operations be carried out at the best time. Scheduling and rescheduling should be well planned in order to produce optimal time, hence overall aim. 时机选择 在执行运作/程序时，时机选择是至关重要的，重要的是所有运作应当在最佳的时间来进行。时序安排以及时序再安排应当得到良好的规划，以便产生最佳的时间，并因此而产生最佳的总体目标。 Location Movement operations are carried out in each point, namely warehouses, distribution centers, retail outlets, etc. All these points/locations are vital links that cannot be overlooked. 地点 流转运作是在每个点来执行的，即仓库、配送中心、零售网店等。所以这些点/地点均为不可忽视的至关重要的环节。 8. All facets of logistics 物流面面观 From a wider prospective, we can conclude that logistics is or is about: The flow and storage of goods, people, finance, services and related information Physical distribution or distribution of physical goods An integral part of the supply chain Integration and optimization