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Chapter one Overview of Logistics ;Learning objective;Text One: Logistics : what it is ;Logistics is a hot topic in China and the whole world. Although it is anything but a newborn baby, lots of people have limited awareness of, and knowledge about logistics. Logistics is much more than flow of goods. Definition provided by CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ) ;Definition of logistics;Analysis of logistics definition(1) ;Analysis of logistics definition(2);Analysis of logistics definition(3);Analysis of logistics definition(4);Notes:;2. To avoid potential misunderstanding about the meaning of logistics, this book adopts the current definition provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) ——one of the world’s most prominent organizations for logistics professionals. 为了避免可能发生的对物流含义的误解，本书采用美国供应链管理专业协会（前身为美国物流管理协会）目前的定义，该协会是全世界物流专业领域中最著名的组织。 to avoid something (doing something) 避免 Example: She tried to avoid answering my questions. ;3. Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirements. 物流是计划、实施和控制商品、服务和信息的从源头到消费的全过程的快速、高效的流动和储存，以满足客户的需求。 efficient指的是效率高的,有能力的；而effective 强调的是有效的，有影响的。 ;4. First, logistics is a process of “plan, implement, and control.” Of particular importance is the word “and”, which suggests that logistics should be involved in all three activities, planning, implementing, controlling—not just one or two. 首先，物流是“计划、执行与控制”的过程。特别重要的是这个“与”字，它指出物流应该包括所有这三方面——计划，执行和控制——而不仅仅是其中一个或两个方面。 ;Topic for Discussion: 讨论话题;Knowledge Linkage;Text Two: Activities in the logistical System;Logistical activities:;Demand forecasting;Transportation;Inventory Management ;;Warehousing ;Packaging;Materials handling ;Information management;Procurement Procurement refers to the raw materials, component parts, and supplies bo