09《物流专业英语》_PPT_Unit_9_The_logistics_distribution_process.ppt

A typical distribution process Distribution of goods is one of the core logistics operations. The logistics efficiency to a great extent depends on the operator’s distribution capacity. We may well say that logistics is in a sense a distribution-driven service. Without distribution, there would be no such thing as “material flow”. Particularly distribution remains the lifeline of the retail sector, and is vital to its performance. 典型的配送流程 商品配送是物流的核心作业之一，物流的效率在很大程度上取决于经营者的配送能力，从某种意义上讲，可以说物流就是配送驱动型的服务，没有配送，也就没有所谓的“物料流”。配送尤其已成为零售业的生命线，对零售业的业绩至关重要。 In practice, the logistics distribution mode varies with operator, nature of product, location, and other factors. Even the same DC may simultaneously adopt a number of differentiated distribution modes as per the specific situations. 在实际运作中，物流配送模式会因经营者、产品性质、地域等因素的不同而不同，甚至同一配送中心也可能根据具体情况而同时采用若干个有差异化的配送模式。 In general, a typical DC may execute the following operation processes: 一般来说，典型的配送中心会执行如下作业流程： Stock-up 备货 Storage 储存 Multi part loads 配装 Picking/groupage 分拣配货 Processing 配送加工 Delivery service 送达服务 Shipment 配送运输 Each component of the distribution process shall be discussed in detail in Unit 10. 配送程序的各个部分将在第10单元中详细讨论。 以上内容为第一学时内所应完成的内容 课堂教学之—— Step 5 阅读材料 提示：这部分内容由教师指导，学生自学。以提高学生的自主学能力。 Walmart’s distribution system 沃尔玛的配送体系 At present Walmart owns more than 20 DCs, providing service respectively to over 2,500 retail outlets in 18 states across the States. 现在沃尔玛拥有20多家配送中心，分别服务于美国18个州超过2500家商场。 Many large chain stores outsource all their shipment tasks to specialist freight forwarders in hopes of reducing costs. However Walmart has long persisted in having its own fleet and drivers in order to maintain flexibility and optimal service. 许多大连锁店都是将运输工作包给专业货运公司，希望这样可以降低成本，但沃尔玛一直坚持拥有自己的车队和司机，以保持灵活性和优化服务。 Walmart’s automated replenishment system has adopted the technologies of bar code (UPC – universal product code), RFDC (radio frequency data communication) and computerized automatic analy