物流英语unit 2.pptVIP

M: It is because we must find the 20% of products that represent 80% of the sales. B: Then what? M: Then we can give different treatment to different items. For example ,we can give less space for those on the bottom of the list and we can predict the inventory cost. B: Really？What’s the advantage of doing so? M: We can effectively reduce the inventory cost. You know, the key point in the success of any product lies in the price and the price should include logistics. B: I know. We have to reduce the price to remain competitive. But is it necessary to first work out the constant? M: Yes. The constant can be found for any given warehouse. B: What is the proper procedure? M: It is simple. First list all the items according to their relative sales level ,highest to lowest. Then you can do the calculation. 常数 B: Thank you. Now I feet I know something about this curve, though I have to spend more time to master it. M: Never mind. If you have any more questions about it, don’t hesitate to let me know. B:I certainly will. Questions: 1. How to categorize the products according to equation for 80-20 curve? How do you understand these? 2.Do you think a warehouse manager will give equal space to every kind of products? Task 5Make Up a Dialogue Ⅱ Team work: Make up a dialogue according to the following situation and practice it with your partner. Situation： A is a clerk of a customer service department of a on-line shop. B is a customer. They are talking about the delivery of the goods. Task 5Make Up a Dialogue Tips： 1．Would you please deliver …for me? 2．Would you send … to my house? 3．When can we expect the delivery? 4．All goods bought here can be delivered free. 5．All our goods can be delivered within the 4th ring road. 6．24 hour delivery is guaranteed. 7．I’ll wrap it up nicely for you and have it sent before 5 o’clock this afternoon. 8．Please write your name, address and phone number on the form. Task 5Make Up a Dialogue Make a dialogue using these tips