物流专业英语unit 1 Introduction to Logistics.ppt

Thus, the new challenge is how to manage the product and information flows around the world. The increased pressure on managing these operations further underscored the importance of logistics as an area for optimization. 2.Information Technology Another contributor that led to an increased presence for logistics was the explosion in information technology and use of computers throughout the 1980s and onwards. The use of the internet and increased bandwidth capacity further enhanced and enabled quick connectivity and collaborative relationships that reduced inventories and created a Just-In-Time operating opportunity for organizations. These efficiencies reduced errors, increased fill-rates and cut overall operating costs for organizations. The modern logistics focuses on the information flows, such as those of order, status and contract. 3.Future Challenges As the business landscape constantly changes with mergers acquisitions and as globalization grows, there are corresponding changes in the supply chain that need to continuously be optimized to ensure least total supply chain costs. 1. What is the logistics? 2. Indicate the importance of logistics. 3. Explain the functions of logistics. 4. Explain the features of logistics. * * * * * * New Words and Terms logistics n. 后勤学， 物流 consumption n.消费，消费量 technology n.技术，工艺 transportation n.运输 inventory n.存货 profitability n.收益性，赢利性 communication n.沟通，交流 delivery n.交货，移交，交付 destination n.目的地，终点 constitute vt.组成，构成，制定 deteriorate vi.使恶化，变坏 implement n.贯彻，实现，执行 conform v.使遵守，符合，一致 strategic adj.战略上的 procurement n.采购 warehousing n.仓储 interchangeably adv.可互换地 distribution n.分配，分销 customer service 客户服务 pall