物流专业英语5.ppt

The challenges of developing IOIS The difference of traditional system and Intelligent decision support systems New words exponentially Adv. 指数地 entity n. 实体 distributors n. 经销商 vacuum n.adj. 真空，空间;真空的 laptop n. 膝上型电脑 magnitude n. 大小，数量，巨大，广大 obsloete Adj.n. 荒废的，陈旧的；废词，陈腐的人 New words proliferation n. 增殖 visualize Vt.vi. 形象，想像；显现 repetitive Adj. 重复的，反复性的 outbound Adj. 开往外地的，开往国外的 brand n.vt. 商标，牌子；污辱 preexist v,. 先前存在的 vendor n. 卖主 Sentence Explanations 1. Managers developing information system should not visualize information as a set of repetitive transactions between entities such as buyers and suppliers,or distributors and retailers. 经理们开发信息系统不应该把信息想像为一套重复的在实体间的交易，如买方、卖方、经销商、零售商之间的交易。 Sentence Explanations 2.What makes these systems so important is the instability caused by inaccurate forecasts. 致使这些（信息）系统如此重要的原因是由不精确预测所引起的不稳定性。 3.As many authors have done,we have emphasized in this book the need for integration of the different logistics information system into a single system that spans multiple functions and process. 正如许多作者所做的，我们在本书的中重点在对不同物流信息系统整合成一个能覆盖多个功能和过程的信息系统的需求. Reading material(A) IOIS in Support of Manufacturing Networking Networking among small manufacturing firms is a growing phenomenon. New initiatives will be enabled as small manufacturers begin to build IS infrastructures, driven by decreasing costs, increased customer pressure for EDI capabilities, growing interest in and easier access to external databases, and competitive requirements for rapid response. While information systems are expected to become a major factor in supporting manufacturing networking, they will not be sufficient to establish and manage these networks. A new type of intermediary - the “trust” intermediary will assure reliance on and maintain confidence in this type of relationship. IS support will help these networks quickly respond to opportunities in a highly competitive global environment. Using some exploratory case studies, this