物流专业英语3,4.pptVIP

UNIT Ⅳ INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Key point:the classification of warehouse, warehouse equipment,functions of inventory Difficult points:control of inventories Requirements: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to have a good command of the major benefit of private warehousing, contract warehouse and public warehouse Were employed all kinds of handling equipment in Modern warehouses Part ⅠThe Classification of Warehouse Abstract: The article introduces three kinds of warehouse and discuss their characteristic. Key words: enterprise, merchandise, facility, benefits of private warehousing , flexibility New Words n. 相反 fixed or variable fee n. 固定费用和可变费用 evolve from . 从……..演变而来 segment n. 部分 alternative adj. 两者（或两者以上）挑一的 priority v. 优先配给 motivated adj. 有动机的，目的明确的 mislead v. 使误解 in contrast New Words intangible adj. 无形的，难以确定的 leverage v. 调节 on the basis of 以…….为基础 profit markup 利润合算 return processing 回收处理 Sentence Explanations [Para1] The benefits of 即the advantage of [Para3] Private warehouses provide more control since the enterprise has absolute decision-making authority over all activities and priorities in the facility. 自营仓库具有更大的控制优势，因为公司在所有活动和优先（使用）设施设备方面有绝对的决策权。 [Para7] Almost any combination of services can be arranged with the operator either for a short term or a long duration. 几乎所有的多功能服务都可以与合作者进行短期的或长期的合作。 [Para9] The lower variable cost may be the result of lower pay scales, better productivity, or economy of scale. 较低的支付水平、更高的生产率或经济规模产生了较低的可变成本。 [Para12] The long-term relationship and shared risk will result in lower cost than typical public warehouse arrangements, although minimum fixed assets are still required for facilities. 长期的合作关系和共担风险会使费用比典型的公共仓库管理低，虽然还是需要少量的固定资产。 Questions: 1、How many kinds of inventory are there? What are they? 2、Why is it impossible to find a warehouse for lease that fits the exact requirements of a firm? 3、What is the major benefit