《物流专业英语》unit-2-supply-chain-.pptVIP

7) What are the objectives of SCM? The objectives of the supply chain are to optimize pre and post-production inventory levels, obtain greater efficiency from labour, equipment and space across the company and provide flexible planning and control mechanisms. 2. Put the following words or phrases into Chinese: 《物流专业英语》Unit-2-Supply-chain- 1. 课文翻译 Text Translation The Supply China Concept 供应链概念 What is a supply chain? A supply chain is a complex logistics system in which raw materials are converted into finished products and then distributed to end users (consumers or companies) (see Figure1). It includes suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centres (DCs) and retail outlets. 什么是供应链？ 供应链是一个复杂的体系，在这个系统里，原材料被转化成成品，然后配送到最终用户(消费者或公司)手里 (见图1)。 它包括供应商、生产商、仓库、配送中心(DCs)和零售网点。 Figure 1: A typical supply chain 图1：典型的供应链 第一层供应商 生产商 配送商 零售商 顾客 The role of logistics in the supply chain As is said in Unit 1, Logistics is part of the supply chain process and it involves the management of the supply chain from start to finish. 物流在供应链中的作用 正如第1单元所述，物流是供应链程序的一部分，它涉及到供应链从始至终的管理。 What is supply chain management? Supply chain management (SCM) is concerned with the integration, coordination and control of the flow of material, information and finances in supply chains. 什么是供应链管理？ 供应链管理(SCM) 涉及到供应链中对材料流、信息流和资金流所进行的整合、协调和控制。 供应链管理图 What is the task of the SCM? The task of the SCM is to design, plan, and execute the supply-related activities at the different stages so as to provide the desired levels of service to customers profitably. SCM的任务是什么？ 供应链管理的任务就是要在不同的阶段对和供应相关联的各项活动进行设计、规划和执行，以便能给客户提供理想的服务水平，并使其获得利润。 Why is supply chain management important? In 2006, US companies spent over $ 1 trillion (10% of GNP) on supply-related activities (movement, storage, and control of products across the supply chain). Eliminating inefficiencies in supply chains can save companies millions of dollars. 为什么供应链管理是重要的？ 在2006年，美国公司在与供应相关联的活动（产品在整个供应链中的流转、存储和控制）花费超过1万亿