物流专业英语教程1~13.ppt

UNIT 1 Passage A —— ——Introduction to logistics Passage B —— ——Logistics management Passage A Introduction to logistics Definition of Logistics Definition of Logistics Notes Notes Notes 3.To avoid potential misunderstanding about the meaning of logistics, this book adopts the current definition provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)—one of the worlds most prominent organizations for logistics professionals. Notes 3.To avoid potential misunderstanding about the meaning of logistics, this book adopts the current definition provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)—one of the worlds most prominent organizations for logistics professionals. Notes 4. Logistics is the process of planning, implement and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirement. Notes 4. Logistics is the process of planning, implement and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirement. Notes 5.First, logistics is a process of plan, implement, and control. Of particular importance is the word and, which suggests that logistics should be involved in all three activities, planning, implementing, controlling一not just one or two. Topic for discussion 1. Is logistics a new concept? If it is not, do you know anything about the origin and history of logistics? Please share the information you have with group member. 2. How much do you know about the literal meaning of logistics? 3. Why do the advances in information technology make it increasingly easy—and less costly-for companies to obtain important information to make logistics decision? UNIT 1 Passage