unit5 International Logistics课件.ppt

Unit 5;Table of Contents;Unit Introduction; This unit will help you get a general concept of international logistics, know about the most famous logistics corporation of China, and learn how to fill in some logistics certificates. Check whether you understand all the words and expressions below. If you have some difficulty, try Task 1 first, then look up the words in a dictionary.;Professional Words Expressions;consignment bulk carrier measurement gross weight merchant fleet bill of loading freight forwarding commercial invoice containership;Task 1;Column A;Column A;Column A;Comprehensive Reading;International Logistics;Furthermore, current business conditions make the distinction between domestic and international distribution[1] unimportant. Successful enterprises have realized that to survive and in today’s business environment, they need to adopt a worldwide, global view of business.; Definition Now, an increasing number of companies are becoming involved in international markets through exporting, licensing, joint ventures, and ownership. This trend should continue. With this expansion into global marketing comes a need to develop worldwide logistics networks.;The international logistics executive will have to acquire a wide range of skills not needed in domestic logistics—skills in area such as international finance, documentation, political science, and foreign business practices and customs. As the firm expands internationally, the concepts of an logistics management and total cost trade-off analysis become more and more complex and difficult to manage. [2]; Export Import The initial stage of international trade is characterized by export and import. A participating organization is typically focused on internal operations and views international transactions in terms of what they will do for domestic business. An export and import business orientation influences logistics decisions in