物流专业英语1.ppt

PART Ⅰ The Definition of Logistics Abstract: The article introduces various definitions of different editions and the evolution of the logistics management concept. Key words: logistics ; systematic management; internally integrated logistics ; externally integrated logistics ; global supply chain management New Words Sentence Explanations [Para.1] “Logistics” is a term, which originates from both the army and French. According to the French, the Baron of Jomini, who of Swiss origin who had served in Napoleon’s army before joining the Russians and who later founded the Military Academy of St. Petersburg, first used the term in the early 19th century. So in a military sense, the term ‘logistics’ encompasses transport organization, army replenishments and material maintenance. “物流”或“后勤”一词其实源于军队， 对其词义解释亦有多个不同版本， 根据法国人阐述之词义， 该词早于十九世纪初被祖文尼男爵率先采用。祖文尼是一名原藉瑞士的军官，他在投奔俄罗斯军队之前在拿破伦军中服役， 其后一手创立“圣彼得堡军事学院”。就军事意识而言，物流管理―词意即运输编制、军队补给和物料保养。 [Para.3] The introduction of containers and the development of information technology have brought about the development and improvement of logistics’ activities. 货柜的发明以及信息技术发达， 都从技术方面推动了物流活动的发展。 [Para.6] Operationally, companies realize that by regrouping the different aspects of logistics and instead of viewing them as separate processes, substantial savings can be made within their business’s outgoing expenditure. 从运营角度来看， 把各个不同程序集中来处理， 更会替公司大量节省金钱。这亦因此是一个创新的管理概念。 [Para.10] The concept of benefits is a multifaceted one that goes beyond the product or service itself to include issues regarding timing, quantity, supporting services, location, and cost. 利益的概念是多方面的，不仅仅包括产品和服务本身，还包含及时、数量、技术支持、位置和成本。 [Para.12] In other words, they are much more concerned with the flow of finished goods from the end of the production line to the customer. 换句话说，公司更关注的是产成品从生产线到消费者手中的这一过程。 [Para.17] Physical distribution approach has gained wide acceptance among various manufacturers and distributors