unit1-Introduction-to-logistics

1、,物流专业英语English for Logistics,Contents,Unit 1,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Passage A Introduction to Logistics,Logistics is the management of the flow of the goods, information and other resources in a repair cycle between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the require

2、ments of customers. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, detailed list, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and occasionally security. Logistics is a channel of the supply chain which adds the value of time and place utility. Today the complexity of productio

3、n logistics can be modeled, analyzed, visualized and optimized by plant simulation software. The term logistics comes from the Greek logos (), meaning speech, reason, ratio, rationality, language, phrase, and more specifically from the Greek word logistiki (), meaning accounting and financial organi

4、zation. lodge Its original use was to describe the science of movement, supplying the most common are as follows: Materials Management Channel Management Distribution (or Physical Distribution) Business or Logistics Management Supply Chain Management,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Notes,1. Logistics

5、is the management of the flow of the goods, information and other resources in a repair cycle between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of customers. 本句虽然很长，但为简单句；句中in order to引导出目的状语。全句可译为：物流是从原产地到消费地之间，在维修周期内对产品、信息和其他资源的一种管理流程，其目的是满足消费者的需要。 2. Logis

6、tics management is that part of the supply chain which plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer and legal requirements. 本句

7、为定语从句；由which引导的定语从句修饰supply chain。全句可译为：物流管理是供给链中负责规划。执行和控制往返物品迅速有效地流动和储存，提供原产地及消费地之间的服务及相关信息，以满足顾客需要并符合法律规定。,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,New Words,logistics n. 物流，后勤 management n. 经营，管理 flow n. 流程，流动 resource n. 资源，财力 origin n. 起源，由来 consumption n. 消费 requirement n. 需求，要求 involve vt. 包括 integrati

8、on n. 综合 transportation n. 运输 warehousing n. 入仓库，仓库贮存 packaging n. 包装 occasionally adv. 有时候，偶尔 security n. 安全 channel n. 通道，频道 complexity n. 复杂的事物，复杂性,model vt. 模仿，模拟 n. 模仿 visualize vt. 形象，形象化 optimize vt. 使最优化 Greek n. 希腊语，希腊人 ratio n. 比，比率 rationality n. 合理性 accounting n. 会计学 lodge n. 山林小屋，旅馆 vi.

9、 存放，寄存 describe vt. 描写，记述 military adj. 军事的，军用的 ammunition n. 军火，弹药 ration n. 定量，配给量 distribution n. 分配，分发，配给物 implement vt. 贯彻, 实现 storage n. 贮藏（量），存储 logistician n. 物流师,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Phrases and Expressions,repair cycle 维修周期 point of origin 原点，起始点 point of consumption 消费点 meet the

10、requirements of 满足要求 detailed list 详细清单 material handling 原料处理，物料运输 supply chain 供应链 place utility 地点效用，必要的场所 production logistics 生产物流 plant simulation 工厂仿真 come from 来自，源自,financial organization 财政机构 raw material 原材料 finished goods 制成品 forward position 前线阵地 Byzantine empires 拜占庭帝国 military officer

11、 军官 logistics management 物流管理，后勤管理 forward and reverse 正反向 legal requirement 法律要求,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Task 1 Mark the following statements with T (True) or F (False) according to the passage. 1. The flow management of the goods, information and other resources is called logistics. 2. Logis

12、tics management is regarded as an effective channel of the supply chain. 3. The term logistics come originally from Roman. 4. A professional working in the field of logistics management is called a manager. 5. The main work of a logistician is logistics management.,T,T,F,F,T,Unit 1 What Is the Logis

13、tics?,Task 2 Translate the following phrases into Chinese or English. 1. material handling _ 2. 地点效用 3. finished goods _ 4. 生产物流 5. supply chain _ 6. 维修周期 7. legal requirement _ 8. 物流管理,原料处理,place utility,制成品,production logistics,供应链,material handling,法律要求,logistics management,Unit 1 What Is the Log

14、istics?,Passage B Business Logistics,Logistics as a business concept evolved in the 1950s. Business logistics can be defined as“having the right item in the right quantity at the right time at the right place for the right price in the right condition to the right customer”, and is the science of pr

15、ocess. The main functions of a qualified logistician include inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and the organizing and planning of these activities. Logisticians combine a professional knowledge of each of these functions to coordinate resources in an organiz

16、ation. There are two fundamentally different forms of logistics: one optimizes a steady flow of material; the other coordinates a sequence of resources to carry out some project. Production logistics The term production logistics is used to describe logistic processes within an industry. The purpose

17、 of production logistics is to ensure that each machine and workstation is being fed with the right product in the right quantity and quality at the right time. The concern is not the transportation itself, but to streamline and control the flow through value-adding processes and eliminate non-value

18、-adding,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,ones. Production logistics can be applied to existing as well as new plants. Manufacturing in an existing plant is a constantly changing process. Production logistics provides the means to achieve customer response and capital efficiency. Warehouse management sy

19、stems and warehouse control systems Although there is some functionality overlap, the differences between warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS) can be significant. A WMS plans a weekly activity forecast based on such factors as statistics and trends, whereas a WCS ac

20、ts like a floor supervisor, working in real time to get the job done by the most effective means. For instance, a WMS can tell the system it is going to need five of stock-keeping unit (SKU) A and five of SKU B hours in advance, but by the time it acts, other considerations may have come into play.

21、A WCS can prevent that problem by working in real time and adapting to the situation by making a last-minute decision based on current activity and operational status. Working synergistically, WMS and WCS can resolve these issues.,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,New Words,process n. 过程，方法，步骤 qualified

22、 adj. 有资格的 inventory n. 详细目录，存货 consultation n. 咨询 organize vt. 组织 coordinate vt. 调整，整理 adj. 同等的 fundamentally adv. 基础地，根本地 sequence n. 次序，顺序 workstation n. 工作站 streamline adj. 流线型的 eliminate vt. 排除，消除 existing adj. 现有的 constantly adv. 不变地，经常地 achieve vt. 完成，达到,capital n. 资本，资金 functionality n. 功能 s

23、ignificant adj. 有意义的，重要的 forecast vt. 预测，预报 factor n. 因素，要素 statistics n. 统计表 trend n. 倾向, 趋势 whereas conj. 然而，鉴于，尽管 consideration n. 体谅，考虑 current adj. 当前的，通用的，流通的 synergistically adv. 互相作用促进地 resolve vt. 解决，决心解决,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Phrases and Expressions,business logistics 企业物流 right qu

24、antity 适当的数量，合适的数量 right time 恰好的时机 right place 恰好的地点 right price 适当的价格 inventory management 库存管理 professional knowledge 专业知识 steady flow 稳流 logistic processes 物流过程,changing process 变革过程 warehouse management systems (WMS) 仓库管理系统，仓储管理系统 warehouse control systems (WCS) 仓储控制系统 floor supervisor 生产主管 sto

25、ck-keeping unit (SKU) 库存单位 in advance 预先，提前 come into play 开始起作用 adapt to 适合 operational status 操作状态,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,综合运费率,实际总重量,智能化搬运车,平均存货水平,实际容积重量,到达通知书,Task 3 Recognize the following abbreviations. Then translate them into corresponding Chinese terms.,自动仓储系统,货物到达,事先送货预告,自动补货,Unit 1

26、 What Is the Logistics?,Task 4 Match the words or phrases on the left with their meanings on the right.,A B 1. 物流过程 A. operational status 2. 生产物流 B. stock-keeping unit 3. 企业物流 C. logistic processes 4. 操作状态 D. changing process 5. 库存管理 E. production logistics 6. 仓库管理系统 F. warehouse control systems 7.

27、库存单位 G. business logistics 8. 生产主管 H. inventory management 9. 仓储控制系统 I. warehouse management systems 10. 变革过程 J. floor supervisor,C,E,G,A,H,I,B,G,F,D,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Task 5 The following is a logistics system. After reading, you are required to choose the suitable terms given below.,Tr

28、ader,Raw Materials,Supplier,Manufacturing,Distribution,Retail Store,Consumer,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Evolution of Logistical Integration, 19602000 The evolution of logistics has been characterized by an increasing degree of integration, a trend that was underlined in the 1960s as a key area fo

29、r future productivity improvements since the system was highly fragmented. This led to consolidation into two distinct functions related to materials management and physical distribution. This process moved further in the 1990s with a functional integration and the emergence of logistics in a true s

30、ense. However, only with the implementation of modern information and communication technologies did a more complete integration became possible with the emergence of supply chain management. It allows for the integrated management and control of information, finance and goods flows and made possibl

31、e a new range of production and distribution systems. Step by step, and according to improvements in information and communication technologies, the two ends of the assembly line became integrated into the logistics of the supply chain: the timely supply of raw materials and components from outside,

32、 and the effective organization of distribution and marketing.,Part II Hand-on Practice,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,续表,续表,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Task 6 Match the following brands in Column A with their Chinese equivalents in Column

33、 B.,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Task 6 Match the following brands in Column A with their Chinese equivalents in Column B.,C,G,A,H,F,B,D,E,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Part III Translation,Task 7 Translate the following passage into Chinese. Logistics Field Given the services performed by logistic

34、s, one can distinguish the main fields of it as it follows: Procurement Logistics consists of activities such as market research, requirements planning, make-or-buy decisions, supplier management, ordering, and order controlling. The targets in procurement logistics might be contradictorymaximize th

35、e efficiency by focusing on core competences, and minimization of procurement costs. Production Logistics connects procurement to distribution logistics. The main function of production logistics is to use the available production capacities to produce the products needed in distribution logistics.

36、Production logistics activities are related to organizational concepts, layout planning, production planning and control. Distribution Logistics has, as main tasks, the delivery of the finished products to the customer. It consists of order processing, warehousing, and transportation. Distribution l

37、ogistics is necessary because the time, place, and quantity of production differ with the time, place, and quantity of consumption. Disposal Logistics main function is to reduce logistics cost(s), enhance service(s), and save natural resources.,Unit 1 What Is the Logistics?,Visiting Logistics Compan

38、y Sample Dialogue 1 A: Welcome to our company. Ill show you around and explain the logistic company as we go along. B: Thatll be most helpful. A: This is our office building. We have all the administrative departments here. Down there is the sales section, advertising section and distribution areas,

39、 etc. B: How much do you spend on advertising logistics every year? A: About 7%. This way, please. Id like you to see our showroom. Almost our companys logistics processes can be seen in it. B: Whats that building opposite us? A: Thats our warehouse. We keep a stock just to satisfy the urgent needs of our customers. B: If I placed an order now, how long would it be before I coul