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Conductor
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Catalogue
╬Unit One Introduction to logistics
╬Unit Two Distribution
╬Unit Three Transportation
╬Unit Four Supply chain management
╬Unit Five Warehouse management
╬Unit Six Packaging
╬Unit Seven Logistics Information Management
╬Unit Eight Logistic decision-making
╬Unit Nine Materials Management
╬Unit Ten New technology in logistics
Logistics English
Listening
Bummed Bummed Out
Chill Chill Out
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Background
Shipper ConsigneeLocal Trucking Carrier
Bank / Insurance
Manufacturer Manufacturer
Custom Broker
實物流資訊流
金流
ForwarderForwarder
Shipping Agency
海關 海關
Arrangement
Container Yard / Terminal
Warehouse
Bank / Insurance
Container Yard / Terminal
Warehouse
Local Trucking
Custom Broker
Warehouse Distribution
Center
Flow of goods, information,
cash……
From origin to consumption.
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If you want crayon, Where to buy?Where to buy?
Maybe choose Wal-mart.
But do you ever think of how the But do you ever think of how the
crayons from producer to you?crayons from producer to you?
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DistrbutionCenter
DistrbutionCenter Manufacture
Inter-mediart
Supplier
Customer
Well, many different and Well, many different and
necessary aspects of logistics. necessary aspects of logistics.
Then what’s the strategy of Then what’s the strategy of
Wal-mart’s logistics?Wal-mart’s logistics?
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Reading
Text A
Wal-Mart's Density Strategy for Logistics
1. What benefit can Wal-mart get if stores are close together?
2. What is Wal-mart’s routine emphasis to its workers?
3. What is the meaning of “sweet spot”?
4. What did Kmart do when it opened its first stores in 1962?
5.Which statement is not mentioned?
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Reading
Text B
Definition of logistics
and supply chain management
1. What is logistics?
2. Is logistics a separated economic activity?
3.What is the meaning of resources in logistics?
4. What is the major difference between the traditional logistics concept and supply chain management?
5. What is the second level of planning and organizing activities in logistics?
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What does the term “logistics” original from?
"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 Russian's and who later founded the
Military Academy of St. Peter burg, first used
the term in the early 19th century,
Antoine Henri Jomini
Reading Text B
Logistics English
Asia BuyingOffice
Head Office
Asia WarehouseConsolidation Yard
US DC
Store
AsiaFactoryReplenishment
5 Day Lead Time
ASN
Factory PO Factory PO2W Lead
TimeFacto
ry POR
ecei
vin
g
FactoryOn WaterImportWarehouse
Store
Inventory Production
Reading Text B
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Evolution of the Logistics management concept
Logistics management concept has evolved over the last
three decades from the narrowly defined distribution management
to the integrated management of the global supply chains.
Reading Text B
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Productionprocess
Rawmaterials
Customer
Customer
Customer
Partssupplier
Partssupplier
Partssupplier
Rawmaterials
Material management / Logistics
Reading Text B
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Physical distribution / Logistics
Productionprocess
Customer
Customer
Customer
Rawmaterials
Rawmaterials
Intermediary
Intermediary
Reading Text B
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Physical distribution / Logistics
Customer
Productionprocess
Rawmaterials
Customer
Customer
Rawmaterials
Partssupplier
Partssupplier
Partssupplier
Intermediary
Intermediary
Material management / Logistics
Logistics
Reading Text B
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Facility location
Production planning
Demand forecasting
Inventory management
Transportation
Customer service
Package
Purchasing
Information processing
Storage and Materials handling
Other activities After-sales parts and service support Maintenance functions Return goods handling Recycling operations
Logistics SystemLogistics System
Reading Text B
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Logistics can be briefly described like this:
Logistics means having the right thing,
at the right place,
at the right time.Logistics also can be defined as
material management, or physical
distribution, or a comprehensive
process.
Reading Text B
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Evolution of the Logistics management concept
Logistics management concept has evolved over the last
three decades from the narrowly defined distribution management
to the integrated management of the global supply chains.
Reading Text B
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EUROPE ASIA
N. AMERICA
S. AMERICA
OCEANIA
AFRICA
Reading Text B
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Reading Text B
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Now, everybody, it’s the time to do some practice!
Logistics English
Speaking
1. What is the definition of logistics?
Interative process
Act of planning, organizing and managing activities that
provide goods or services
Procurement, maintenance, distribution, and
replacement of personnel and material
The detailed planning and organization of a large
complex operation, such as a military campaign
Logistics English
Speaking
2. What’s the definition of SCM?
Supply chain management
Oversight of materials, information, and finance
Involves coordinating and integrating three flows
The product flow
The information flow
The finances flow
Logistics English
Speaking
3. Do you think there is any difference between
logistics and SCM?
SCM Logistics
Active management. Relate to part or parts with the supply chain.
Includes purchasing, sourcing, procurement,
buying, manufacturing operations, production
scheduling and inventory control and materials
management, facilities location planning, the
information technology to coordinate between
suppliers, the company, and customers.
Includes physical distribution, warehousing,
freight transportation.
Exist in both service and manufacturing
organizations.
An optimization process of the location,
movement and storage of resources from the
point of origin, through various economic
activities, to the final consumer.
Logistics English
Dialogues
Allen Smith, a logistical professor from the
United States, is talking to Liu Gang, a Chinese
graduate who is keen to know more about
logistics.
Speaking
Logistics English
L: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. I’m here for some
information about logistics.
S: Is logistics appealing to you?
L : Yes. I’m quite interested in it, but it sounds like
something new, a newborn baby.
S: No, it is anything but a newborn baby. It came into being
with the advent of civilization.
Speaking
Logistics English
L: Does modern logistics mean transportation and
delivery?
S: It’s not the whole story. Modern logistics is related to
the effective and efficient flow of materials and
information. They are vital to customers and clients in
various sectors of the economic society. It includes:
package, warehousing, material handling, inventory,
transport, and so on.
L : Oh, it’s such a complex system.
Speaking
Logistics English
S: Yeah, it is the systematic management of the various
activities.
L: What about the present situation in relation to
logistics in China?
S: A very good question. China is developing amazingly.
The new economic growth needs more logistics
experts, but Chinese logistics is at the infant stage
though Chinese people have made a lot if attempt
during the past decade.
L: I quite agree with you.
Speaking
Logistics English
S: You know, the total cost in logistics in China is higher
compared with that in industrialized countries. It should
be lowered. So you young people can make a headway
in logistics and herald the new economic growth.
L: Thank you for your information. I’m more confident in
my future career concerning logistics.
Speaking
Logistics English
Writing
Department of Communications and Logistics
Zhonghua Technical College 100086
Beijing, China
Feb. 25th , 2011
Department of Logistics Mnagement
Asian University
Shanghai, China
Dear Sir,
I am………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………
Sincerely yours,
XX XX
Thank you for your listening!