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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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!