物流专业英语

Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics

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1.1 Defining Logistics

1.2 Definition of Logistics

1.3 Activities of Logistics

1.4 Aims of Logistics

1.5 Importance of Logistics

1.6 Emerging Trends in Logistics

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Unit 2 Customer Service Management

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2. 1 Introduction

2.2 Customer Relationship Management

2.3 Order Cycle Time

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Unit 3 Procurement

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3.1 Introduction

3.2 Importance of Procurement

3.3 Procurement Steps

3.4 Selection of Bidders

3.5 Bidding Process

3.6 MRP， MRP II and ERP

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Unit 4 Distribution

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4.1 Introduction

4. 2 Distribution Operation Cycle

4. 3 Distribution Channel

4. 4 Distribution Network Design

4. 5 Distribution Strategy

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Unit 5 Transportation

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5.1 Definition

5.2 Mode of Transport

5.3 Mode Characteristics and Selection

5.4 Intermodal Transport

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Unit 6 Packaging

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6.1 Introduction

6.2 Packaging Materials

6.3 Packaging Design

6.4 Packaging Technology

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Unit 7 Inventory Management

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7.1 Introduction

7.2 Rationale for Having Inventory

7.3 Reasons against Inventories

7.4 Types of Inventory

7.5 Inventory-related Costs

7.6 Inventory Management Models

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Unit 8 Warehousing Management

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8. 1 Introduction

8. 2 The Role of Warehouses

8. 3 Types of Warehouses

8. 4 Warehouse Operations

8. 5 Warehouse Management Systems （WMS）

8. 6 Trends

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Unit 9 Supply Chain Management

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9.1 Introduction

9.2 The Supply Chain Revolution

9.3 Basic Concepts of Supply Chain Management

9.4 Key Attributes in Supply Chain Management

9.5 Barriers to Supply Chain Management

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Unit 10 International Logistics

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10.1 Historical Development of International Logistics

10. 2 International Logistics Infrastructure

10.3 Challenges and Difficulties in International Logistics

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Unit 11 Logistics Information Technology

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11.1 Internet

11.2 Web Services

11.3 EDI

11.4 Bar Coding and Scanning

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Unit 12 The Third Party Logistics

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12.1 What is TPL？

12.2 The Reasons for the Growth of Third Party Logistics

12.3 Guidelines for Selecting and Managing the Right 3PL Provider

12.4 The Future

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Unit 13 New Trends in Logistics

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13.1 Time-sensitive Strategies in Both Manufacturing and Commerce

13.2 The Development of Electronic Commerce

13.3 Superiority of Networks

13.4 Trends in Logistics and Distribution

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References

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