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Reference KeysChapter OneUnit One What is Logistics？Listeningt PracticeⅠ. Listen to the sentences three times and fill in the blanks with what you exactly heard.1. logistics potential, benefit, advantage2. improve, efficiency, locating3. process, flow, consumers4. view, unseen5. part, supply chain, efficient, effective, origin, consumption Ⅱ.Listen to the passage three times and fill in the blanks with what you exactly heard. deal with logistics department. around the world the point of origin deal with suppliers. located inⅢ.Listen to the dialogues three times and choose the right answer to each question. 1. A. 2. C. 3. A. 4. C 5. DVocabulary BuildingⅡ.Now combine the words in Column A with Column B to make right collocations. Example : supply chain.A Bconsumer collectingmaterial controllinginventory handlinginformation routingtransport responseComprehension ExercisesⅠ.Comprehension questions.1 For examples, transportation, distribution, warehousing and so on.2.Yes, it is. For example, everything we buy from retail stores is moved by all modes of transport.3. Transportation, warehousing, order processing, inventory controlling, routing, information collecting, material handling and so on.4.No, they are interrelated to each other. We should integrate them to achieve maximum profit.Ⅱ. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1.我认为现代物流是世界上最令人兴奋的领域之一。

物流英语试题与参考答案

物流英语试题与参考答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the supply chain management?A. IntegrationB. EfficiencyC. CompetitionD. Flexibility2. The process of converting raw materials into finished goods is known as:A. Inventory managementB. ProductionC. DistributionD. Transportation3. Which of the following is NOT a function of logistics?A. PlanningB. SourcingC. WarehousingD. Research4. Which of the following is the most common method of transportation for international trade?A. Ocean freightB. Air freightC. Rail freightD. Road freight5. What is the term used to describe the movement of goods from the supplier to the customer?A. Supply chainB. DistributionC. InventoryD. Logistics6. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?A. TruckB. ShipC. AirplaneD. Pipeline7. What is the process of planning, executing and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods known as?A. Supply chain managementB. LogisticsC. Inventory managementD. Distribution8. Which of the following is a key factor in supply chain management?A. Information technologyB. Fuel pricesC. Labor costsD. Government regulations9. What is the term used to describe the process of moving goods from the production facility to the customer?A. DistributionB. TransportationC. InventoryD. Fulfillment10. Which of the following is the most common method of transportation for domestic shipments?A. Ocean freightB. Air freightC. Rail freightD. Road freight参考答案：1. C2. A3. D4. A5. B6. D7. B8. A9. A10. D二、简答题（每题10分，共30分）1. 请简要解释供应链管理的主要目标是什么？参考答案：供应链管理的主要目标是实现供应链的高效运作，降低整体成本，提高客户满意度，并提高企业的竞争力。

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《物流英语》习题及答案

《物流英语》习题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. 物流的基本功能不包括以下哪一项？A. 运输B. 仓储C. 质量控制D. 包装答案：C2. 以下哪个不是物流的主要目标？A. 降低成本B. 提高效率C. 提高客户满意度D. 减少员工数量答案：D3. 在物流系统中，以下哪一项是关键组成部分？A. 信息系统B. 运输设备C. 仓库D. 供应商答案：A4. 以下哪个术语表示从供应商到消费者的整个物流过程？A. 供应链管理B. 物流管理C. 物流系统D. 供应链答案：D5. 在物流过程中，以下哪一项是降低运输成本的关键因素？A. 运输方式的选择B. 运输路线的规划C. 货物的包装D. 运输时间的安排答案：B6. 以下哪个术语表示在物流过程中对货物的跟踪与监控？A. 物流跟踪B. 供应链跟踪C. 运输跟踪D. 库存管理答案：A7. 以下哪个物流活动与仓库管理密切相关？A. 运输B. 采购C. 包装D. 库存管理答案：D8. 以下哪个术语表示物流活动中的货物集散地？A. 仓库B. 物流中心C. 配送中心D. 货运站答案：C9. 以下哪个不是物流信息系统的主要功能？A. 货物跟踪B. 库存管理C. 运输管理D. 财务管理答案：D10. 以下哪个术语表示物流过程中的时间效率？A. 快速响应B. 准时交货C. 运输速度D. 仓储效率答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. 物流的基本功能包括运输、仓储、包装、__________、__________。

答案：装卸、配送2. 物流的主要目标有降低成本、提高效率、提高客户满意度、__________。

答案：优化供应链3. 在物流系统中，信息系统、运输设备、__________、供应商是关键组成部分。

答案：仓库4. 供应链管理包括__________、__________、__________等环节。

答案：采购、生产、销售5. 物流信息系统的主要功能有货物跟踪、库存管理、运输管理、__________。

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ReferencesUnit 1 An Introduction to Business LogisticsPart II. Exercises for Dialogue 1Answer the following questions according to the dialogue.1.Logistics means to supply the right product at the right time in the rightquantity in the right condition at the right place for the right customer at the right price.2.It includes the procurement, maintainance, distribution and replacementof personnel and material.3.These two concepts are the same meanings. Logistics is general meaningand includes military definition and business definition. Businesslogistics stresses special term on a trade or business・Exercises for Dialogue 21.(Opening)2.(Opening)Part III. Practical ReadingsExercises for Text 1I.Answer the following questions:1.Business logistics means to be defined as a business-planning framework for the management of material, service, information and capital flows.2.Business logistics involves the following activities: demand forecasting, procurement, materials handling, packaging, warehouse and inventorymanagement, ordering processing, logistics communications, transport, customer service and so on.3.The role of logistics is to maintain the balance between the minute details and the main elements involved in a product.11・1 •商务物流管理有不同版本的不同定义2必要资源的利用3.逆向货物的搬运4.人员和材料的补充5.复杂信息6.现代的商业环境7.需求预测&设施场地选择9.公司最重要的财富10.公司战略抉择走势评定III.definitions一heart■一output—service■一strategyIV.1.这一非常宽广的物流观点把单一的供应链与贸易公司的方方面面整合在一起。

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PART 1.VOCABULARY 1*10=10PART PLETE THE STATEMENTS WITH A PROPER WORD CHOSEN FROM THE BOX 1*10=10PART 3.TERMS AND CONCEPTS 2*5=10PART 4.SHORT ASNWER QUEESTIONS 5*4=20PART 5.READING COMPREHENSION 2*15=30PART 6.ESSAY WRITING 20PART 1.VOCABULARY 1*10=101、Physical and packages’ strength are important considerations of packagedesign.2、3、order cycle is also known as replenishment （补货）cycle.4、Relevant costs of transport service include items such as fuel, labor,5、The customer can minimize its inventory level if lead time is fixed.6、warehouse space is usually the most obvious and easiest to fill ,that is whywarehouse operations must utilize（利用）the vertical space （垂直空间）effectively in order to be efficient7、8、Reducing commodity（货物）9、（劳动密集型） to a capital-intensive（资本密集型） operation10、Carriers quote freight rates in cwt (cents per hundredweight).11、include shrink-wrap （收缩膜包装）, air bubble , cellulosewadding（纤维填絮）, corrugated paper（瓦楞纸）and plastics.12、Automatic scanners（自动扫描）13、Materials handling equipment should use gravity as much as possible and minimize the ratio of （比）14、Concealed damage（藏匿损坏）is not detected until the package is opened.15 、The trade-off logic studies the relationship between two conflicting practices or operations such aslarge quantity purchase price discount and high inventory levels.1.2.r eplenishment cycle.3.4.5.Warehousing can allow a firm into a large shipment, with significanttransportation savings.6.mixing for customer orders, protection7.8.customer service.9.process that plans, implements and controls the efficient,10.11.（传送带）12.the most obvious and easiest to warehouse13.14.Relevant costs of include items such as furl, labor, maintenance, ofequipment, and administrative costs.15.required to complete the modal transfer.\16.17.18.19.20.equipment and minimize the ratio21.22.23.24.and package’s strength are important considerations of package design.25.Practice of using external activities that have traditionally beenperformed within an organization itself26.a carrier27.28.The acquisition of goods or services29.A production strategy that strives to improve a business return on investmentinventory and associated carrying costs, also called the Toyota Production System30.The process of contracting a business function to someone else, involves the abusiness function-commonly one previously performed in-house to an external provider31.A flat transport structure that supports goods instorage efficiencies32.conditions in a set period of time (usually one hour)33.Value given up as a result of not taking certain action34.reduc e the likelihood of this due to the vendor’s lead time, which causeinterruptions to sales or deliveries35.specifying terms of delivery36.：37.38.A practice in logistics of unloading material from an incoming semi-trailer truck or railroad car andloading into outbound trucks, trailers, or rail cars, with little or no storage inbetween39.tons, or passengers40.：i nbound l ogistic41.in order to gain a tax deduction that will lower total tax liability42.by various modes43.may be common characteristics or common needs and desires：44.the requirement) tothe moment it is received by the customer1、a measure of uncertainty in carrier performance : the usual differences that occur between shipments byvarious modes :2、process of dividing the market according to similarities that exist among the various subgroups（亚组）3、The time from the moment the customer places an order (the moment you learn of the requirement) to the4、one to whom a carrier may lawfully make delivery in accordance with（与什么一致）his contract of5、a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies and may also act as a6、The process of contracting a business function to someone else, involves the contracting out of a business7、a production strategy that strives to improve a business return on investment by reducing in –process8. Practice of using external organizations to execute（执行）logistics activities that have traditionally been9.Economic principle that as the volume of production increases, the cost of producing each unit decreases, therefore, building a large factory will be more efficient than a small factory because the large factory will10. the acquisition（获得物）is an important aspect of customer service in logistics13.14. Warehousing can allow a firm shipment into a large shipment, with significant transportation savings.15. Order processing, billing and invoicing（开发票）, product returns and claims handling are all typical exampleso ………), or out-of-stock (OOS) event is an event that causesinventorytobe exhausted. Reorderthe vendor's lead time, which cause interruptions to sales or deliveries.18. Adocumentissuedbyacarrier to a shipper, listing and acknowledging receipt of goods for transport and specifying terms of delivery bill of ladingPART 4.SHORT ASNWER QUEESTIONS 5*4=201、what are the components of JIT systems?Zero inventory zero defects（零缺陷）Short lead time small and frequent replenishment2、Give an example of both dependent demand（独立需求）and independent demand（非独立需求）Automobiles（汽车）, tires（轮胎）; Computer, keyboard3.state some inventory-related costs:Capital. Storage space Inventory service Inventory risks4、what are the three stock location criteria（标准）?Popularity Unit size（产品尺寸）Cube（立方）5、state 3 principles in warehouse designOne-story facility ,minimize aisle（通道）space ,efficient materials-handling equipment and so on6、state 3 principles of material handling.1)gravity principle;2)automation principle;3)space utilization principle;4)standardization principle.7、Which operations have a great impact on the warehouse layout and design（布局设计）? movement and storage（移动和仓储）8、state 4 dimensions of material handling（物料运输）Time Space Quantity Movement9、which 4 categories（分类）can freight carriers fall into ?Common Private Exempt（免税的）contract10、which factors affect the rates of transportation?Distance V olume or weight of the shipment Cost or value of the service11、3 forms of physical inventoriesRaw materials Work-in –process Finished goods1.State 4 dimensions of materials handling2.Which 4 categories can freight carriers fall into3.Which factors affect the rates of transportation4.What are the 3 forms of physical inventories5.State some inventory-related costs6.Give an example of both dependent demand and independent demand7.What are the 4 components of JIT systems / what are the 4 elements underpinning the JIT concept8.Which operations have a great impact on the warehouse layout and design9.What are the 3 stock location criteria10.List at least 3 principles in warehouse designReview for logistic English>>Topic 2: order management & Customer Service●learning points☐To have a working knowledge of order management and customer service in logistics;☐To describe how a company processes the incoming orders and the four elements of the order cycle;☐To discuss the major elements comprising logistics customer service;☐To explain how the customer service is measured.*Order Management( Page 23-24)How a firm handles incoming orders → the activities that take place in the period b/t the time a firm receives an order and the time a warehouse is notified to ship the goods to fill that order → an important component of a firm’s Management Information System (MIS).●Order Cycle☐Order placement（订单生成）– increasing use of Internet-facilitated ordering such as e-marketplace, extranets（外联网）and email while the use of EDI and phone/fax to place orders is declining☐Order processing （订单处理）– checking customer credit, transferring information to sales records, sending the order to the inventory and shipping area, preparing shipping documents☐Order preparation（订单准备）– preparing orders for shipment with the help of real-time information☐ Internet-based information system has made it possible for customers to track and trace shipments●Customer Service (Page 24-28)3 principal ways to define customer service:☐Customers service as an activity☐Customers service as performance measures☐Customers service as a philosophy（哲理）●Definition(Page 25)Customer service is a process of providing competitive advantage and adding benefits to the supply chain in order to maximize the total value to the ultimate （最终的）customer.●Dimensions of Customer Service (Page 26)1)Time, 及时性2)Dependability / reliability,可靠性3)Communication,沟通4)Convenience便利☐Time– order cycle time; lead time; replenishment time;☐Dependability / reliability – It is possible for customers to minimize the inventory level if lead time is fixed. There is no need for s afety stock to guard against stockouts resulting from fluctuating（波动的）lead time. unsafe delivery →inventory carrying costs, failing just-in-time (JIT) program; incorrect orders → potential lost sales or production;☐Communication –①transferring order information to the order-filling area (warehouse) ; ②picking the ordered items out of inventory;☐Convenience–palletize / pallets / palletization; market segmentation (细分市场)●How logistics customer service is measured( Page 29)☐Order entry订单录入☐Order documentation accuracy订单文件的准确性☐Transportation☐Inventory and product availability库存和产品的可得率☐Product damage☐Production / warehousing processing time生产/仓库的作业时间Give an example to illustrate the following statement:“The shorter and more consistent the order cycle is, the less inventory is needed by one’s customers.”Topic 3: Packaging & Material Handling●Learning points☐Role of packaging in logistics1.Definition of packaging2.Packaging materials3.Bar coding☐Objectives of material handling1.Guidelines and principles2.Materials-handling equipment●Role of Packaging☐ A concern to marketing, production and legal: sales tactic（策略）, cost, transport and environmental rules/regulations☐Product information on the package: color codes, universal product codes, computer-readable tables, symbols and number codes☐Handling ease:1. physical dimensions (package size);2. package’s strength;3. package shape☐Protection: contamination（污染）, water damage, temperature changes, pilferage, shocks and weight support / distribution in handling and transport☐Packaging designed to reduce tampering（篡改）●Definition of Packaging1)Consumer / interior packaging – marketing2)Industrial / exterior packaging – logistics●Packaging MaterialsCushioning materials（缓冲材料）(against shock, vibration（震动）, surface damage):Shrink-wrap（收缩膜）, air bubble cushioning（气泡）, cellulose wadding（纤维填充物）, corrugated paper （瓦楞纸材料）, plastics (EPS, PU, PE, foam-in-place)●Bar Coding☐ A series of parallel（平行的）black and white bars, both of varying（不同的）widths, whose sequence （顺序）represents letters or numbers. A bar code carries important information such as a shipment’s origin, the product type, the place of manufacture and the price.☐Bar code scanners: automatic and handheld（自动和手动）☐Describe how bar code scanners work:Optical scanners（光学扫描仪）emit light beams（光束）and translate the reflections bouncing off （弹开）the black and white bars into electrical signals（电信号）which the scanner records as binary digits（二进制数字）of 1s and 0s.● 4 dimensions of materials handling——1Movement, time, quantity, space●Objectives of Material Handling(P42)1)Increase effective capacity of warehouse (focus on cubic / vertical space instead of floor/horizontalspace)2)Minimize aisle space (forklift trucks turning space)3)Reduce number of times product is handled4)Develop effective working conditions (safety concern)5)Reduce movements involving manual labor6)Improve logistics service (stock-keeping unit – SKU库存单位)7)Reduce cost●Principle of Materials Handling(Page 46)☐Optimize materials flow☐Gravity principle (utilize gravity wherever practical)☐Space utilization principle☐Automation principle (AGV)☐Standardization principle☐Deadweight principle (minimize ratio of deadweight to load)●Materials Handling Equipment☐Dock（码头）equipment:Forklifts（铲车）, dock bumpers, （装卸台车挡）dock levelers（装卸跳板）, dock seals, trailer restraint systems, pallets☐Other equipment:Conveyors: roller, wheel, belt, towline（拖链）Cranes（起重机）: bridge, stacker, wagon（货车）AGVs, double-pallet jack☐Order-picking and storage equipmentPicker-to-part: bin shelving, modular storage drawers, flow racks, mobile storage systems, order-picking vehiclesPart-to-picker: carousels, miniload automated storage and retrieval systems●Expressions in Material Handling(Page 58)HANDLE WITH CARE NO HOOKS DO NOT TURN OVER DO NOT DROPSTAND ON END FRAGILE PERISHABLE LIQUID●Introduction of multiple equipmentsStandard Pull-chain mechanical Dock LevelerDock levelers are used to bridge the gap between the dock and the trailer and adjust for any height differences.The pull-chain mechanical dock leveler is the most common type used.Hydraulic（液压的）Dock Leveler（装卸平台升降板）A step up from the mechanical dock leveler, the hydraulic dock leveler uses an electric pump（抽水机）and hydraulic cylinder to engage/disengage the dock leveler.This works from a remote switch which is generally mounted on the wall next to the dock.Docks with high volume will benefit from this automation.（自动化）Truck Restraint: ICC Bar TypeThe most dangerous aspects of loading and unloading trailers（拖车）is when a driver starts to pull away from the dock while he is still being loaded.The ICC Bar type restraints automatically engage the rear guard（后卫部队）on the trailer when it backs into the dock.After the trailer is loaded/unloaded the restraint is disengaged via a control panelTruck Restraint: Automatic Wheel TypeAnother automated truck restraint system, the wheel type system engages in front of the rear wheels（后轮）of the trailer.Elevating（升降机构）DocksElevating docks are used where a raised dock is not available.They operate via an electric pump and a hydraulic lift cylinder.Dock SealsDock seals come in a variety of configurations（配置）and are used to prevent air, dirt, insects, birds, and rain/snow from entering the building while loading and unloading trucks.Truck Types 2- Narrow aisle reach truckOther Names of reach trucks are: Stand-up reach, Straddle reach , Double-deep reachReach trucks are designed for racking areas only and do not work for loading trucks or quickly moving loads over distancesTruck Types 2- Reach truckNarrow aisle truck designed specifically for racked pallet storage.Double-deep version (shown) loads pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking.Gravity Skate Wheel ConveyorGravity flow skate wheel conveyor is a low cost option for conveying lightweight cartons or trays.Used extensively in shipping/receiving and assembly areas, skate wheel conveyors reduce manual material handling of lightweight items over short distances.Gravity Roller ConveyorApplication for gravity roller conveyor is similar to that of gravity skate wheel.Its cost is a little higher and it is more effective where heavier items are being handled.Automated Belt ConveyorAutomated belt conveyer has similar applications to gravity roller and skate wheel.Single units can be incorporated into gravity conveyor systems to create a simple low cost semi-automated system.Flexible ConveyorUsed extensively in shipping/receiving operations for package handling, flexible conveyor is usually anchored at one end to fixed gravity or automated conveyor allowing the other end to be expanded and flexed into trailers for loading and unloading.Unit Load ConveyorUnit Load Conveyor is a heavy duty version of roller conveyor used for handling pallet loads or larger trays.High Volume Trailer LoadingThis shows an application of conveyor in high volume trailer loading/unloading.Sortation SystemsSortation systems are the key to large elaborate conveyor systems.The variety of sortation systems is extensive as are their applications.Horizontal CarouselHorizontal Carousels are used in high-volume small-parts picking operations.Generally, an operator will run 2 to 4 carousels at a time avoiding the need for the operator to wait while one unit is turning.Vertical CarouselsVertical Carousels consist of a series of horizontal trays on a vertical carousel.Vertical carousels are most effective when floor space is at a minimum and there is ample overhead clearance.Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)A system of rows of rack, each row has a dedicated retrieval unit that moves vertically and horizontally along the rack picking and putting away loads.Towline (AGV=. 无人搬运车（Automatic Guided Vehicle）) systemTowline system is designed for movement of materials and products over paths.Topic 4: Transportation Mgmt●Learning points☐Importance☐Five basic modes☐ 3 Key factors of transport☐Single mode of transportation☐Inter-modal Services☐Classification of Carriers☐Bases for Rates☐Shipment Documentation (Domestic & Int’l)●Importance of Transportation☐40-50% of total logistics costs☐4-10% of the product-selling price● 5 Basic Modes of Transportation☐water, rail, truck, air and pipeline☐role of transportation agencies, shipper’s associations, brokers, freight forwarders● 3 Key Factors☐PriceRate: pickup at origin, delivery at destination, insurance, preparing for shipment, fuel, labor, maintenance, depreciation of equipment, administrative costs（行政费用）☐Transit time & variabilityAverage time it takes for a shipment to move from its point of origin to its destination;Variability — a measure of uncertainty in carrier performance☐Loss & DamageCarrier’s obligation（义务）; delayed shipments;damaged goods → inconvenience; inventory level●●Inter-modal Transport Services☐Birdyback（鸟背运输）, fishyback（鱼背运输）, piggyback （背负式运输）services☐Problems with multi-modal service: carriers’ reluctance（勉强）; transferability（可转移性）●Multi-modal Transport Services☐Containerization1.t are the advantages of using containers?2.Strengths in using containers: reducing handling costs, damage costs, theft and pilferage, time to transfer3.materials handling: labor-intensive → capital-intensive●Four categories of freight carriers----2☐Common Carrier公共承运人☐Contract Carrier合同承运人☐Exempt Carrier豁免承运人☐Private Carrier私营承运人●Common Carrier☐ A for-hire carrier that serves the general public at reasonable charges and without discrimination（区别）（填空词时考到该词）(railroads and pipelines)☐The most highly regulated●Contract Carrier☐Not serving the general public but serving one or a limited number of shippers with whom it is under specific contract;☐The contract: terms concerning the rates, liability, type of service and equipment;☐Rates: lower than those of common carriers☐Tailored / customized service; high service level●Exempt Carrier☐Carriers exempt from economic regulation regarding rates and services;☐Gaining the status by the commodity it hauls or by the nature of its operation;☐Examples: a motor carrier transporting agricultural products, newspapers, livestock（家畜）, fish; a rail carrier is exempt when hauling fresh fruit;●Private Carrier☐Not for-hire, not subject to gov’t economic regulations;Core biz(n. 商业（等于business）) is not transportation;☐An inter-corporate hauling fee●Bases for Rates-Factors affecting the rates ( revenue per ton-mile)——3☐Cost and value of service;☐Distance;☐Volume or weight of the shipment●Cost and value of service☐What cost basis to use1.Fully allocated / average total costs2.Average variable costs3.Marginal / out-of-pocket (现款支付的)costs☐Service Pricing – Rates vary by transported productHigh-value commodities can sustain（维持）higher transportation charges (a small portion of the selling price)●Distance☐Tapering rate principle:Rate increase is not directly proportional to distance. The rate increases as distance increases, but not linearly.☐Terminal costs (cargo handling（货物装卸）, clerical and billing) do not vary with distance. Carriers spread terminal costs over a greater mileage base.●Domestic Documentation☐Bill of Lading（B/L）提单☐Freight Bill运费清单☐Freight Claims货运索赔单☐FOB Terms of Sale FOB销售术语●Bill of Lading☐Certificate of title （产权证书）t o the goods☐Straight Bill of Lading (记名提单)Non negotiable（禁止转让的）instrument; consignee named☐Order Bill of Lading (指示提单)Negotiable instrument; the consignor retains security interest in the goods until the consignee pays the goods’ invoice value●Freight Bill (运费清单)☐Carrier’s invoice for the charges☐Listing the shipment, origin and destination, consignee, items, total weight, total charges, credit time period for payment;☐Prepayment is required if the carrier considers the commodity’s value is less than the freight charge.●Freight Claims (货运索赔单)☐ A document the shipper（发货人，托运人）files with the carrier to recoup（收回）monetary losses resulting from loss, damage or delay to the shipment or to recover overcharge payments☐Within 9 months of delivery☐Visible damage vs. concealed damage●FOB Terms of Sale (销售条款)☐①Who is to incur （招致）transportation charges; ②who is to control movement of the shipment;③where the title passes to the buyer☐FOB Delivered (目的地) – the seller☐FOB Origin (原产地) – the buyer●International Transportation☐Transportation DocumentsCarnet（通关卡）– known as duty-free import of goods passport , widely used internationally as a customs documents. indicating that the shipment has been sealed（封闭）at its origin and will not be opened until it reaches its final destination, passing in transit through intermediate customs points without inspection（检查）☐Universal airway billTopic 5: Inventory Mgmt●Learning points☐Inventory & Inventory Management☐Major Reasons for Carrying Inventory☐Major Types of Inventory-related Costs☐Approaches to Managing Inventory☐Distinctions among Various Approaches1.Two Forms of Demand2.Pull vs. Push3.System-wide（全系统）vs. Single-facility（单一系统）Solution☐Integrated（整合）Inventory Management: DRP, MRP and JIT●Inventory– or stock, in terms of supply chain management – is defined as the stored accumulation of material（材料）or components（部件）used in☐the inventory of partially produced products at various stages in the☐●☐Scale/Batching Economies & Cycle Stocks（规模经济和周转库存）acquisition, production and transportation; traditional long production runs/batches →cycle stock; concern about obsolescence（退化）of finished goods☐What is the trade-off logic?discount savings vs. inventory carrying costpurchase of raw materials & transportation rates●Why keep inventory?☐Uncertainty / Safety Stocks1.customer demand (hard to forecast)2.transportation3.supply shortage (stockouts)4.CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecast and Replenishment)☐In-Transit Stocks: modes of transport☐Work-in-Process Inventory: hours → days (auto and computer manufacturing)☐Seasonal Stocks (Page 93)1.Agriculture products – perishableCosts of holding items in storage1.Capital Cost（资本成本）– opportunity cost,hurdle rate（要求报酬率）(the minimum rate of return expected of new investments)2.Storage Space Cost – handling costs (in & out), rent, heating, lighting3.Inventory Service Cost – insurance & taxes4.Inventory Risk Cost – obsolescence and depreciation (fashion apparel, fruits &veges, computers &)☐ costs of replenishing inventory1.dollar amount per order, independent of order size.2.vary with the number of orders made.3.☐1.costs (info sys, tech, facilities) and variable costs (reviewing levels, orderpreparing and payment processing…)2.（流水作业线）☐ Associated with insufficient inventory.☐In-transit Inventory Carrying Cost●Two Forms of Demand——6☐Dependent——JIT & MRP1.Demand for items used to produce final products2.Tires stored at a Goodyear plant are an example of a dependent demand item☐Independent——DRP1.Demand for items used by external customers2.Cars, appliances, computers, and houses are examples of independent demand inventory●Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)☐EOQoptimal order quantity that will minimize total inventory costs☐Under what circumstances is EOQ to be applied?1.Demand (independent) is known with certainty and is constant over time2.No shortages are allowed3.Lead time for the receipt of orders is constant4.Order quantity is received all at once●Pull vs. Push☐Pull / Reactive approach (JIT)1.quick response to customer demand (independent);2.unable to coordinate （协调）the need for similar or identical items at parallel network facilities;3.one-way communication b/t need and supply;4.suitable in cases of uncertain order cycle or demand level☐Push / Proactive approach (MRP & DRP)1.anticipating future demand (dependent) and use of replenishment;2.adapting better to the coincident needs of parallel logistics network facilities;3.two-way communication b/t need and supply4.suitable for highly profitable segments, dependent demand, scale economies, supply uncertainties,source capacity limitations, seasonal supply buildups; organizations with greater logistics sophistication（复杂）●System-wide vs. Single-Facility Solution☐Single facility – individual warehouse; distribution center;☐Single-facility solution: JIT and EOQ-based approaches☐System-wide approaches: MRP and DRP●Just-in-Time Approach☐Designed to manage lead times and to eliminate waste; quick response with a high priority（优先级）on short and consistent lead times;☐Americanized version of the Kanban system（看板系统）developed by the Toyota Motor Company.Inventories should be available when a firm needs them – not any earlier, nor any later;☐Kanban: kan / production cards (生产卡片), ban / requisition cards (提料卡片), Andon / light system(指示灯系统)☐Four major elements underpinning the JIT concept——71.Zero inventories;2.Short lead times;3.Small, frequent replenishment quantities;4.Zero defects / high quality☐Evaluation of JIT1.Responsiveness and flexibility2.Efficient and dependable production and manufacturing processes3.Accuracy of forecasting to anticipate finished product demandmunications and information systems5.High-quality consistent transportation services●Materials Requirements Planning (物料需求计划)☐MRP starts by determining how many end products customers desire and when they need them.☐Goals of an MRP system1.to ensure the availability of materials, components and products for plannedproduction and for customer delivery;2.to maintain the lowest possible i nventorylevel;schedules and purchasing activities;Master Production Schedule(MPS):customer orders and demand forecasts2.Bill of Materials File (BMF)物料清单文件:exact amount of raw materials, components and subassemblies; when and how3.Inventory Status File(ISF)存活状态文件:safety stock needs, lead times, minimizing inventory4.MRP Program5.Outputs and Reports: ①quantities to order; ②need to reschedule or not; ③canceled need; ④system status☐Principle advantages1.Safety stock levels / minimal inventories2.Identify supply chain disruptions & take corrective actions3.Actual demand & forecasts of end-product needs4.Coordinate materials ordering5.Suitable for batch production / assembly☐Weaknessesputer intensive;2.increasing order and transport costs;3.not sensitive to short-term demand fluctuations;plex●Distribution Resource Planning(分销资源计划)☐DRP is usually used with an MRP system –DRP (in outbound logistics / inventories) vs. MRP (in inbound l ogistics / inventories)☐Key elements of DRP。

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物流专业英语期末测试（二）I. Translate the following items into Chinese or English. (20points)1. 及时配送11. outsourcing2. 出货清单12. inventory control system3. 规模经济13. after-sales service4. 零售店14. industrial packaging5. 目标市场15. global positioning system6. 系统整合16. direct procurement7. 政府采购17. storage facilities8. 材料流动18. warehouse operation9. 通关19. industry standards10. 库存管理20. production costII. Tell whether the following stetements are Ttrue or Ffalse, marking an “A”for true statements and a “B”. for false ones. (10 points)( ) 21. A well-run supply chain compresses time, increases expensive distribution processes as well as costly inventories.( ) 22. Despite their high costs, ships have large capacity and are well suited to large and bulky cargoes which could not be carried safely or economically by other forms of transport. ( ) 23. A bill of lading is not the actual contract, which is inferred from the action of the shipper or ship-owner in delivering or receiving the cargo, but it forms excellent evidence of theterms of the contract.( ) 24. The primary goals of the distribution network are to minimize the service to thecustomer while maximizing the cost of distribution.( ) 25. Inventories are stockpiles of raw materials, supplies, components, work in process, and finished goods that appear at numerous points throughout a firm’s production andlogistics channel.( ) 26. Packaging is the material (for example, carton, wood, and steel) in which a product or a group of products are wrapped and consists of the containment, protection,apportionment and unitization of goods.( ) 27. Logistics refers to series of activities associated with flow of merchandise, information and payments only among suppliers.( ) 28. Air transport has a vast network of airlines and highways, which can reach remote places in the interior across high mountains, which are hardly accessible by rail or roadtransport, to say nothing of sea transport.( ) 29. Procurement deals with the buying of goods and services that keep the organization functioning.( ) 30. Logistics received recognition in military operations during World War II, and gained its momentum as it contributed to the effective distribution of machinery and supplies tocommon people.III. Complete each statement by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (15points) ( ) 31. is used when the goods are dispatched by courier service，usually involving small parcels and packets.A. Courier receiptB. CIM consignment noteC. Air waybillD. Bill of lading ( ) 32. The CMR consignment note is not a negotiable or transferable document or a document of title.A. titleB. classC. levelD. possession ( ) 33. If a company has a famous 3PL provider, the provider can indirectly increase _______ through a solid logistics network.A. inventoriesB. salariesC. expensesD. revenues ( ) 34. One of the hottest trends today is the _______ of logistics or third-party logistics (3PL).A. contractB. subcontractC. source outD. outsourcing ( ) 35. Air freight and truck delivery are generally fast and __ but they are expensive.A. convenientB. reliableC. respectableD. competitive ( ) 36. Logistics typically refers to activities that occur within a single organization and supply chain refers to networks of companies that work together and __ their actions todeliver a product to market.A. organizeB. controlC. consolidateD. coordinate ( ) 37. A customer organization may purchase a product in order to transfer it into another product that they in turn sell to _______.A. distributorsB. retailorsC.service providersD. producers ( ) 38. With the goal of reducing total supply chain assets, managers realize that _______ can be used to reduce inventory and human resource requirements.A. informationsB. many informationC. informationD. inform( ) 39. A _______ is typically an organization that buys from producers and sells to consumers.A. distributorB. supplierC. manufacturerD. provider ( ) 40. EDI are quickly becoming the standard for effective, accurate, and _______ information exchange, like internet.A. low-costB. high-costC. fastD. slow( ) 41. Retailers are companies that _______ inventory and sell in small quantities to the general public.A. stock inventoryB. take inventory in bulkC. make productsD. purchase services( ) 42. _______ allows people to enjoy a special range of food that it only be available in certain season and areas all year round.A. inventoryB. transportC.packagingD. market( ) 43. A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate _ the production, delivery and sale of a product to theconsumer.A. withB. inC. onD. of( ) 44. As to the functions, traditional warehouses provide few _______ services, whiledistribution centers emphasize assembly, packaging and other distribution processingactivities.A. after salesB. pre salesC. maintenanceD. value-added ( ) 45. Warehouses are typically viewed as a _______ place to store inventory.A. permanentB. cost effectiveC. temporaryD. time consumingIV. Complete the passage by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (10points)Jack Cohen and his wife Tessa began their small grocery business on London’s High Stree t in the early 1950s. Since that time the company, TESCO, has grown to become .the UK’s leading food retailer with annual sales of 6.4 pounds billion and has 46 a new reputation for quality and service. Its 384 stores in England, Scotland and Wales 47 more than nine million customers per week.In the 34 year old Colin Smith we can see TESCO’s 48 on value plus quality and service. Upon 49 T ESCO’s management team in 1987 as trading director for fresh meats, he immediately focused 50 improving supply and distribution systems. He set up a supplier certification program with strict specifications for processing facilities and livestock quality, plus 51 q uality checks at each TESCO’s distribution center and store.One of Smith’s priorities has been a n 52 lamb program. TESCO could not obtain enough fresh lamb to 53 demand and was forced to fill in with frozen product. Smith turned to Cryovac specialists who 54 with TESCO and its meat suppliers to attack the problem.The result was a new packaging system from Cryovac featuring a harder Cryovac Barrier Bag which dramatically reduced package damages. V acuum 55 fresh lamb now arrives at TESCO stores in the best condition year-round and sales have grown to more than 60 million pounds annually.( ) 46. A. noticed B. done C. made D. established( ) 47. A. sell B. serve C. meet D. hold( ) 48. A. emphasis B. idea C. name D. importance( ) 49. A. becoming B. being C. entering D. joining( ) 50. A. on B. in C. at D. with( ) 51. A. nearby B. far C. further D. farther( ) 52. A. old B. improved C. impossible D. able( ) 53. A. ask B. answer C. satisfy D. finish( ) 54. A. cooperate B. link C. study D. sit( ) 55. A.package B. packaged C. packaging D. to packageⅤ. Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each question. (30 points)Passage OneOne of the advantages of using 3PL results from economies of scale (merits from large truck fleets, warehouses, etc.) and economies of scope, which encourage companies to increase net value by reducing costs. The effects of these economies are obtained depending on the type of 3PL provider (e.g. IT-equipped, marketing-based, non-asset-based (and then flexible), etc.) Competent 3PL providers possess high coordination ability, enabling them to search for reliable partners or sub-contractors, and to manage efficiently the inter-firm flow of goods. Such ability can be developed through experiences as a 3PL.Likewise, by outsourcing logistics activities, companies can save on capital investments, and thus reduce financial risks. Investment in logistics assets, such as physical distribution centers or information networks, usually needs large and lump sum costs, which involves financial risks. Furthermore, the 3PL providers can spread the risks by outsourcing to sub-contractors.Although there are several advantages of using 3PL, some drawbacks also exist. It is not easy to establish a reliable and cost-effective partnership between the firm and the 3PL provider. In order to establish reliable partnership, efforts should be made in two stages: 3PL provider selection and contract signing. Firstly, in the stage of selecting a new 3PL partner, it is important to select the 3PL provider who has the ability to provide better services. If the firms cannot select reliable 3PL providers, they may suffer from economic losses. It is not easy for firms to judge the ability of the 3PL provider during the selection stage owing to the issue of information asymmetry (不对称) between the firm (principal) and the 3PL provider (agent). To solve this problem, complex selection procedures are necessary to identify their ability. However, the complex selectionprocedures may involve additional transaction costs. Secondly, it is important to establish a system to maintain their reliable partnership once the 3PL partner is selected. Information sharing and apparent risk sharing between the parties is always required. Concerning information sharing, it is needless to say that smoother information exchange will result in a more efficient logistics activity.( ) 56.What does the underlined phrase（line 3, para 2）mean?A. Total sumB. Large sumC. Small sumD. Separated sum( ) 57. Which one of the following is not true?A. Complex selection procedures are necessary to identi fy the clients’ ability and theymay involve additional costs.B. By outsourcing logistics activities, TPL providers can save on capital investments,and thus reduce their financial risks.C. 3PL providers can spread the risks by outsourcing to sub-contractors.D. Information sharing and apparent risk sharing between the parties is always requiredand smoother information exchange will result in a more efficiency.( ) 58. Which one of the following is not true about coordination ability?A. It can be developed through experiencesB. Enable 3PL companies to search for reliable partners or sub-contractorsC. Manage efficiently the inter-firm flow of goodsD. Companies can save on capital investments( ) 59. Complex selection procedures are necessary to identify their ability, because .A. There is information asymmetryB. It is not easy for firms to judge the ability of the 3PL providerC. Otherwise firms may suffer from economic lossesD. The 3PL provider who has the ability to provide better services( ) 60. What is not needed to maintain their reliable partnership?A. Information sharingB. Profit sharing mechanismC. Apparent risk sharingD. Smoother information exchangePassage TwoThe first task of site selection is to identify both the general and then the specific warehouse location. The general area concerns the broad geography where an active warehouse makes sense from a service, economic, and strategic perspective. The general question focuses on the broader geographic area as illustrated by the need to place a warehouse in the Midwest, which generally implies having a facility in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. In contrast, a retailer such as Target or Home Depot typically selects a warehouse location that is central to a prerequisite number of retail store locations. Thus, the selection and number of retail outlets drive the support warehouse location.Once the general warehouse location is determined, a specific building site must be identified. Typical areas in a community for locating warehouses are commercial developments and outlying or suburban areas. The factors driving site selection are service availability and cost. Land cost is the most important factor. A warehouse need not be located in a major industrial area. In many cities, warehouses are among industrial plants and in areas zoned for light or heavy industry. Most warehouses can operate legally under the restrictions placed upon general commercial property.Beyond procurement cost, setup, and operating expenses such as transport access, utility hookups, taxes, and insurance rates require evaluation. The cost of essential services may vary extensively between sites. For example, a food-distribution firm recently rejected what otherwise appeared to be a totally satisfactory warehouse site because of projected insurance rates. The site was located near the end of a water main. During most of the day, adequate water pressure was available to handle operational and emergency requirements. However, a water problem was possible during two short periods each day. For 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. the overall demand for water along the line was so great that a sufficient pressure was not available to handle emergencies. Because of this deficiency, abnormally high insurance rates were required and the site was rejected.Several other requirements must be satisfied before a site is purchased. The site must offer adequate room for expansion. Necessary utilities must be available. The soil must be capable ofsupporting the structure. The site must be sufficiently high to afford proper water drainage. Additional requirements may be situationally necessary, depending upon the structure to be constructed. For these reasons and others, the final selection of the site should be preceded by extensive analysis.( ) 61. What is the core factor for a retailer such as Target or Home Depot when typically selecting a warehouse location to consider? ______A. the broad geography of a warehouseB. both the general and then the specific warehouse locationC. the service, economic, and strategic perspectiveD. the number of retail outlets locations( ) 62.. Which of the followings is not an ideal building site selection for a warehouse?A. a major industrial area with great expansion where numerous industrial plants arelocatedB. commercial developmentsC. commercial centersD. zones from light and heavy industries( ) 63. The “commercial developments” in Para. 2 are usually located in ______ areas.A. remote countrysideB. downtownC. industrialD. outlying or suburban( ) 64. To evaluate factors of site selection, the most crucial element taken into consideration is _______.A. transport accessB. taxes and insurance ratesC. land costD. utility hookups( ) 65. The main reason that accounts for the rejection of a seemingly satisfactory warehouse site is _______.A. a water problem was possible during two short periods each dayB. the abnormally high insurance rates were requiredC. the site was located near the end of a water mainD. the overall demand for water along the line during two short periods may bring aboutemergenciesPassage threeThere are three types of stock that a business can hold:1.Stocks of raw materials (inputs brought from suppliers waiting to be used in theproduction process)2.Work in progress (incomplete products still in the process of being made)3.Stocks of finished products (finished goods of acceptable quality waiting to be soldto customers)The aim of stock control is to minimize the cost of holding these stocks whilst ensuring that there are enough materials for production to continue and be able to meet customer demand. Obtaining the correct balance is not easy and the stock control department will work closely with the purchasing and marketing departments.The marketing department should be able to provide sales forecasts for the coming weeks or months (this can be difficult if demand is seasonal or prone to unexpected fluctuation) and so allow stock control managers to judge the type, quantity and timing of stocks needed.It is the purchasing department’s responsibility to order the correct quantity and quality of these inputs, at a competitive price and from a reliable supplier who will deliver on time.As it is difficult to ensure that a business has exactly the correct amount of stock at any one time, the majority of firms will hold buffer stock. This is the “safe” amount of stock that needs to be held to cover unforeseen rises in demand or problems of reordering supplies.Good stock management by a firm will lower costs, improve efficiency and ensure production can meet fluctuations in customer demand. It will give the firm a competitive advantage as more efficient production can feed through to lower prices and also customers should always be satisfied as products will be available on demand.However, poor stock control can lead to problems associated with overstocking or stock-outs.If a business holds too much buffer stock (stock held in reserve) or overestimates the level of demand for its products, then it will overstock. Overstocking increase costs for businesses asholding stocks are an expense for firms for several reasons.1.Increases warehouse space needed2.Higher insurance costs needed3.Higher security costs needed to prevent theft4.Stocks may be damaged, become obsolete or perish (go out of date)5.Money spent buying the stocks could have been better spent elsewhereThe opposite of an overstock is a stock-out. This occurs when a businesses runs out of stocks. This can have severe consequences for the business:1.Loss of production (with workers still having to be paid but no products beingproduced)2.Potential loss of sales or missed orders. This can harm the reputation of thebusiness.In these circumstances a business may choose to increase the amount of stock they hold in reserve (buffer stock). There are advantages and disadvantages of increasing the stock level.( ) 66. The aim of stock control is _______.A. to minimize the cost of holding stocks and ensure productionB. to order the correct quantity and quality of stocksC. to provide sales forecasts for the coming weeks or monthsD. to judge the type, quantity and timing of stocks needed( ) 67. The word “buffer” in Line 19 probably means ________.A. protectionB. quantityC. reserveD. insurance( ) 68. The costs of overstocking include the following EXCEPT ___________.A. Increases warehouse space and higher insurance costs needed.B. Potential loss of sales or missed orders.C. Higher security costs needed to prevent theft.D. Stocks may be damaged, become obsolete or perish.( ) 69. Which of the following is one of the advantages of increasing the stock level?A. Costs of storage, rent and insuranceB. Less chance of loss of production time because of stock-outsC. Money tied up in stocks not being used elsewhere in the businessD. Large stocks subject to deterioration and theft( ) 70. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?A. The types of stocks.B. The purpose of stock control.C. The importance of stock controlD. The methods of stock controlVI. Write a composition according to the following instructions. (15points)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic. You should describe the meaning of third party logistics and explain the significance of it.Third Party Logistics参考答案及评分标准I. 评分标准：每题一分，翻译全称。

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物流英语期末复习知识点物流英语期末复习知识点1.How many kinds of ware house do youknow? Please write down the advantages and disadvantages for eachone.-Private warehouse优：More control;The cost of long term storage is lower than the public storage;More flexi bility缺：high risk of investment-Publicw are house优：leased to solve short-term distribution needs;Saving money;缺：Alack of personalized service;Communication problems-Contract warehouse优：Low cost;More cost-effective than private warehouse缺：Oncecontracted,itmustbealong-termutilization2.How many kinds of transportation mode do you know?Please write down the advantages and disadvantages for eachone.-Rail way transportation铁路运输优点：It offers cost-effective transpor to falarge number of car go sover long distance;It is good for car gos with high volumeand low value.缺点：In flexibility of operation-Road transportation公路运输优点：Used for higher-value and lower-volumecar goover relatively short distance;Providing adoor to door service缺点：Fuel consumption;airpollution-Water way transportation水路运输优点：The cheap estmethod of moving goods worldwide缺点：The speed of the shipisvery slow.-Air transportation航空运输优点：It offer srapidand flexible delivery;Saving time缺点：high cost-Pipeline transportation管道运输优点：Pipelinesoperateona24-hourbasis,sevendaysperweek.缺点：The lack of grow thinde mand for the movemen to foil will affect pipelines.3.Please talk about the ways of improving customer service.Improving logistics system to deliver superior customer service;Taking both servicelevel and costintoac count when gaining profits;Identifying customers’needs;Defining customers service objective;Reducing the cost of logistics system4.What is logistics?In Chinese Logistics Terms,logistics means the physical movement of goods from the supplier to the receiver.。

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《物流英语》期末复习经典试题«物流英语»期末复习提纲 2020.12一、单项选择题。

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〕1.The purpose of logistics is to ________. 1A. plan and implement the logistics processB. transport and deliver goodsC. meet customer requirementsD. make profits2.Logistics strategies and plans should be based upon ________. 1A. customer wants and needsB. contemporary business environmentC. logistics informationD. logistical policies3.____________ refers to the efforts to estimate product demand in a future time period. 2A. Production planningB. Inventory managementC. Demand forecastingD. Materials handling4.Among all the activities in logistical system, which of the following is often the most costlyone? 2A. warehousingB. packagingC. transportationD. materials handling5.__________ is often the most costly logistics activity and can range from 40%-60% of afirm’s total logistics cost. 2A. WarehousingB. ProcurementC. ProductionD. Transportation6.Packaging can have both consumer packaging and ________. 2A. industrial packagingB. marketing dimensionsC. manufacturing packagingD. transporting dimensions7.______ refers to the short-distance movement of products within the confines of a facility. 2A. DeliveryB. Inventory managementC. TransportationD. Materials handling8.In materials handling, managers tend to _________ the number of handling wheneverpossible. 2A. maximizeB. minimizeC. increaseD. improve9.___________ is what links all areas of the logistics system together. 2A. InformationB. ProcurementC. ProductionD. Transportation10.________ is widely used in inland delivery of goods. 3A. Road transportationB. Railway transportationC. Air transportationD. Pipeline transportation11.Which may be the best choice if higher-value/lower-volume cargo is to be transported overrelatively short distance? 3A. Waterway transportationB. Railway transportationC. Air transportationD. Road transportation12.Which is not the disadvantage of road transportation? 3A. inexpensiveB. fuel consumptionC. air pollutionD. traffic congestion13.Which mode of transportation is especially good for transporting cargos with high volume andlow value, such as coal, timer and grain? 3A. road transportationB. rail transportationC. waterway transportationD. air transportation14.Waterway is usually considered as the ________ among all transportation modes. 3A. slowestB. cheapestC. cleanestD. safest15.Which is the advantage of air transportation? 3A. inexpensiveB. unreliableC. flexibleD. large transport capacity16._________ refers to freight, either dry or liquid, that is not packaged such as minerals. 4A. General cargoB. Bulk cargoC. Break-bulk cargoD. Non-bulk cargo17.Minerals, oil, and coal can be categorized as ________. 4A. General cargoB. Bulk cargoC. Break-bulk cargoD. Non-bulk cargo18._________ refers to general cargo that has been packaged in some way with the use of bags,boxes or drums. 4A. General cargoB. Bulk cargoC. Break-bulk cargoD. Non-bulk cargo19.___________are designed to carry non-bulk cargos. 4A. Bulk carriersB. General cargo shipsC. RORO vesselsD. None of the above20.________ are designed to allow cars, trucks and trains to be loaded directly on board. 4A. Bulk carriersB. General cargo shipsC. RORO vesselsD. None of the above21.Warehousing can be provided by either warehouses or ________. 5A. delivery centersB. assembly centersC. distribution centersD. manufacturing centers22.The main purpose of warehousing is to ___________ usage of available storage space. 5A. maximizeB. minimizeC. increaseD. improve23.Distribution centers attempt to _____________ throughput. 5A. maximizeB. minimizeC. increaseD. improve24.If you want to achieve efficiency in the operation of warehousing facility, ________ should beconsidered.6A. warehousing capacityB. warehousing efficiencyC. warehousing operationD. warehousing design25.____________of goods to be handled must be known before designing a warehouse. 6A. Quantity and characterB. Quality and characterC. Quantity and qualityD. Warehousing operation26.A storage facility with low rate of product turnover should be laid out in a way that_______the utilization of the capacity of the storage facility. 6A. maximizesB. minimizesC. decreasesD. declines27.Trade-offs in warehousing design must be made among space, labour and _________. 6A. costB. timeC. automationD. mechanization28._________ always enables a picker to know where a certain SKU is located. 6A. Fixed slot location systemB. Variable slot location systemC. Built up systemD. Built out system29._________ refers to an absence of human intervention while __________ refers to equipmentthat complete, rather than replace manual work. 6A. m echanization…labour-intensiveB. mechanization…automationC. automation…labour-intensiveD.automation…mechanization30.Since automation is a very high fixed-cost option, ___________ is needed to make itcost-effective. 6A. intensive labourB. space availabilityC. big investmentD. sufficient volume31._________ is the key issue to supply chain management success. 7A. InventoryB. WarehousingC. ProductionD. Transportation32.What is the reason for holding inventory? 7A. Meeting demandB. Keeping operations runningC. Lead timeD. All the above33.The ____ the lead time, the ____ the quantity of goods the firm must carry in inventory. 7A.longer…largerB. shorter…largerC. shorter…longerD. longer…smaller34._________ refers to inventory that is needed to satisfy normal demand during the course of anorder cycle. 7A. Cycle stockB. Safety stockC. Speculative stockD. Dead stock35._______ refers to inventory that is held in addition to cycle stock to guard against uncertaintyin demand and/or lead time. 7A. Cycle stockB. Safety stockC. Dead stockD. Speculative stockpanies should __________ the size of dead stock. 7A. minimizeB.maximizeC. increaseD.improve37.Retailers always build up _________ months before the demand for their products will beunusually high. 7A. cycle stockB. safety stockC. speculative stockD. dead stock38.Which type of stock should be filled in the brackets in the following figure? 7150 cycle stock100( )501 2 3 4WeeksA. cycle stockB. safety stockC.speculative stockD. dead stock39.In ABC analysis of inventory, items that are extremely inexpensive or have low demand aretermed ___________. 8A. A itermsB. B itemsC. C itemsD. D items40.In ABC analysis of inventory, the top 20% of a firm’s most costly items are termed___________. 8A. A itermsB. B itemsC. C itemsD. D items41.The JIT approach seeks to ____________ inventory by reducing safety stock. 8A. maximizeB. minimizeC. increaseD. improve42.Packaging can protect the product from ______________. 9A. from climate effectsB. hazardous substances and contaminantsC.infestationD. all the above43.What does the following symbol mean? 10A. Use no hooksB. No hand truck hereC.Temperature limitationsD. Do not use forklift truck here44.Which of the following pictures stand for 〝Clamp here〞? 10A. B. C. D.45.Which of the following pictures stand for 〝Use no forklift truck here〞? 10A. B. C. D.46.Which of the following pictures stand for 〝Protect from heat and radioactive sources〞?10A. B. C. D.47.What does the following symbol mean? 10A. Use no hooksB. Keep away from heatC.Temperature limitationsD. Fragile, handle with care48.Which type of container is used to transport cotton, coffee and electrical products? 13A. open top containerB. flat rack containerC.reefer containerD. dry container49.Which type of container is good for transporting livestock and steels? 13A. open top containerB. flat rack containerC.reefer containerD. dry container50.Which type of container is used to transport meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits? 13A. open top containerB. tank containerC. reefer containerD. dry container51.Which type of container is used to transport liquid cargoes? 13A. open top containerB. tank containerC.reefer containerD. bulk container52.Which type of container has no cover? 13A. open top containerB. tank containerC.reefer containerD. bulk container53.Which of the following logistics documents represents the ownership of goods? 15A. A bill of ladingB. An air waybillC. A commercial invoiceD. A certificate of origin54.When the importer claims goods at the port of destination, he must present a ____. 15A. letter of creditB. packing listC. invoiceD. bill of lading55.Which of the following logis tics documents doesn’t have a standard format? 15A. An air waybillB. A commercial invoiceC. A packing listD. Both B and C56.Packing list is a supplementary document for _____. 15A. bill of ladingB. commercial invoiceC. air waybillD. certificate of origin57.______ issues a certificate of origin for its exported products. 15A. The country of originB. The foreign governmentC. The customsD. The exporter58.100% silk garments are manufactured in China, then shipped to Thailand and have a logoplaced on them, and then are shipped to Japan for sale. The country of origin would be ______. 15A. ThailandB. ChinaC. JapanD. both A and B59.Among all the logistics activities, ______ has proved to pose the greatest threat to theenvironment. 18A. maintenanceB. transportationC. supplyD. warehousing60.Green procurement means the selection of products and services that ______ environmentalimpacts. 18A. minimizeB. maximizeC. produceD. increase二、阅读明白得。

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4: freight forwarder
Originally, a freight forwarder was a commission agent performing on behalf of the exporter/importer routine tasks such as loading and unloading of goods, storage of goods, arranging local transport, obtaining payment for his customer, etc. However, the expansion of international trade and the development of different modes of transport over the years that followed enlarged the scope of his services.
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1 Forecasting demands p.66-67
Demand forecasting involves determining the amount of product and service that customers will require in the future. It is important to all operations such as marketing, manufacturing, and logistics. * Marketing forecasts determine promotional strategies, allocation of sales force, pricing strategies, and market research activities. * Manufacturing forecasts determine production schedules, purchasing and acquisition strategies, and in-plant inventory decisions. * Logistics forecasts determine product transportation and storage. Demand forecasting enables managers to allocate their resources (budgets) effectively to meet demands. Forecasting can be difficult given the market uncertainties. However, the company should undertake demand forecasting and communicate the results to other departments. Sophisticated computer models, trend analysis, sales force estimates, or other methods can help develop such forecasts.

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政法经济学院2014级（专科）2015—2016 学年第一学期物流管理专业（必修）课程《现代物流专业英语》期末考试试卷Ｂ教师班级姓名学号得分__________注：请将答案写在答题纸上！I. Choose the best item to complete each of the following statements.(30 points total, 3 points each)A. Green transportationB. Green logisticsC. Supply chainD. Private warehousesE. Third Party LogisticsF. Plant warehouseG. Logistics H. Inventory systemI. Integrated logistics J. Public warehouses1. ______ refers to reduce the pollution of exhaust gas, noise, tries to save the building and maintains fee of transportation.2. __________are owned or occupied on a long-term lease by the firm using them, which are used by firms who find that their warehouse needs are so stable that they can make long-term commitments to fixed facilities.3. _________ is defined as: the process of anticipating customer needs and wants; acquiring the capital, material, people, technologies and information necessary to meet those needs and wants; optimizing the goods—or services—producing a network to fulfill customer requests and utilizing the network to fulfill customer requires in timely way.4. _________ are used by firms that either cannot justify the costs of having their own facilities, or prefer not making the commitment to owning and operating their own facilities.5. A warehouse associated with most manufacturing operations is the _________.6. ________can be defined as a group of organizations that perform the various processes that are required to make a finished product.7. ___________ is a unique global “pipeline”that operate 24 hours a day; seven days a week and 52 weeks a year, planning and coordinating the transport and delivery of products and services to customers all over the world.8. _________ is a business model of logistics service provided by the third party except both the supplier of logistics service and the demander.9. ________means using the advance logistics technology and operating the transportation, storage, packaging, loading & unloading, and distribution process, in order to reduce the pollution to the environment and the consumption of natural resource.10. _________provides the organizational structure and operating policies for maintaining and controlling goods to be stocked.II. Translate the following terms into Chinese. (20 points total, 2 points each)1. distribution center2. management know-how3. supply chain4.fixed-order quantity model5. working capital6.fixed-time period model7. information sharing 8. long-term relationship9. reorder point 10. inbound logisticsIII. Translate the paragraphs into Chinese. (30 points)Logistics is a unique global pipeline that operates 24 hours a day; seven day a week and 52 weeks a year, planning and coordinating the transport and delivery of products and services to customers all over the world.Coming into being with advent of civilization, logistics is anything but a newborn baby. However, when it comes to modern logistics, most professionals in the business consider it one of the most challenging and exciting jobs, invisible as it is.Modern logistics is related to the effective and efficient flow of materials and information that are of vital importance to customers and clients in various sections of the economic society, which may include but by no means is limited to: packaging, warehousing, material handling, inventory, transport, forecasting, strategic planning, and customer service.“logistics is that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, service and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumptions to meet customers’requirements.” Although this definition fails to incorporate all specific terms used in the study of logistics, it does reflect the need for total movement management from point of material procurement to location of finished product distribution.IV. Read and fulfill the tasks. (20 points total, 10 points each) Inventory is defined as the stock of any item or resource used in an organization. An inventory managements system is the set of policies and controls that monitor levels of inventory and determines (1) what levels should be maintained.(2) when stock should be replenished, and (3) how large orders should be.In a broader sense, inventory can include inputs such as human, financial, energy, equipment and physical items such as parts, components, and finished goods; and interim stages of the process, such as partially finished goods or work-in-process. The choice of which items to include in inventory depends on the organization. Amanufacturing operation can have an inventory of personnel, machines, and working capital, as well as raw materials and finished goods. And an engineering firm, an inventory of engineering talents. The basic purpose of inventory analysis in manufacturing and stock-keeping services is to specify: (1) how large the order should be? (2) when items should be ordered.An inventory system provides the organizational structure and the operating policies for maintaining and controlling goods to be stocked. The system is responsible for ordering and receipt of goods, timing the order placement and keeping track of the following details: Has the supplier received the order? Has it been shipped? Are the dates correct? Are the procedures established for reordering or returning undesirable merchandise?There are two general types of inventory systems: fixed-order quantity models and fixed-time period models. The basic distinction is that the fixed-order quantity models are events triggered and fixed-time period models are time-triggered. That is, a fixed-order quantity model initiates an order when the event of reaching a specified reorder level occurs. This event may take place at any time, depending on the demand for the items considered. In contrast, the fixed-time period model is limited to placing orders at the end of a predetermined time period, only the passage of time triggers the model.Answer the following questions:1. What, based on the passage, is inventory? What does it include in a broader context? And What is the purpose of inventory analysis?2. What is inventory system? How many types does it fall into? And what is the difference between them?政法经济学院2014级（专科）2015－2016 学年第一学期物流管理专业（必修）课程《现代物流专业英语》期末考试试卷Ｂ参考答案I. Choose the best item to complete each of the following statements.(30 points total, 3 points each)1-5 A D I J F 6-10 C G E B HII. Translate the following terms into Chinese. (20 points total, 2 points each)1. 配送中心2. 管理技巧3. 供应链4. 定量订货模式5. 流动资金6. 定时订货模式7. 信息共享8. 长期合作关系9. 订货点10. 内向物流III. Translate the paragraphs into Chinese. (30 points)评分标准：1. 译文准确表达了原文的意思。

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物流英语1unit2参考答案物流英语1 Unit 2 参考答案一、词汇题（Vocabulary Questions）1. 货物运输（Cargo Transportation）是指将货物从一个地点运输到另一个地点的过程。

2. 物流（Logistics）是供应链管理的一部分，涉及货物的存储、运输和配送。

3. 仓储（Warehousing）是物流过程中的一个环节，涉及到货物的存储和管理。

4. 供应链（Supply Chain）是指从原材料采购到最终产品交付给消费者的整个流程。

5. 配送（Distribution）是将产品从仓库运送到零售商或最终消费者的过程。

二、选择题（Multiple Choice Questions）1. What is the main purpose of logistics?A. To increase product pricesB. To reduce transportation costsC. To make products more difficult to accessD. To streamline the supply chainAnswer: D2. Which of the following is not a part of the supply chain?A. ManufacturingB. WarehousingC. RetailingD. AdvertisingAnswer: D3. What does the term "cargo" refer to?A. The act of transporting goodsB. The goods being transportedC. The vehicles used for transportationD. The process of storing goodsAnswer: B4. What is the primary function of a warehouse in logistics?A. To manufacture productsB. To store and manage inventoryC. To sell products directly to consumersD. To transport goods to other locationsAnswer: B5. What is the term used for the process of delivering products to consumers?A. ManufacturingB. DistributionC. WarehousingD. LogisticsAnswer: B三、填空题（Fill in the Blanks）1. The process of managing the flow of goods and information is known as ______.Answer: logistics2. The term ______ refers to the entire process from the supplier to the end customer.Answer: supply chain3. ______ is the act of storing goods in a designated location.Answer: Warehousing4. The goal of logistics is to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time, which is often summarized as the 3Rs: the right product, the right ______, and theright ______.Answer: quantity, time5. In logistics, ______ is the process of moving goods from one place to another.Answer: transportation四、简答题（Short Answer Questions）1. What are the key components of a supply chain?Answer: The key components of a supply chain include sourcing, production, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.2. Explain the role of a logistics manager.Answer: A logistics manager is responsible for overseeing the entire logistics process, which includes planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods, information, and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption for a firm or organization.3. What are the benefits of efficient logistics?Answer: Efficient logistics can lead to reduced costs,improved customer satisfaction, enhanced inventory management, and increased operational flexibility.4. Describe the importance of inventory management in logistics.Answer: Inventory management is crucial in logistics as it helps to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize storage costs, and ensure that products are available when needed,thus avoiding stockouts or overstock situations.5. What is the significance of transportation in the supply chain?Answer: Transportation is a vital part of the supply chain as it links different stages, ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of goods from one point to another. It affects the delivery speed, cost, and overall efficiency ofthe supply chain.五、论述题（Essay Questions）1. Discuss the impact of globalization on logistics andsupply chain management.Answer: Globalization has significantly impacted logistics and supply chain management by expanding the scale and scopeof operations. It has necessitated the development of more complex and integrated supply chains that span acrosscountries and continents. This has led to the need for advanced logistics solutions, increased focus ontransportation efficiency, and the implementation of sophisticated information systems to manage global operations.2. Explain how technology has transformed the logisticsindustry.Answer: Technology has transformed the logistics industry through the introduction of automation, real-time tracking systems, advanced analytics, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These advancements have improved the accuracy of demand forecasting, optimized route planning, enhanced inventory management, and increased the overall efficiency and responsiveness of supply chains.请注意，以上内容仅为示例答案，实际的参考答案可能会根据具体的课程内容和考试要求有所不同。

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物流专业英语期末测试（一）I. Translate the following items into Chinese or English. (20points)1. 供应链管理11. inventory management2. 电子数据交换12. value-added service3. 及时交货13. timely delivery4. 运营费用14. profit margin5. 提货单15. enterprise resource planning6. 第三方物流16. bar code7. 客户服务17. multinational company8. 电子商务18. primary package9. 物流渠道19. distribution center10. 竞争优势20. cash flowII. Tell whether the following stetements are Ttrue or Ffalse, marking an “A”for true statements and a “B”. for false ones. (10 points)( ) 21. A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate in the production, delivery and sale of a product to theconsumer.( ) 22. The main advantage of rail transportation is its facility for door-to-door collection and delivery, often in the same vehicle.( ) 23. Inventory management deals with reducing the cost of maintaining additional products available against the risk of not having those items when a customer wants them, whichis related with warehouse management (also known as storage and materials handling). ( ) 24. Distribution keeps close relation with transportation and storage, but is quite different from them. Distribution means product travels from the final customer to themanufacturer.( ) 25. Simply speaking, packaging transports and protects the product. It also makes the physical handling of the product much easier.( ) 26. There is n o doubt that holding inventory costs money, so firms don’t want to have any more than is absolutely necessary to keep themselves and their customers satisfied. ( ) 27. The third-party logistics (3PL) involves the use of external companies to perform logistics functions that have traditionally been performed within an organization. ( ) 28. According to a broad definition, logistics information means the information related to the logistics activities, such as transportation, storage, package, distribution processingetc.( ) 29. Pipelines are well established for trunk hauls, especially for crude oil and petroleum products.( ) 30. Inventory exists in businesses and firms because of a mismatch between supply and demand. This mismatch is intentional at a steel manufacturer, where it is economical tomanufacture in large lots that are then stored for present sales.III. Complete each statement by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (15points) ( ) 31. After the goods are accepted for storage, the inventory records should be _______.A. storedB. written downC. brokenD. updated( ) 32. Distribution center is a large and highly _______ warehouse designed to receive goods from various plants and suppliers.A. automatedB. appreciatedC. centeredD. organized( ) 33.In every logistics system, warehousing is a (n) _______ part of it.A. externalB. integratedC. integralD. large( ) 34. Packaging is a means of ensuring the safe delivery of a product to the consumer in soundcondition and at _______ cost.A. maximizeB. minimizeC. maximumD. minimum( ) 35. Warehousing costs are calculated _______ the amount of cubic meters of space used.A. in the term ofB. at the sake ofC. with the benefit ofD. in terms of( ) 36. Logistics is related to the effective and efficient _______ of materials and information.A. flowB. glowC. fluctuationD. float( )37. Information refers to the function of communicating with the outside world through the packaging. This can be done by _______ labels to or by printing information directlyonto the packaging.A. detachingB. attachingC. attractingD. detracting( ) 38. An efficient transportation system should provide business with easy _______ to materials and markets.A. methodB. wayC. accessD. channel( )39.Packaging protects goods from damage, allows _______ distribution, informs the consumer and helps to promote goods in a competitive marketplace.A. efficientB. sufficientC. effectiveD. proficient( ) 40. The railways serving for rail transportation are _______ of a series of traced paths which are bound with vehicles.A. composedB. includedC. madeD. consisted( )41. Distribution focuses on _______ the products reach the consumers through an organized network of distributors, warehouses and retailers.A. insuringB. ensuringC. assuringD. securing( ) 42. The third party logistics providers typically specialize _______ integrated warehousing and transportation services.A. onB. ofC. withD. in( )43. The document management system enables the documents generated from all over the logistics organization to be _______ into one well designed hub.A. centralizedB. intensifiedC. centeredD. integrated( )44. Fierce competition i n today’s market has forced business enterprises to invest in and _______ on supply chain.A. putB. focusC. insistD. decide( )45. The UK Institute of Logistics and Transport _______ “logistics” briefly as“the time-related po sitioning of resource”.A. namedB. definedC. recognizedD. lookedIV. Complete the passage by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (10points)Logistics is a term ___46___ n manufacturing and commerce to describe the broad range of activities concerned with the 47 movement of finished products from the end of the production line to the consumer, and in some cases includes the movement of raw materials from the source of supply to the beginning of the production line. These activities 48 freight transportation, warehousing, materials handling, protective packaging, inventory 49 , plant and warehouse site selection, order processing, market forecasting, and customer service.The concept of logistics 50 back to antiquity (从前). Nevertheless, real interest toward the subject of logistics arose during World War Two when large 51 of men and material had to be rapidly deployed (部署) around the world.Despite the fact that logistics exists in two forms (military and managerial), and both of logistics expanded 52 ，forms are very 53 . It is very important to differentiate among the two of them.Military logistics is concerned 54 movement of goods and people. Managerial logistics concentrates 55 on finished products.( ) 46. A. adopted B. adapted C. welcomed D. introduced ( ) 47. A. quickest B. efficient C. economic D. convenient ( ) 48. A. are make up of B. exclude C. include D. involve ( ) 49. A. plan B. check C. organization D. control( ) 50. A. puts B. dates C. gets D. takes( ) 51. A.qualities B. numberes C. quantities D. prices( ) 52. A. on a rapid rate B. in a quick speedC. of a high speedD. at a rapid rate( ) 53. A. similar B. familiar C. different D. same ( ) 54. A. on B. with C. in D. to( ) 55. A. highly B. largely C. primarily D. widely Ⅴ. Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each question. (30 points)Passage OneThe direct supply chain strategy is characterized as those supply chains where the most effective and efficient relationship is implemented through routine third-party logistics (TPL) services. First, the full speculation strategy with a decentralized distribution system in this strategy group is characterized as those supply chains where distribution of products is decentralized and based for example on retail stores. Second, in the full postponement strategy, manufacturing and logistics operations are implemented after the customer order. This means that production is finalized in manufacturing sites, and after that products are distributed to retail stores. Thirdly, in the manufacturing postponement strategy, final production is executed in retail stores (for example the final color of paint is mixed in retail stores).In all three cases, routine TPL services add most value. The transportation method depends on the type of product, i.e. whether it is functional or innovative. Functional products are defined as those that satisfy basic needs, are sold in retail stores and have stable predictable demand, with long lifecycles and often low profit margins. In contrast, innovative products enable higher margins, but demand is unpredictable and their lifecycle is short. The supply chain of functional products focuses on minimization of physical supply chain costs.On the other hand, the supply chain of innovative products requires responsiveness to ensure that products reaching the markets match users’ needs; the suppliers, therefore, are chosen for their speed and flexibility. Regarding the use of routine logistics services, the type of product affects the mode of transportation. In the case of functional products, the chosen mode is based on cost minimization, i.e. low cost transportation modes (e.g. rail, sea, truck). On the other hand, moreexpensive transportation modes (e.g. air, overnight deliveries) match better with innovative products aiming at supply chain flexibility and speed.Choose the best answer:( ) 56. What is the characteristic of direct supply chain strategy?A. A decentralized distribution system.B. A full postponement strategy.C. Final execution in retail stores.D. All of the above.( ) 57. Which description about the functional products is NOT true?A. They satisfy basic needs and are sold in retail stores, having stable predictabledemand.B. The supply chain of them focuses on minimizing the physical supply chain costs.C. They ensure that products reaching the markets match users’ needs.D. The choose transportation mode of them is based on cost minimization.( ) 58. Which adds most value in the case of the three strategies mentioned in the first paragraph?A. The full speculation strategy.B. The full postponement strategy.C. The manufacturing postponement strategy.D. Routine TPL service.( ) 59. Which description about the innovative products is not true?A. They enable higher margins.B. The demand of them is unpredictable.C. The lifecycle of them is short.D. They are lack of flexibility.( ) 60. Rail transportation belongs to _______.A. low cost transportation modeB. more expensive transportation modeC. innovative productsD. functional productsPassage TwoTransportation has taken a great role in many logistics systems for two reasons. First of all, globalization and importing-exporting activities make most products necessary to be transferred from one country to another. Secondly, information revolution has propelled the manufacturing process and consumer behaviors to be changed drastically. Traditional transportation methods need to be upgraded to accommodate modern transportation demand; therefore, containerization and usage of information sharing system emerge.Nowadays, most logistic transportation companies are familiar with the idea of “mission statement” as an expression of setting a vision for the business. T he mission statement seeks to define the purpose of the business, its boundaries and its aspirations. It is now common for organizations to have such statement for the business as a whole and for key constituent components. What some companies have found is that there can be significant benefits to defining the logistics vision of the firm.The purpose of the logistics vision statement is to give a clear indication which business intends to build a position of advantage through closer customer relationship. Such statement is never easy to construct. There is always the danger that they will publish the energetic and encouraging declaration that give everyone a warm feeling but provide no guideline for action.Ideally the logistics vision should be bu ilt around the simple issue of “How do we intend to use logistics and supply chain management to create value for our customers?” To realize this idea will necessitate a detailed understanding of how customer value is created and delivered in the market in which the business competes. Value chain analysis will be a fundamental element in this investigation as will the definition of the core competencies and capabilities of the organization. Asking the question “What activities do we excel in?” and “What is it that differentiates us from our competitors?” is the starting point for creating the logistics vision statement.Earlier, it was suggested that the three words “Better, Faster, Cheaper” summarizes the ways in which logistics vision statement can provide value for customers. The criterion for good logistics vision statement is that it should provide the road map for how these three goals are to be achieved.61. What does mission statement intend to do? ( )A. To please management.B. To define, summarize and achieve a common goal.C. To achieve higher market share and profitability.D. To develop new market.62. What kind of goals can mission statement fail to achieve?( )A. Fail to provide realistic guidelines to guide the actions to achieve results.B. Fail to design a goal that everyone agrees.C. Fail to point out a good goal.D. Fail to implement effectively.63. Which element should a logistics mission statement focus on?( )A. Transportation.B. Costs.C. Customers.D. Punctuality.64. How should a logistics vision statement add value to its customers? ( )A. To provide cheaper services.B. To provide more choices for transportations.C. To communicate better with customers.D. To provide better, more cost-effective and punctual services.65. What should a logistics mission statement provide? ( )A. Management encouragement.B. A design of new methods to apply to customer satisfaction.C. Some detailed actions to undertake to obtain more market share.D. An outline of actions for goals to be achieved.Passage ThreeEuropean-based shipping giant DHL has added supply chain and logistics services such as distribution warehousing and order management to its package delivery services throughout the Americas, meanwhile signing Sun Microsystems Inc. to a three-year outsourcing and IT co-development deal.In an ambitious expansion move, DHL’s three previous business units for theAmericas—Express Logistics Services, and Solutions—are being consolidated into a single unit, dubbed DHL Solutions Americas.Form headquarters in Plantation, Fla., DHL’s newly restructured Americas division will report to the company’s international DHL Solutions arm, a DHL spokesperson said.In the deal with Sun, rolled out Monday along with the reorganization plans, DHL will outsource management of Sun’s after-market service supply chain on a global basis.DHL and Sun will also co-develop a global IT architecture especially geared to service parts logistics management.The new system will be aimed at replacing a number of regional IT systems currently in use by Sun, so that Sun can perform real-time monitoring and management of its worldwide service parts inventory and customer order processing functions.“We are looking to grow our business by offering an alternative,” the DHL spokesperson told Ziff Davis Internet. “But we are not trying to compete with any one, specific company.”As some analysts see it, however, DHL’s move is targeted mainly at UPS (United Parcel Service Inc.)“UPS Supply Chain Service has been growing particularly fast,”said Robert Persuit, an analyst at SJ Consulting Group.“Recently, UPS has been focusing on extending its Supply Chain Service back to sources in China, for example,” the analyst told Ziff Davis Internet.In recent times, DHL has been aggressively expanding its shipping business in the United States versus both UPS and Federal Express Inc.“This week’s announcements and DHL’s earlier purchase of Airborne Express are both clear indications that DHL is very serious about competing in the US market,” according to Persuit.In addition to providing new services, the reorganization of DHL’s American branch will simplify international shipping for customers in the Americas by letting them use DHL as single provider, according to the DHL representative.DHL expects to aim the new supply chain management/logistics outsourcing services at users in the electronics, telecommunications, CPG (consumer packaged goods), automotive, and lifesciences industries.The outsourcing and IT co-development contract with Sun originated with a relationship in the Asia Pacific region, where DHL has been Sun’s service parts logistics provider for the past four years.DHL Solutions will management and implement the contract. Another DHL arm, GCS (Global Customer Solutions), will provide customer coordination across DHL’s international network.Beyond the headquarters office in Florida, DHL will maintain its facilities in Wilmington, Ohio, the former home of DHL Logistics Service—once known as Airborne Logistics Services—and Express Logistics, the DHL spokesperson said.Express Logistics and DHL Logistics Services both served all of Americas.On the other hand, the Americas branch of Solutions served only the nation of Brazil.DHL also plans to retain all employees of its three previous branches for the Americas, while bringing in some staff from Europe and making a substantial number of new hires in North America and Latin America.Right now, the company employs about 3,500 people worldwide.“DHL is in hiring mode,” the company representative told Ziff David Internet. “There will bea net expansion.”66. DHL’s newly combined organizations is called ________.A. Sun MicrosystemsB. DHL Logistics ServicesC. DHL Solutions AmericasD. Express Logistics67. It can be learned from the text that ________.A. DHL’s three-year contract with Sun Microsystems is related to IT co-developmentB. in the deal with Sun, DHL will take over management of Sun’s after-market service supplychain globallyC. the contract between DHL and Sun will be more profitable to DHLD. the contract between DHL and Sun will greatly benefit Hewlett-Packard, Wal-Mart andSiemens68. Some analysts believe that ________.A. the new relationship between DHL and Sun will greatly improve the package deliveryservicesB. DHL’s new move aims at competing with UPSC. UPS supply chain service has been growing extremely fastD. UPS and Federal Express are DHL’s only two competitors in the US69. All of the following are true EXCEPT ________.A. DHL had some business relationship with Sun before signing the three-year contractB. Airborne Logistics Services was later called DHL Logistics ServicesC. DHL Logistics Services was also called Express LogisticsD. DHL will hire a large number of employees in North America and Latin America70. Which of the following best sums up the main idea if the passage? ________A. DHL’s expansion in business.B. DHL’s business strategies.C. DHL’s competition with UPS.D. DHL’s relationship with Sun.VI. Write a composition according to the following instructions.(15points)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic.The Significance and Function of Goods Packaging参考答案及评分标准I. 评分标准：每题1分，翻译全称。

物流英语试题及参考答案

物流英语试题及参考答案一、词汇题（每题2分，共10分）1. 物流中的“分拣”用英语怎么说？A. SortingB. PackingC. StoringD. Transporting2. 哪个词表示“供应链管理”？A. Supply Chain ManagementB. Demand Chain ManagementC. Chain Supply ManagementD. Chain Demand Management3. “集装箱”在英语中的正确表达是什么？A. ContainerB. BoxC. CaseD. Crate4. “库存”的英文单词是什么？A. StockB. StoreC. ReserveD. Supply5. “配送中心”用英语如何表达？A. Distribution CenterB. Distribution StationC. Distribution HubD. Distribution Point二、填空题（每空1分，共10分）6. 在物流领域，缩写词“3PL”代表的是_________。

7. 货物从生产地到消费地的整个流程被称为_________。

8. 物流服务中，_________是指货物在运输过程中的实时跟踪。

9. 物流成本包括运输成本、仓储成本和_________。

10. 物流中的“最后一公里”问题通常指的是货物从配送中心到_________的配送问题。

三、阅读理解题（每题5分，共20分）阅读下面的物流行业新闻报道，回答问题。

In recent years, the logistics industry has seen asignificant shift towards automation and digitalization. This trend is driven by the need for increased efficiency and cost reduction. Companies are investing heavily in technologies such as AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize their supply chains.11. 物流行业近年来的趋势是什么？A. 减少自动化和数字化B. 增加自动化和数字化C. 减少对技术的依赖D. 增加对人工的依赖12. 推动这一趋势的主要原因是什么？A. 减少成本和提高效率B. 增加成本和降低效率C. 减少对供应链的优化D. 增加对供应链的复杂性13. 公司正在投资哪些技术来优化他们的供应链？A. AI、机器人技术和物联网B. 传统物流、人力搬运和纸质记录C. 手动跟踪、电话通信和电子邮件D. 纸质地图、纸质订单和纸质库存14. 这些技术投资的目的是什么？A. 降低效率和增加成本B. 提高效率和降低成本C. 减少供应链的优化D. 增加供应链的复杂性四、翻译题（每题5分，共20分）15. 将“物流成本”翻译成英文。

物流英语复习题答案

物流英语复习题答案一、选择题1. What does the abbreviation "FCL" stand for in logistics?A. Full Container LoadB. Full Cargo LoadC. Full Custom LoadD. Full Commercial LoadAnswer: A. Full Container Load2. Which of the following is the most common mode of transportation for international logistics?A. AirB. SeaC. RoadD. RailAnswer: B. Sea3. What is the meaning of "LCL" in shipping terms?A. Less than Container LoadB. Large Cargo LoadC. Limited Container LoadD. Large Custom LoadAnswer: A. Less than Container Load4. The term "EXW" in Incoterms refers to which point of delivery?A. Ex WorksB. Ex WarehouseC. Ex ShipD. Ex DockAnswer: A. Ex Works5. What is the role of a freight forwarder in the logistics process?A. To provide transportation servicesB. To arrange and manage the logistics processC. To insure cargoD. To handle customs clearanceAnswer: B. To arrange and manage the logistics process二、填空题6. The term "FOB" stands for Free On Board, which means the seller's responsibility ends when the goods are placed on board the _______.Answer: vessel or carrier7. When cargo is transported by air, the weight is often measured in _______.A. kilogramsB. tonsC. cubic metersD. poundsAnswer: A. kilograms8. The process of moving goods from one mode of transportation to another is known as _______.Answer: transshipment9. The International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) are a setof international rules for the interpretation of _______ in contracts of sale for the purpose of defining the _______ of goods.Answer: trade terms, responsibilities of the buyer andseller10. The term "CIF" stands for Cost, Insurance, and _______.Answer: Freight三、简答题11. What are the key components of a Bill of Lading?Answer: The key components of a Bill of Lading include the name of the ship, the port of loading, the port of discharge, the description of the goods, the quantity of the goods, the weight of the goods, the shipping marks, and the signature of the shipper and the carrier.12. Explain the difference between "Door to Door" and "Portto Port" services in logistics.Answer: "Door to Door" service refers to the logistics process where the goods are transported from the seller'sdoor to the buyer's door, including all necessary handlingand transportation. "Port to Port" service, on the other hand, only includes the transportation of goods from one port to another, excluding the transportation from the door to theport and from the port to the door.四、论述题13. Discuss the importance of tracking and tracing in the logistics industry.Answer: Tracking and tracing are crucial in the logisticsindustry as they provide real-time information about the location and status of the cargo. This helps in managing the supply chain more efficiently, reducing the risk of loss or damage to goods, and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing transparency in the delivery process.五、案例分析题14. A company has shipped a container of electronics from Shanghai to Los Angeles using a sea freight service. The container was supposed to arrive within 30 days, but after 40 days, the container has not yet arrived. What steps should the company take to address this issue?Answer: The company should first contact the shipping line or freight forwarder to inquire about the status of the shipment. They should also check the Bill of Lading and any tracking information available. If the container is still missing, the company should file a claim with the carrier and consider alternative measures such as airfreighting replacement goods if necessary. It is also important to review the terms of the contract and insurance coverage to understand the company's rights and responsibilities in this situation.结束语：物流英语是国际贸易和供应链管理的重要组成部分。

110112-物流英语

《物流英语》综合复习资料一、单项选择1. Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of ____________customer requirements.A. meetB. fulfillC. meetingD. satisfy2. People tend to ______logistics ____the flow of goods, yes , it is partly right, but logistics is much more than that.A. refer asB. prefer toC. view withD. viewing as3. Road transportation is capable of providing a______________ service without any break in the journey to change from one vehicle to another.A.port to portB. end to endC. long distanceD. door to door4. ________________________is one of the most energy efficient modes of land transport.A. road transportB. water transportC. rail transportD. air transport5. Main purpose of distribution centers is to maximize _____________.A. costB. profitC.storageD. throughput6. Although variable slot location system can achieve more efficient space utilization, it requires advanced _____________________to keep track with the product locations.A. technologyB. information systemC.skillD. management7. The JIT approach seeks to minimize inventory by reducing _______stock, as well as by having the required amount of materials arrive at the production location at the exact time that they are needed.A .safety B. cycle C. transit D. speculative8. The adoption of VMI helps distributor and retailer to reduced __________and achieve higher inventory turnover.A .waste B. risk C. cost D. stock-out9. Adequate ______ or (labeling) is an essential component of the package.A .marking B. protection C. package D. communication10. LIS can be used to ______transportation management, warehouse management, and operations planning and scheduling, etc.A .carry outB .practice C. implement D. support11. Demand forecasting refers to efforts to estimate product demand in a ______time period.A . long B. short C. future D. long-term12. Transportation refer to the physical movement of goods from point of _______to point of__________.A . start end B. market manufacture C. origin consumption D. here there13. ________________ is usually considered as the cleanest among all transportation modes.A . road transport B. water transport C. rail transport D. air transport14. Air transportation is perceived as ___________ compared to the charges of land and ocean freight.A . cheap B. fast C. expensive D. reliability15. Bulk cargo refers to freight, both dry or liquid, that is_______________, such as minerals (oil, coal, iron ore) and grains.A . weight B. packaged C. seal D. not packaged16. Break-bulk cargo refers to general cargo that has been ______________in some ways with the use of bags, boxes or drums.A . weight B. packaged C. seal D. not packaged17. Warehousing can be defined as the part of logistics systems that store products (raw materials, parts, goods-in-process, finished goods…) at and between points of ______to points of____________.A . start end B. market manufacture C. origin consumption D. here there18. Distribution centers emphasize the ____________movement of products through a facility.A . slow B. rapid C. large D. short- distance19. The increase of transit time for these inventories would lead to an_________ in the size of the transit inventory.A . decrease B. need C. increase D. reduction20. Because dead inventory increases inventory carrying cost, reduces inventory turnover and takes up space in warehousing facility, companies should __________the size of dead inventory.A . reduce B. increase C. maximize D. minimize21. _____________________can be removed from the product without affecting its characteristics.A . sale packaging B. grouped packagingC. transport packagingD. protect packaging22. ______________packaging (or under packaging) can lead to spillages and result in major losses and serious damage.A . sale B. defective C. strong D. adequate23. Advanced Technologies refer to technologies that ________ decision-making capabilities for transportation management, warehouse management, and demand forecasting and planning among others.A .enhance B. make C. implement D. carry out24. As a computer processes the documents in EDI , there is also______ chance of human error.A . many B. much C. less D. little25. Bulk containers are _______containers designed for bulk material handling, such as grain and cement.A . bigger B. heavy duty C. non packaged D. standard26. A tank container is used for the transportation of a wide variety of _______cargoes.A . bulk B. solid C. tangible D. liquid27. A bill of lading is used for sea shipment and is a certificate of _________ of goods.A . mark B. possess C. ownership D. holding28. A letter of credit gives the seller reassurance that he will ______the payment for the goods.A . receive B. pay C. got D. possess29. A 3PL provider, who has long been operating in that country, will be better able to ________the logistics operations.A . carry out B. possess C. complete D. hold30. By outsourcing all these, corporations may focus on their _____________and on improving cycle time and delivery performance, thereby increasing customer satisfaction.A . mark B. competency C. ownership D. market二、判断对错1. There are a variety of definition about the term “logistics”, each have slightly different meaning.2. Logistics involves the flow and storage of “goods, services, and related information”.3. Bulk carriers are generally very big.4. Exchange of information among different companies can result in faster order placement, quicker delivery, and greater accountability throughout the logistics process.5. Good customer service is to make sure that the right person receive the right product with the right quantity at the right place at the right time in the right condition ,even the cost is very high.6. Bulk commodities, such as coal can not be transported by pipeline.7. Liner services is commonly used to carry general cargo in relatively small shipments and limited volumes.8. Distribution centers emphasizes the storage of product and their primary purpose is to maximize usage of available storage space.9. Contract warehousing also tends to be more cost-effective than private warehousing with almost the same degree of control, because key specifications can be included in the contract.10. A warehouse with huge amount of seasonal products should use fix slot location system.11. Its generally cheaper to build up than build out.12. Goods that have been shipped out and on their way to a company’s warehouse is not counted as inventory.13. “A”items approximately represent 80 percent of total inventory costs.14.A cardboard containing 20 boxes of cigarettes is regarded as grouped packaging.15. A variety of LIS has been designed and implemented for different logistics activities.16. Companies that use EDI for communication and transaction have to make sure that the documents used by both parties are in the same format.17. Bulk container are designed for transportation of seafood, fruits, as well as photographic film, plants, delicate machine, and pharmaceuticals.18. Container is a great innovation in 20th century and is used firstly in commercial trade transportation.19. A bill of lading can only be used for sea shipment.20. Air waybill can present ownership of shipment.21. Air waybill is not a negotiable document and the shipper lose ownership of the goods after handing it over to the airline.22. A Certificate of Origin is a signed statement issued by the country of origin where the product is shipped out.23. “Green”procurement requires a company or organization to carry out an assessment of the environmental consequences of a product at all the various stages of its lifecycle.三、术语翻译物流物流管理客户服务公路运输私人仓库四、英译汉1. For example, if a company promises that all orders will be shipped within 24 hours of receipt, what percentage of orders are actually shipped within 24 hours of receipt?2.We should keep in mind that one logistics system does not fit all companies. The number of activities in a logistics system can vary from company to company.3.Air transport is mainly for goods that are valuable, such as watches, gold, electrical components, or perishable such as flowers, meats or lightweight product such as mails.4.But more recently, contract warehousing (also referred to as third-party warehousing) has emerged as another warehousing alternative.5.Logistics contract normally refers to the agreement concluded by two parties and enforced by law, according to the clauses of contract, both parties promise to provide or accept particular logistics service.6. The JIT approach views inventories as waste, therefore, has to be keep to the lowest level, if it can’t not be totally eliminated.7. Such inf ormation includes: product brand names and descriptions; manufacturer’s name and address; quantity; use-by dates; directions for use; storage and disposal; and cautionary or emergency information.8. Processing a paper-based order can cost up 70 US dollars (USD), whereas using EDI costs 1 USD or less.《物流英语》综合复习资料答案一、单项选择二、判断对错三、术语翻译logisticslogistics managementcustomer serviceroad transportationprivate warehouse四、英译汉1.参考答案：例如，如果公司承诺所有订单在24小时内发货，那么24小时内实际发货的订单的比例到底是多少？2.参考答案：我们应该记住一个物流系统不能适应所有的企业。

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Short Answer Questions
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回答要求使用要点式 Which operations have a great impact on the warehouse layout and design? List at least 3 principles in warehouse design. State the four dimensions of materials handling. Which four categories can freight carriers fall into? Which factors affect the rates of transportation?
Vocabulary
6. Cushioning materials include shrink-wrap, air bubble, cellulose wadding, corrugated paper and plastics. 7. Automatic scanners are in a fixed position and scan packages as they go by on a conveyor belt. 8. Horizontal warehouse space is usually the most obvious and easiest to fill. That is why warehouse operations must utilize the vertical space effectively in order to be efficient. 9. Materials handling equipment should use gravity as much as possible and minimize the ratio of deadweight to payload. 10. The main function of pallet is to provide a base to hold individual items together.
Concepts
1. a practice in logistics of unloading materials from an incoming semi-trailer truck or railroad car and loading these materials directly into outbound trucks, trailers, or rail cars, with little or no storage in between: cross-docking processing speed of an operation in terms of the amount of output it produces under normal operating conditions in a set period of time (usually one hour): throughput value given up as a result of not taking certain action: opportunity cost an event that causes inventory to be exhausted; reorder points are often specified in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of this event during replenishment, due to the vendor's lead time, which cause interruptions to sales or deliveries: stockout giving up one advantage in order to gain another; for example, this may be realized by taking a financial loss in order to gain a tax deduction that will lower total tax liability: trade-off
Part 1: Vocabulary
11. Cushioning materials include shrink-wrap, air bubble, cellulose wadding, corrugated paper and plastics. 12. Automatic scanners are in a fixed position and scan packages as they go by on a conveyor belt. 13. Materials handling equipment should use gravity as much as possible and minimize the ratio of deadweight to payload. 14. Concealed damage is not detected until the package is opened. 15. The trade-off logic studies the relationship between two conflicting practices or operations such as large quantity purchase price discount and high inventory levels.
Vocabulary
11. Motor transportation has the highest accessibility. 12. Reducing commodity handling reduces handling costs, damage costs, theft and pilferage, and the time required to complete the modal transfer. 13. Containerization changes materials handling from a labor-intensive to a capital-intensive operation. 14. Carriers quote freight rates in cwt (cents per hundredweight). 15. Concealed damage is not detected until the consignee opens the package.
Part 1: Vocabulary
6. Horizontal warehouse space is usually the most obvious and easiest to fill. That is why warehouse operations must utilize the vertical space effectively in order to be efficient. 7. Motor transportation has the highest accessibility. 8. Reducing commodity handling reduces handling costs, damage costs, theft and pilferage, and the time required to complete the modal transfer. 9. Containerization changes materials handling from a labor-intensive to a capital-intensive operation. 10. Carriers quote freight rates in cwt (cents per hundredweight).
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Concepts
6. practice of using external organizations to execute logistics activities that have traditionally been performed within an organization itself: third party logistics 7. a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies and may also act as a carrier: freight forwarder 8. economic principle that as the volume of production increases, the cost of producing each unit decreases; therefore, building a large factory will be more efficient than a small factory because the large factory will be able to produce more units at a lower cost per unit than the smaller factory: economies of scale 9. the acquisition of goods or services: procurement 10. a production strategy that strives to improve a business return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs; also called the Toyota Production System: justin-time