实用商务英语口语教程Programme 14 Business Logistics

(8) Simply speaking, it is described as having the right thing at the right place and at the right time.
(simply speaking)
(9) Besides these, logistics often includes package, warehousing, material handling, inventory, purchasing and so forth. (warehousing, inventory)
A.库存 B.包装 C.破损，毁坏 D.仓储 E.材料管理 F.采购 G.部分装运 H.能力, 生产能力 I.剩余 J.递送，投递
What kind of shipping means are mentioned in the above pictures?
From the above means, which one is often used for the goods in bulk?
1.Terms Match
(1) warehousing (2) material handling (3) inventory (4) purchasing (5) package (6) breakage (7) capacity (8) delivery (9) the balance (10) partial shipment
(3) partial shipment (4) supply chain
(5) implement
(6) term
(7) delivery
(8) breakage
(9) come to an agreement
(10) meet one’s demand
(1)The balance will be shipped in May. (the balance) (2) When is the earliest you can effect shipment? (effect shipment) (3) We’ll do our best to meet your demand. (meet one’s demand) (4) They have a reputation for efficiency and careful handling of goods. (have a reputation for) (5) You know a timely delivery means a lot to us. (mean a lot to)
实用商务英语口语教程Programme 14 Business Logistics
1. Time is life. To save time is to lengthen life. 2. One hour today is worth two tomorrow. 3. Nothing seeks, othing finds. 4. Good to begin well, better to end well.
Role-play： Role-play the above-
mentioned dialogue in pairs.
★Project Study 2
Dialogue: A Talk on the Mode of Transportation and Freight
Role-play : Role-play the above-mentioned dialogue in pair
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Vogue Words
Scene of Project 2: Miss Jiang, a manufacturer of china, has a batch of china to transport. So she comes to a famous transport firm and talks about the mode of transportation and freight with Mr. Black.
Situation I
On behalf of your company, you would like to have a business talk on the mode of transportation with Mr. Black, from a transport firm.
Having settled the problems of price, you are discussing the problem of shipment with the sales manager from America Glassware Import & Export Corporation.
To learn to communicate with foreign client on business logistics.
Brief Introduction
The term “logistics” originally came from the moving, lodging and supplying of troops. Today, according to the Council of Logistics Management, logistics is part of the supply chain process that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverses flow and storage of goods, services and relevant information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements.
Can you figure out other shipping means? If you can, what are they?
★Preparations ★Project Study 1
Dialogue: Talking about the Definition of Logistics and Modern Logistics
Scene of Project 3: Having settled the matters of freight, Mr. Job comes to Ms Hou’s office and discusses the problem of shipment with her.
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★Project Study 3
Dialogue: A Talk on Partial Shipment
Role-play: Role-play the above-mentioned
dialogue in pairs.
★1. Terms Practice
(1) shipment
(2) handle
(6) The commodities must be handled carefully and efficiently. (handle)
(7) Since your order is quite a large one, would you like to accept partial shipment? (partial shipment)
★1. Tongue Twisters
(1) One’s attitude towards life is largely determined by his attitude. (2) Think like a man of action and act like a man of thought. (3) All artists are not artful. (4) Money-the best friend of the masses, the support of the classes, the aim of the lasses, the ruin of the asses. (5) Angels hand ancient anchors at angels that anger oranges.
(1) Can you explain the definition of logistics in your words? (2) What are the benefits of logistics? (3) What are the functions of logistics? (4) Have you ever met the case of logistics? Give us an example. (5) Can you talk about the development trend of logistics in China?
Thank you for your attention!
(10) Modern logistics is related to the effective and efficient flow of materials and information.
(be related to)
Mr. Martin: First of all, let’s come to the time of delivery. 最早能在什么时间装运呢？ Ms Hu: We can ship the goods in June. Mr. Martin: I’m think that will be too late for us. We want the goods shipped before the end of May for the seasonal period. Can you do something to advance the shipping time to April? Ms Hu: Well, our manufacturers are very busy at the moment. Mr. Martin: 贵方知道及时装运对我方很重要。 Ms Hu: I see. But our manufacturer has received a lot of orders this year. Mr. Martin: If the goods can’t be delivered in April, I’m afraid I have to purchase elsewhere and may have to cancel our order. Ms Hu: 我方会尽力满足贵方的需求。既然贵方的订单很大，那么贵方接受部分装运吗？ Mr. Martin: In that case, I’d like to have half of the goods shipped in April. 剩余的将在 五月份装运。 Ms Hu: We’ll do our best.
To grasp the relevant terms and expressions on business logistics;
To know the importance and definition of business logistics;
To get some idea of the functional activities in the business logistics system;