? 物流英语（上） ? 主编：王艳 ? 制作：李晓新 ? 2008年3月 ? 物流英语

? Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics ? Unit 2 Customer Service ? Unit 3 Warehousing

? Unit 4 Transportation and Distribution ? Unit 5 Packaging

? Unit 6 International Logistics ? Unit 7 Purchasing ? 物流英语

? Unit 8 the Third Party Logistics ? Unit 9 Supply Chain Management ? Unit 10 Logistics Information Management ? Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics ? Text 1 What is Logistics

? Dialogue 1 Introduction to Logistics Company ? Text 2 Activities in Logistics System ? Dialogue 2 Visiting a Logistics Company ? Text 1 What is Logistics

【Para 1】The Definition of Logistics（物流的概念）

There are various definitions of different edition. But in general, there are mainly two types of definition in practice.

? Text 1 What is Logistics

In Chinese Logistics Terms, logistics means the pgysical movement of goods from the supplier point to the receive point. Based on practical need, integrated organically the variety of the basic functional activities including transportation, storage, loading and unloading, handling, package, distribution and information management, etc.

? Text 1 What is Logistics

The Council of Logistics Management has adopted this definition of logistics：Logistics is that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirement.

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【Para 2】The importance of Logistics（物流的重要性）

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3．Many experts hold the opinion that logistics is an iceberg, only the top of which is seen, what is unseen is much bigger.

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4．As logistics manager’s roles and value have grown, the need for well-educated, talented professionals with a diverse array of skills has emerged.

5．Logistics is a unique global “pipeline” that operates 24 hours a day, planning and coordinating the transport of products to customers the world over.

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Ⅵ Translate the following sentences into English. 1．请为我们介绍一下当前中国的物流现状。 2．物流活动是供应链的构成部分。

3．在工业生产中，物流成为快速增长的利润源。