本书是一部以实用为主的教材，在编写过程中注意突出内容上的实用性及基础通用性，因此该教材适合于高职高专院校的物流专业作为“物流英语”课程的教材之用，也可以用于物流行业从业人员及相关人员的基础学习之用。

本书共分8个单元，内容分别为：物流概述、物流管理、供应链管理、运输与包装、物流成本、仓储管理、物流信息系统及物流信函。各单元分别包含准备练习、学习目标、课文、词汇、注释、阅读等部分内容。

本书共分8个单元，内容分别为：物流概述、物流管理、供应链管理、运输与包装、物流成本、仓储管理、物流信息系统及物流信函。各单元分别包含预备练习、学习目标、课文、词汇、注释、阅读等部分内容。阅读材料与本章主题相关，能扩充知识面及提高理解能力。

本书可作为物流专业学生的基础应用英语教材，内容简单易懂，也适合于高职高专类物流专业作为专业外语教材使用。同时各单元的词汇、注释可帮助读者理解和学习，方便部分自学人士。

Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics

 Part Ⅰ the Definitions of Logistics

 Part Ⅱ Basic Functions of a Logistics System

Procurement (Purchasing)

Transportation

Storage and materials handling

Inventory control

Packaging

Information

 Part Ⅲ The Importance of Logistics

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 2 Logistics Management and Organization

 Part Ⅰ What is logistics management?

 Part Ⅱ Relationships with Other Corporate Functions

 Part Ⅲ The Mission of Logistics Management

 Part Ⅳ Logistics Organizational Structures

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 3 Supply Chain Management

 Part Ⅰ the Role of SCM

Supply

Supply chain

Supply chain management

 Part Ⅱ Zntroduction to Supply Chain Management

 Part Ⅲ Development of SCM

Extended Supply Chain

Unit 4 Transportation and Packing

 Part Ⅰ Transportation

Water Transportation

Rail Transportation

Road Transportation

Air Transportation

Pipeline Transportation

 Part Ⅱ  Packing

Packing Containers

The Function of Packing

Marketing

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 5 The Cost of Logistics

 Part Ⅰ The Cost of Transportation

Variable and Fixed Costs

Cost Characteristics by Mode

 Part Ⅱ  Costs Relationship

 Part Ⅲ The Other Cost of Logistics

The Cost of Holding Inventory

Information system costs

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 6 Inventory Management

 Part Ⅰ Types of Inventory

Input supplies：Raw Materials, Components

Work-In-Process (WIP)

Finished Goods Inventory

MRO

ABC Analysis

 Part Ⅱ Inventory Control

Inventory Goals

Control of Inventories

Just-in-time Inventory

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 7 Information System of Logistics

 Part Ⅰ Function of Information system

 Part Ⅱ Logistics Information Technology

Electronic Data Interchange

Internet

Satellite Technology

Radio Frequency Exchange

Bar Coding and Scanning

 Part Ⅲ Electronic Commerce and Logistics

Electronic Commerce

E-fulfillment

New Words and Expressions

Notes of the passage

Exercises

Unit 8 Written Correspondence in Logistics

 Part Ⅰ Enquiries & Offers

General Introduction

Ⅰ Making an Enquiry

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Ⅱ Reply to an Enquiry

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

ⅢMaking a Firm Offer

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Part Ⅱ Counteroffers

General Introduction

Ⅰ Making a Counteroffer

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Ⅱ Declining Price Reduction

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Part Ⅲ Orders

General Introduction

Ⅰ Placing an Order

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Ⅱ Acknowledgement of order

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

Ⅲ Declining the order

New Words and Expressions

Useful expressions

Alternative phrases

Exercises

附录1 中华人民共和国国家标准物流术语

附录2 货运用语中英文对照

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