物流英语复习

交叉收货Cross-docking is an operation that facilitates the product-mixing function. In across-docking operation, products form different suppliers arrive in truckload lots, but instead of being places into storage for later picking, they are moved across the warehouse area to waiting trucks for movement to particular customers. The incoming materials are picked form the delivering truck or form temporary storage locations to fill a specific order and moved across the dock to a truck destined for the customer.

仓库The sole function of old fashion warehouse is to store goods. With the development of the modern business, the traditional warehouse can’t accommodate the requirements of its constantly changes. Therefore, it has developed into distribution center, which provide the following functions: receiving, sorting, replenishing, picking and shipping.

企业A major priority for many firms today is to figure out new and innovative ways to take cost out of their key business, including those relating to logistics.

配送中心Many firms locate their DCs near the hub operations of logistics service providers to ensure access to time-critical, express transportation services. This strategy is particularly appropriate for inventories of high-value, time-sensitive products that may need to be shipped on a short notice. As a result, the service level is higher and the total cost of the comprehensive, express logistics services is lower than that of warehousing the needed inventories at various locations throughout the company’s logistics ne twork.

物流设施Although proximity to markets and customers is a priority for many firms to locate their logistics facilities, an overly complex logistics network can be disadvantageous from a cost perspective. Meanwhile, the availability of high-quality transportation services and capable information technologies has resulted in an expansion of the geographical areas that can be served in a timely manner from key logistics facilities.

沃尔玛A good case in point is Wal-Mart’s information system that drives the replenishment process for the clothing and apparel sold through their US stores. The head office determines replenishment requirement based on the daily information from the point of sales that is transmitted directly to the suppliers who package individual store requirements into bar-coded parcel.

运输管理The TMS can match shipment size with transport service cost and performance requirements, especially where there are competing choices involved. A good TMS will store data on multiple modes, freight rates, expected shipment times, mode availability and service frequency and the system will suggest the best carrier for each shipment.

逆向物流Reserve logistic is the management of all activities involved in goods, demand information and money flowing in the opposite direction of the primary logistic flow. It involves reducing in the generation of waste, as well as managing the collection, transport, disposal and recycling of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in a way that maximizes the long-term profitability of the business.

逆向物流--仓库管理Warehouse management plays a critical part in terms of reverse logistics operation. Most of the businesses of reverse logistics come from/derive from the proactive product recalls, recycling and disposal of overstock as well as damaged inventories by manufacturers, which are implemented/operated/carried out in the warehouse. Enormous finance flow is generated/is derived from the refurbishment, recycling and disposal of damaged and defective products.

海运Transport by ship is by far the most pervasive and important global shipment method, accounting for 2/3 of all international movements.

出口管理公司EMCs’ primary function is to obtain orders for their clients’ products by selecting appropriate markets, distribution channels, and promotional campaigns. The EMC collects and analyzes credit data for foreign customers and advises exporters on payment terms. It also usually collects payments from foreign customers. EMCs may also supply documentation, arrange transportation, provide warehouse facilities, maintain a foreign inventory, and handle break-bulk operations.

全球物流系统-中介To a large extent, global logistics system, counts on inter-medias, which are mainly foreign freight forwarders, air cargo agents, non-vessel-operating common carriers, customs house broker, EMC, and so on.

库存管理Inventory control is a primary concern of the SCM and a key performance indicator in SCM evaluation. To put it simply/In simple words, the inventory level should meet the reasonable need of customers and simultaneously minimize the SC costs. To strike a balance between the supply and demand of goods, and to prevent the unnecessary redundancy, we find it necessary to manage the inventory in a comprehensive way. Due to the fact that visibility can eliminate the safety stock, the visibility of inventories is critical to the minimization or elimination of uncertainty when the inventories flow along the SC.

ABC货物运输代理ABC International Freight Co. Ltd was established in January 2000, benefiting from a strategic cooperation and alliance with Hong Kong business partners and the world’s largest airlines and shippers. As a well-established freight forwarder, ABC Freight offers a competitive price in international air cargo, international shipping, intermodal transportation, charter airline and shipping service, large-scale engineering project logistics, exhibition goods and personal effects delivery.

始Initially, ABC started its business operation with air freight forwarding service between China and Middle East and Africa. After a decade of efforts, ABC consolidates its strengths, based on its cooperation with the airports in HK, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Macao. With well-facilitated trailer service, the air cargo network, besides Middle East and Africa, has been extended to South America, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia. ABC has reached agency agreements with CX, EK, EY, SV, QR, UL, GA, TK, ET, BA, AM, CA and CZ, with some of which ABC enjoys exclusive (shipping) space reservation.

立足Apart from its prestigious air cargo service, ABC expands its operations to shipping agency. Currently, ABC is in close cooperation with Evergreen, PIL, YML, COSCO, Maersk, APL and UASC, consolidating its strength in offering logistics service between China and Middle East, Africa and South America. 以人为本ABC gives top priority to customer service by enhancing its core business, expanding its service network and playing an active role in various supply chains. Along with its commitment to IT support and its firm belief in “Integrity, Efficiency, Economy and Securi ty”, ABC makes continuous efforts to offer the best service and highest value to its clients.

The vision of ABC is “to be the best freight forwarder in China and the internationally competiti ve logistics service provider”.【VMI】Vendor-managed- inventory. VMI is the situation where retailers sharing with vendors the information about the retailer’s sales an d inventory which help the vendors to deciding what and when to ship. Additionally, ownership of the inventory generally shifts to the retailer once the product is received.

【Bullwhip effect】The bullwhip effect is the uncertainty caused from distorted information flowing up and down the supply chain. It is characterized by variability in demand orders among supply chain participants and results in inventory lumps finally.

【E-COMMERCE】

In general, EC can make the following contributions to supply chain management. : 1. Digitize products such as software. 2. Replace all paper documents that move physically with electronic documents. 3. Provide an integrated messaging system. 4. Change the nature and structure of the supply chain from linear to a hub. 5. Enhance collaboration and information sharing among the partners in the supply chain. 6. Shorten the supply chain and minimize inventories. 7. Facilitate customer service. 8. Introduce efficiencies.

Why is demand driven a better strategy?(不懂，再说)

Even the Best-Planned ERPS sometimes fail. How can we improve performance? By starting thinking about what customers want. This means changing supply chain planning and execution functions to be driven by demand in real time. The supply chain goal is no longer to build products to a forecast of future but rather to build to actual orders. Identify the key areas to focus when developing the strategic plan. Obsolete 废弃的

Logistics Audit 物流费用

Heuristic techniques

Consolidate 拼装

Agglomeration 集群效应

Disinter mediation 非居间化

Retrieving 取货

Claims processing 受理投诉

Dispatcher 调度人

Artificial intelligence 人工智能

Depot 供应站

Scavenge 净化Bale 打包

Commission 佣金

Courier 快递公司

Customer house broker 报关行

Customer clearance 清关Franchising 特许经营