Part One Basic Knowledge About Logistics
Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics
Learning Objectives
Background
Logistics Terms
Section Ⅰ Lead-in: Speaking
Section Ⅱ Reading
Reading Activity 1 The Definition of Logistics
Reading Activity 2 The Components of Logistics System
Reading Activity 3 The History of Logistics
Section Ⅲ Listening
Section Ⅳ Speaking
Dialogue 1
Dialogue 2
Dialogue 3
Summary
Exercises
Case Study
Unit 2 Transportation
Learning Objectives
Background
Logistics Terms
Section Ⅰ Lead-in: Speaking
Section Ⅱ Reading
Reading Activity 1 The Function of Transportation
Reading Activity 2 Five Modes of Transportation
Reading Activity 3 Container Transportation
Section Ⅲ Listening
Section Ⅳ Speaking
Dialogue 1
Dialogue 2
Dialogue 3
Summary
Exercises
Case Study
Unit 3 Warehousing Management
Learning Objectives
Background
Logistics Terms
Section Ⅰ Lead-in: Speaking
Section Ⅱ Reading
Reading Activity 1 Types of Warehouses
Reading Activity 2 The Functions of Warehouse
Reading Activity 3 Principles of Warehousing Management
Section Ⅲ Listening
Section Ⅳ Speaking
Dialogue 1
Dialogue 2
Dialogue 3
Summary
Exercises
Case Study
Unit 4 Inventory Control
Learning Objectives
Background
Logistics Terms
Section Ⅰ Lead-in: Speaking
Section Ⅱ Reading
Reading Activity 1 The Definition and Purpose of Inventory
Reading Activity 2 The Classifications of Inventory
Reading Activity 3 ABC Analysis of Inventory
Section Ⅲ Listening
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Unit 5 Logistics Packaging
Unit 6 Distribution
Unit 7 Logistics Information Technology
Unit 8 Purchasing
Unit 9 Third-party Logistics and Reverse Logistics
Unit 10 Supply Chain Management
Part Two Logistics English Correspondence Writing
Unit 11 Layout of Business Letters
Unit 12 Electronic Forms of Business Letters
Unit 13 Specimen Business Correspondence
Part Three Appendixes—Logistics Documents
Appendix 1 Sales Confirmation
Appendix 2 Letter of Credit
Appendix 3 Commercial Invoice
Appendix 4 Packing List
Appendix 5 Container Shipping Note
Appendix 6 Bill of Lading
Appendix 7 Inspection Certificate of Quality
Appendix 8 Insurance Policy
Reference Books