2. Unit 10: Logistics Popular Trades Practical College English Reading Course

3. Text A Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain management Logistics Text A Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain management Logistics Popular Trades Practical College English Reading Course

4. A Case Logistics Management Supply Chain Management Role of Logistics References Bank A Case Logistics Management Supply Chain Management Role of Logistics References Bank Popular Trades Practical College English Reading Course

5. A Case A Case A Logistics Channel A Logistics Channel source → production → warehouse → retailer source → production → warehouse → retailer facility facility McDonald A McDonald A meat warehouse McDonald B meat warehouse McDonald B A McDonald C A McDonald C cheese ingredients McDonald D cheese ingredients McDonald D McDonald E McDonald E sesame warehouse McDonald F sesame warehouse McDonald F seed B McDonald G seed B McDonald G McDonald H McDonald H

6. Exactly What is “Logistics” ◊ Business Logistics The planning, implementation, & control of the efficient & effective flow and storage of goods, services & related information from point of origin to point of use or consumption in order to meet customer requirements. The planning, implementation, & control of the efficient & effective flow and storage of goods, services & related information from point of origin to point of use or consumption in order to meet customer requirements.

7. Pre-Reading Activities What is Logistics Management? Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements Logistics

8. Key Logistics Activities Customer Service Customer Service Demand Forecasting & Planning Demand Forecasting & Planning Inventory Management Inventory Management Communication Technology Communication Technology Materials Handling Materials Handling Order Processing Order Processing Purchasing Purchasing Transportation Transportation Warehousing Warehousing

9. What is Supply Chain Management? Supply Chain Management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion and all Logistics Management activities. Importantly, it also includes co- ordination and collaboration with channel partners, who can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers. In essence, Supply Chain Management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.

10. Strategic opportunities Internal factors Internal factors management style management style culture culture human resources human resources facilities facilities External factors External factors technology technology globalization globalization competition competition

11. Role of Logistics The role of logistic is to maintain the dynamic balance between the minute details and the main elements involved in a product. The role of logistic is to maintain the dynamic balance between the minute details and the main elements involved in a product.logistic

12. References Bank SCM: Boundaries & Relationships Supply Chain Management is an integrating function with primary responsibility for linking major business functions and business processes within and across companies into a cohesive and high-performing business model. It includes all of the Logistics Management activities, as well as manufacturing operations such as: 1. Marketing 2. Sales 3. Product design 4. Finance 5. Information technology

13. References Bank Logistics Management: Boundaries & Relationships Logistics Management activities typically include: 1.Inbound and outbound transportation management 2.Fleet management 3.Warehousing 4.Materials handling 5.Order fulfillment 6.Logistics network design 7.Inventory management 8.Supply/demand planning 9.Management of third-party logistics services providers

14. References Bank Example A large supermarket chain continues to grow in an intensely competitive market. Why is this? This organization describes its core purpose as being to create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty. To do this the organization must: 1.understand its customer needs and how they can best be served 2.ensure their products are recognized by its customers as representing outstanding value for money 3.ensure that the products, required by its customers, are available on the shelf at each of its stores at all times, day and night.

15. The task of planning and controlling the purchase and distribution of this organization’s huge product range from suppliers to stores falls to Logistics. Logistics is the task of providing: Material Flow of the physical goods from suppliers through the distribution centers to stores Information Flow of the demand data from the consumer back to purchasing and to suppliers so that material flow can be accurately planned and controlled. Note: The logistics task of managing material flow and information flow is a key part of the overall task of supply chain management. References Bank

16. Distribution is the operations and support task of managing the distribution centers (DC’s), and the distribution of products from the DC’s to the associated stores. Network and Capacity Planning is the task of planning and implement sufficient capacity in the supply chain to ensure that the right products can be procured in the right quantities now and in the future. Supply Chain Development is the task of improving the overall supply chain so that its processes are stable and in control, that it is efficient, and that it is correctly structured to meet the logistics needs of material flow and information flow. References Bank

17. Management strategy focuses on alignment between supply chain members, of which the end customer is the key one. Material Flow must be kept from source to end customer in a timely and regulated manner. Information Flow is often referred to as the glue that binds the supply chain processes together. References Bank

18. in terms of : with regard to eg. It has been a terrible year in terms of business. 就生意而论，这是个很糟糕的一年。 measure the value of material goods in terms of money 用金钱计量有形物的价值 Terms & Language Points

19. benefit (from) v. gain help from or to be helped by sth. 受益，得到帮助 eg. People in the town have benefited from the new transport system. Better working conditions will benefit the staff. benefit n. money that the government gives to people who are ill, disabled or unemployed; money, goods, etc. given to an employee in addition to his/her normal salary eg. a job with a good salary and a range of benefits References Bank

20. Forward & Reverse Logistics Forward logistics: The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption Reverse logistics The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. References Bank

21. just-in-time: (JIT) is an inventory strategy that strives to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs. To meet JIT objectives, the process relies on signals or Kanban ( 看板 Kanban ? ) between different points in the process, which tell production when to make the next part. Kanban are usually 'tickets' but can be simple visual signals, such as the presence or absence of a part on a shelf. Implemented correctly, JIT can improve a manufacturing organization's return on investment, quality, and efficiency.return on investmentinventory carrying costsKanban ?return on investment References Bank

22. Kanban (or kamban ) meaning "signboard" or "billboard") is a concept related to lean and just-in- time (JIT) productionsignboardbillboardleanjust-in- time References Bank

23. product replenishment: Most improvements in operational activities can be found in the way a store is replenished. Efficient Product Replenishment deals with efficient delivery of the correct product on the correct time at the correct place in the correct quantities. This process is primarily a logistic oriented strategy, which is activated by consumer demand, which is called a 'pull' situation. References Bank

24. Order processing Order processing is a key element of Order fulfillment. Order processing operations or facilities are commonly called "distribution centers". "Order processing" is the term generally used to describe the process or the work flow associated with the picking, packing and delivery of the packed item(s) to a shipping carrier. The specific "order fulfillment process" or the operational procedures of distribution centers are determined by many factors. Each distribution center has its own unique requirements or priorities. There is no "one size fits all" process that universally provides the most efficient operation.Order fulfillmentdistribution centers References Bank

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