Chapter 1Logistics from A Historical Perspective物流历史回顾1
Section AOverview Logistics物流概述1
Section BWhat is the Scope of Logistics Activities?物流活动的范围4
Section CLogistics Strategies物流策略6
Section DUsing Logistics as A Competitive Weapon物流作为一种竞争武器8
Section ELogistics Industry in China中国的物流行业11
Core Concepts核心概念13
Exercises练习14
Chapter 2Inventory Management库存管理19
Section AWhat is Inventory?库存的定义19
Section BInventory Carrying Cost库存执行成本21
Section CJIT准时制物流24
Section DABC AnalysisABC分析法26
Section EEconomic Order Quantity经济订货量28
Core Concepts核心概念32
Exercises练习33Chapter 3Transportation and Transportation Management
运输与运输管理37Section AHistory of Transportation运输的历史37
Section BBasic Principles基本原则40
Section CTransportation Modes运输模式44
Section DClassification of Carriers承运人分类49
Section ESolving International Transportation Problems解决国际运输中的
问题51
Core Concepts核心概念54
Exercises练习56Chapter 4Warehousing Management仓库管理61
Section ANature of A Warehouse仓库的本质61
Section BPurpose of A Warehouse仓库的目的63
Section CTypes of Warehouse仓库的类型65
Section DBasic Regulations in Warehouse仓库的基本原则68
Section EWarehousing Security仓库安全71
Core Concepts核心概念73
Exercises练习74
包装与物料处理78Section AHistory of Packaging包装的历史78
Section BPackage Functions包装的功能81
Section CTypes of Container集装箱的类型84
Section DPackage Labeling包装标签86
Section EMaterials Handling Principles物料处理原则89
Core Concepts核心概念91
Exercises练习92
Chapter 6How Supply Chain Works供应链如何运行96
Section ADefinition of Supply Chain供应链的概念96
Section BStructure of the Supply Chain供应链结构99
Section CInterest in Supply Chains供应链利益101
Section DBarriers to Supply Chain Management供应链管理障碍104
Section EGreen Logistics绿色物流107
Core Concepts核心概念109
Exercises练习109
Chapter 7Distribution Channel配送渠道114
Section ADefinition of Distribution Channel配送渠道的概念114
Section BStructure of Distribution Channel配送渠道结构116
Section CDistribution Center配送中心119
Section DCost of Distribution配送成本121
Section EFour Examples of Distribution Center Layout配送中心分配案例123
Core Concepts核心概念126
Exercises练习127Chapter 8Procurement采购131
Section ADefinition of Procurement采购的概念131
Section BProcurement Perspectives采购观点133
Section CProcurement Strategies采购策略139
Section DEcommerce Procurement电子商务采购145
Section EGlobalized Purchasing全球采购147
Core Concepts核心概念149
Exercises练习150
Chapter 9Information Requirements信息技术要求155
Section AWhat Information Is Required?需要什么样的信息技术155
Section BInformation Technology信息技术157
Section CCommunication System通信系统160
Section DTransaction Processing System (TPS)交易处理系统162
Section EEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)企业资源规划166
Core Concepts核心概念168
Exercises练习169
Chapter 10ThirdParty Logistics第三方物流174
Section AThirdParty Logistics (3PL)第三方物流174
Section BMotivation of Third Party Logistics第三方物流的动机176
Section CAlliances联盟179
Section DHow to Select A 3PL如何选择第三方物流181
Section EChina Third Party Logistics Market中国的第三方物流市场183
Core Concepts核心概念185
Exercises练习186
Chapter 11International Logistics国际物流191
Section ADefinition of International Logistics国际物流的概念191
Section BRisk in International Logistics国际物流风险194
Section CPolitical Restriction on Trade贸易的政治限制196
Section DGovernments Role in International Transport政府在国际贸易中
的作用198
Section EInternational Logistics Strategies国际物流战略199
Core Concepts核心概念202
Exercises练习202
Chapter 12Logistics Documentation物流文件207
Section AThe Letter of Credit信用证207
Section BContract合同209
Section CIssue of Document Credit开具跟单信用证210
Section DElogistics Document电子物流文件213
Section EHow to Write A Good Business Letter如何写好商业信件215
Core Concepts核心概念218
Exercises练习219
附录A汉英物流术语解释223
附录 B英汉物流术语翻译228
附录 C英汉物流常用词汇231
附录 D物流英语基本概念259
参考文献275