UNITI
GENERALINTRODUCTION
TEXT1 WhatIsLogistics? 2
TEXT2Dialogue 1Very High Percentage7
TEXT3CareerInLogistics13
Dialogue 2 MyLifetime Career20
UNIT 2
ANIMPORTANT FACTOR
TEXT1CustomerService 26
Dialogue 1Kinds of Production 32
TEXT2The 80-20 Curve34
Dialogue 2Reducing PriceTo
Remain Competitive 40
UNIT 3
TRANSPORTATION
TEXT1 JIT44
Dialogue 1LetsLearn MoreAboutInventory 49
TEXT 2Transport53
Dialogue 2 Freight 55
UNIT 4
LOGISTICSSIRATEGY
TEXT1Improved CustomerService 60
Dialogue 1I NeedSpark Plugs66
TEXT2ReasonableInventory Cost 69
Dialogue 2 How MuchShouldI Order?75
UNIT 5
PACKAGING
TEXT1Packaging Function 82
Dialogue 1WhatShall WeDo? 88
TEXT2Recyclable Container90
Dialogue 2A-typeAnd B-type97
UNIT 6
PURCHARINIG
TEXT1TheImportance of Purchasing102
Dialogue 1FewerSuppliers 107
TEXT2 Order QuantitiesAndTiming 112
Dialogue 2 ZeroInventory 115
UNIT 7
INFORMATION
TEXT1InformationIs Crucial 120
Dialogue 1Bar Code125
TEXT 2TechnologyAt UPS 128
Dialogue 2 Merchant from Malmoe 132
UNIT 8
SUPPLY CHAIN
TEXT1Can We BeSelf-sufficient? 140
Dialogue 1WhatDid ExelDo? 146
TEXT2LogisticsRequirements149
Dialogue 2 WhereShouldTheGoodsGo?154
UNIT 9
MARITIMETRANSPORTATION
TEXT1Shipping Procedures160
Dialogue 1Anti-dated B/L166
TEXT2MatesReceiptAndRemarks 168
Dialogue 2 Change ofDestination174
UNIT 10
THIRD-PARTYLOGISTICS
TEXT1Supply Chain Management 178
Dialogue 1OrderAnd Packing 182
TEXT23PLLogistics Expertise for Manufacturers187
Dialogue 2Can WeGet Compensated?192
Reference KAYS
Tapeecripts for Exercises 221