Chapter 1 The Introduction of Logistics 1
Passage A The Concept of Logistics 1
Passage B The Features of Modern Logistics 6
Supplementary Reading Definitions of Logistics Terms 10
Chapter 2 Logistics Information Technology 15
Passage A Introduction of Logistics Information Technology 15
Passage B Advanced Technology in Logistics 20
Supplementary Reading DHL Adds Supply Chain Services,Signs Sun 28
Chapter 3 Supply Chain Management 30
Passage A The Introduction of Supply Chain Management 30
Passage B The Development of Supply Chain Management 36
Supplementary Reading Supply Chain Business Process Integration 42
Chapter 4 Warehousing Management 46
Passage A Types of Warehousing 46
Passage B Warehouse Equipment 51
Supplementary Reading Warehouse Management System 57
Chapter 5 Inventory Management 59
Passage A Introduction of Inventory 59
Passage B Just-in-time Inventory Management 66
Supplementary Reading How to Carry out an ABC Inventory Analysis 73
Chapter 6 Transportation Management 75
Passage A The Development of Transportation 75
Passage B Transportation Modes and Elements 80
Supplementary Reading A Brief History of Logistics and Transportation 88
Chapter 7 Logistics Documents 90
Passage A Documents in Logistics 90
Passage B Bill of Lading 95
Supplementary Reading Document Management System in Logistics 101
Chapter 8 Containerization 103
Passage A Introduction of Containerization 103
Passage B Types of Container 107
Supplementary Reading The Birth&Evolution of the Container Ship and Containerization 112
Chapter 9 Packaging 115
Passage A About Packaging 115
Passage B Bubble Wrap 119
Supplementary Reading Factors Influencing Types of Cargo Packaging 124
Chapter 10 International Logistics 127
Passage A The Introduction of International Logistics 127
Passage B Factors Influencing International Logistics 131
Supplementary Reading Strategic Options and Management of Global Logistics 135
Appendix Ⅰ 参考答案 138
Appendix Ⅱ 参考译文 146
Appendix Ⅲ 物流常用词汇 168
Bibliography 177