Unit 4（课件）- 《世纪商务英语阅读教程专业篇II》同步教学（大连理工·2021）

CENTURY　BUSINESS　ENGLISH 世纪商务英语 阅读教程　专业篇　II 1 In this unit, you will • learn the basics of international logistics, how to fill in some logistics certificates, and how third party logistics works as well; • increase your understanding of the components of a logistics system, the role played by third party logistics in global marketplace, the role the logistics plays in today’s society; • practice reading skills like identifying the main idea, getting meanings from the context, using the title and headings to preview, paraphrasing, scanning, and outlining, etc.; • be required to finish 14 tasks so as to achieve the objectives. Unit 4 International Logistics 2 Topic Introduction Reading Skills Practice Comprehensive Reading Contents 目录 3 4 Topic Introduction 　　Logistics is the management process of planning, implementing, and controlling the physical and information flows concerned with materials and final goods from the point of origin to the point of usage. International logistics involves the management of these resources in a company’s supply chain across at least one international border. With the rapid growth of international trade, the international logistics becomes more and more important in today’s business world. 　　It may sound complicated, but logistics is basically the management of stuff, and information regarding the stuff, from one place to another until it reaches the consumer. The logistical management of physical items may include integration of related information (such as inventory databases and shipping schedules), material handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, distribution, storage, and security for the resources, and with purpose of meeting customers’ requirements. 5 Task 1: Previewing the Unit Topic Look at the pictures and finish the following tasks. 　　1. The following are some famous logistics companies both at home and abroad. Tell the full names of the companies according to their logos. (1)