1、物流专业英语阅读理解(一)After completing a commercial transaction, logistics will execute the transfer of goods from the supplier (seller) to the customer (buyer) in the most cost-effective manner. This is the definition of logistics. During the transfer process, hardware such as logistics facilitied and equip
2、ment (logistics carriers) are needed, as well as information control and standardization. In addition, supports from the government and logistics association should be in place. Three major functions of logistics1. Creating time value: same goods can be valued differently at different times. Goods o
3、ften stop during the transfer process, which is professionally called the storage of logistics. It creates the time value for goods.2. Creating location value: same goods can be valued differently at different locations. The value added during the transfer process is the location value of logistics.
4、3. Distribution processing Value: sometime logistics create distribution processing value, which changes the length, thickness and packages of the goods. Like popular saying, “cutting into smaller parts “ is the most commonly seen distribution processing form. Most processing within logistics create
5、 added value for goods.1. What is the meaning “cost-effective”? ( )A. Cost reducedB. EconomicallyC. Cost evaluateD. To add cost2. ( ) creates time value A. Transportation B. Good flow C. Different location D. Storage3. What is the same meaning of location value? ( ) A. Different value B. Different v
6、alue of same goods at the different places C. Different good D. Different value of different goods at the same place4. What is the distribution processing value? ( ) A. Distribution B. Processing C. Sales and processing D. Changing the length, thickness and the package of the goods5. The distributio
7、n process value is available in all logistics activities. Is it correct or not? ( )A. BothB. YesC. NotD. Not clear (二)An increasing number of companies are involving in international markets through exporting, licensing, joint ventures, and ownership. This trend should continue. With such expansion
8、there is a need to develop worldwide logistics networks. Integrated logistics management and cost analysis will be more complex and difficult to manage.There are some future trends in internationalization:1. More logistics executives with international responsibilities.2. Expansion of the number and
9、 size of foreign trade zones.3. Reduction in the amount of international paperwork and documentation. 4. More foreign warehousing is owned and controlled by the exporting firm. 5. Increasing number of smaller firms. 6. Foreign ownership of logistics service firms, e.g., public warehousing and transp
10、ortation carriers. 7. Increasing multiple distribution channels. The international transport and the international logistics are same things in some way. So, when the international trading involved, the firm must establish international logistics systems to provide the products and services demanded
11、. The most significant development in international logistics will be the increasing sophistication information system adopted and independent departments to operate.1. What is the subject of the paragraph? ( ) A. The international trade B. The international transport C. The international logistics
12、D. International economy2. What is the same meaning of “Internationalization”? ( ) A. Nationalization B. Globalization C. Integration D. Standardization3. What is the meaning of trend? ( ) A. General direction B. Developing road C. Way D. Path4. The international transport and the international logi
13、stics are same. Is it correct or not? ( ) A. Not mention in the paragraph B. Not clear C. Wrong D. Right5. The international trade needs the ( ) to fulfill its transaction. A. Trucks B. Logistics C. Ships D. Aircrafts (三)The characters of modern logistics are huge quantity, quick response and global
14、ization. In order to meet the needs, information technology has become the brain to control them.Bar code, POS, EDI, GPS and internet are the main choices for the operation of logistics. Bar code system can get the goods information fast and exactly. By the data processing unit, POS system can check
15、 the inventory of warehouse at any time. When the super center adopts POS system, it can check the sales record, inventory even cash flow easily. EDI is a magic tool that can translate your documents into electronic data, sent it to your partner in any location by cable. In this way, we dont need to
16、 make deal face-to-face. revise the documents, declare to customs before the shipments arrived, and more. Now, EDI is the most essential information tool for international trade and logistics. All of information tools are based on internet. In today s society, the organs of commercial and government
17、, schools, even individual can make E-commerce with internet. So, Internet is the greatest revolution to influence the mankind.1. Information technology can help the operation of the logistics, but cant change its future. Is it correct or not? ( )A. CorrectB. WrongC. In limited wayD. The role is not
18、 decided2. EDI is the core of information technology used in international trade and transportation. Is it a fact? ( )A. CorrectB. WrongC. Not mentionedD. Not clear3. What is the meaning of “magic tool” in the paragraph? ( ) A. Visible B. Invisible C. Net D. You cant image it.4. What is most importa
19、nt information technology in the logistics? ( ) A. Bar Code B. DOS C. EDI D. GPS5. Why is the Internet a great revolution? ( ) A. The newest scientific and technology invention B. The most advanced technology C. The valuable toolD. Helping the mankind greatly(四)If a shipper has a strict arrival and
20、departure requirements, railroads are at a competitive disadvantage compared to motor carriers. Some of this disadvantage may be overcome through combined transport, which offers the economy of rail movement linked with the flexibility of trucking. Truck trailers are delivered to the rail terminals,
21、 where they are loaded on flatbed railcars. At the destination terminal they are off-loaded and delivered to the consignee-the customer who receivers the shipment.An additional area in which railroads suffer in comparison to motor carriers is equipment availability. Railroad lines use each others ca
22、rs, and at times this equipment may not by located where it is most needed. Railcars may be unavailable because they are being loaded, unloaded, moved within railroad sorting yards, or undergoing repair. Other cars may be standing idle or lost within the vast rail network. A number of developments i
23、n the rail industry have helped to overcome some of these utilization problems. Advances have included: computer routing and scheduling; the upgrading of equipment, roadbeds, and terminals; improvements in railcar identification systems; and the use of unit trains, cars owned or leased by the shippe
24、r; and dedicated through-train service between major metropolitan areas (nonstop shipments of one or a few shippers products). Railroads own approximately 80 percent of their car fleet. The remaining 20 percent are either leased or owned by shippers.1. The disadvantages of rail transport compared wi
25、th motor carrier is ( ) A. Cost B. Speed C. Lost and damage ratios D. Transit time and frequency of service2. The disadvantage above mentioned can be overcome by ( )A. Combined transportB. More frequencyC. Fast trainD. More flexible3. The advantage of rail transport are ( ) A. Great amount of shippe
26、d B. Less damage ratio C. Fast speed、exact schedule、cost saved D. Direct shipping line4. Railroads own about ( ) of their car fleet A. Half B. 80% C. 20% D. Not mentioned5. What is the meaning of Metropolitan areas? ( ) A. Around the city B. City itself C. The area near the city D. Big city and its
27、neighbor area (五)Inventory can serve two basic functions: 1. To provide a reserve for production and sales. 2. To get the price discount by purchasing a large quantities.Inventory may be raw materials for the factory or finished products for the wholesaler and retailer. Most of inventory is placed i
28、n warehouse. Usually, three warehouses are available:1. Private warehouse. A private warehouse is owned and operated by a company. It is convenient to the owner who can store and process easily. For most factories and big traders, they often have large or small warehouse, more or less space to store
29、 goods.2. Public warehouse. Public Warehouse is developing for the Third Part Logistics and offers special services, including package and arrangement of delivery. Public warehouse has advantage of better service and lower cost than private one by its specialized equipment and marketing share.3. Con
30、tract warehouse. This kind of warehouse is formed and depended on the relation between the suppliers and customer.When buyer purchases goods, they dont often ship it at the same time and store at the sellers warehouse. Warehouse equipment consists of folk lift truck, stacker, good shelf and conveyor
31、, etc.1. Inventory is the same as warehouse. Is it true or not? ( ) A. Sometime yes B. Not C. No relation between them D. Different goods at different place2. Generally speaking, there are two kinds of inventory which are ( ) A. Goods B. Materials C. Materials and products D. Raw materials and finis
32、hed products3. Public warehouse is most efficient. What is your opinion? ( ) A. Depend on the situation B. Yes C. Not D. Not comparable4. Usually, contract warehouse doesnt need to pay. Is it correct or not? ( ) A. Yes B. Not C. It didnt mention it. D. Sometime yes, sometime not.5 What is the equipment of warehouse？（）A. ToolsB. Tools for handling, loading and unloading
