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Unit 1
INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS
1. Read the information and find out the meanings of the words in bold:
Logistics describes the organized movement of physical materials in a factory. It is usually subdivided into materials management, which is control of the efficient and effective flow of materials in the factory, from the arrival of raw materials to the packaging of the product; and distribution management, which inc1udes the storage of goods and their transportation to distributors and consumers.
At the same time, efficient logistics needs efficient documentation flow for the goods from storage to destination. The process of distribution involves different means of transportation and requires secure packaging.
Documentation
Bill of lading delivery note envelope packing list picking list
Goods
Cargo consignment freight shipment
Storage
Depot distribution centre forklift truck pallet warehouse
Packaging
Carton crate pack package
Distribution
Carriage carrier channel deliver delivery dispatch export forward
Haul import in transit lading load shipper unload
Means of transportation
Air freight lorry ship tanker truck van
2. Read the extract from a Delivery Note and find out the meanings of the words in bold:
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Delivery Note
774 Booth Street South, YORK Y01 6PL Ref 80000402_______________________________________________________
Delivery address: 67 Toshoro Avenue, Rotaronga City, Republic of Rotaronga
Customer no.: 45673457
Purchase order date: 12/12/02
Order date: 02/12/02
Purchase order no.: 346696
Order no.: 705555
TRANSPORTATION DETAlLS
Terms of delivery: CIF Volume Gross wt.: 340 kgs Net wt.: 300 kgs
ITEM DETAlLS
Item Material Weight Quantity_
000010 60000543 340 kgs 7,500
Material description: RP-335, BG, 50
Customer article number: R-2082
Batch number: D0395
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Match the sentences with the pictures
a) | b) | c) | d) |
e) | f) | g) | h) |
1. Heavy goods are sent by truck.
2. Milk is transported in a tanker.
3. Goods for export are being sent by ship.
4. Local deliveries are made in the van.
5. Put the documents in an envelope and send them by post.
6. Fresh fruit and vegetables are sent by air freight.
7. The goods are packed on a pallet.
8. These are moved using a forklift truck.
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