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1、1. The Definition of LogisticsAfter 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 fac
2、ilities and equipment( 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 logistics(1) Creating time value: same goods can be valued different at
3、different times. Goods often stop during the transfer process, which is professionally called the storage of logistics. It creates the time value for goods.(1):,(2) Creating location value: same goods can be valued differently at different locations. The value added during the transfer process is th
4、e location value of logistics.(2): (3) Distribution processing value: sometimes 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 within logi
5、stics create added value for goods.(3) :,-2. Logistics is a new commercial area, developing from the traditional stage to a modern one. The main differences between these two stage include:,-:(1) Modern logistics adopts containerization techniques. The goods transfer process starts with packaging, f
6、ollowed by transportation, storage and distribution. The whole process is operated under logistics standards. Based on the logistics base module of 600400mm, from the logistics module of 1,2001,000mm, and enlarge to the size of 2,5912,438mm-the size of highwide of the container. It can be adjusted t
7、o the standard sizes of containers for trains, trucks and ships.(1),-600400MM,12001000MM,25912438MM,(2) Information technologies are most important for modern logistics. Bar Code, POS, EDI and GPS systems dramatically improve the efficiency and accuracy of the logistics activities. Internet further
8、assists the market development, operation and management of the logistics industry.(2),3. International LogisticsAn increasing number of companies are involving in international markets through exporting, licensing, joins ventures, and ownership. This trend should continue. With such expansion there
9、 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(1)(2) Expansion of the number and
10、 size of foreign trade zones.(2)(3) Reduction in the amount of international paperwork and documentation(3)(4) More foreign warehousing is owned and controlled by the exporting firm(4)-(5) Increasing number of smaller firm(5)(6) Foreign ownership of logistics service firms, e. g., public warehousing
11、 and transportation carriers.(6)-(7) Increasing multiple distribution channels(7)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 service d
