商务英语学习资料-物流英语(下).ppt

物流英语（下） 主编：王艳 制作：李晓新 2008年3月 物流英语 Unit 1 Introduction to Logistics Unit 2 Customer Service Unit 3 Warehousing Unit 4 Transportation and Distribution Unit 5 Packaging Unit 6 International Logistics Unit 7 Purchasing 物流英语 Unit 8 the Third Party Logistics Unit 9 Supply Chain Management Unit 10 Logistics Information Management Unit 7 Purchasing Text 1 Purchasing Dialogue 1 What is Purchasing Text 2 Purchasing Process Dialogue 2 Ordering Equipment Text 1 Purchasing 【Para 1】Definition of Purchasing（采购的概念） Purchasing is not simply buying goods and services, and it is a group of functional activities associated with buying the goods and services required by organizations. These activities include supplier identification and selection, buying, negotiation and contracting, supply market research, supplier measurement and improvement, and purchasing systems development, etc. Text 1 Purchasing 【Para 2】the Role of Purchasing（采购的作用） The most important and traditional role of purchasing is to meet the requirements of internal users. In the past, the emphasis was laid to buy what firms need from the right source, at the right price, in the right quantity, to the right internal customer and at the right specifications. However, with the increase of outsourcing, firms are more and more relying on external suppliers to provide not just materials and products, but also information technology, service, and even logistics. Therefore, to ensure the uninterrupted flow of high-quality goods and services is becoming more critical for modern enterprises. Text 1 Purchasing Purchasing department must develop and maintain close relationships with other functional groups within the organization which may include manufacturing, marketing, technology and finance. Effective communication with these departments is essential and necessary for the whole organization to keep as competitive. For example, if a supplier’s components are defective and causing problem for manu