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1. Five people give their definition of logistics. Complete the sentences using the
words from the box.
1. Logistics means that you manage the procurement and movement of goods and the
storage of inventory
2. It means the delivery of the goods the customer needs at the right time, in the right
place, and of the right quality.
3. My definition of logistics is this: it's to plan, organize, and manage operations that
support services and goods.
4. Logistics - that's the purchasing, maintenance distribution and replacement of
material and staff.
5. Logistics is the planning and maintance of operations such as warehousing,
inventory, transport, procurement, supply, and distribution
no Verb Noun
1 To provide provide
2 To storage Storage
3 To suppport Support
4 To delivery Delivery
5 To distribution Distribution
6 To maintain maintenance
7 To transportation Transportation
8 To purchasing Purchasing
3. Now complete the sentences with the correct form of the words from the table.
F
2. freight forwarder
3. supplier E
4. haulage contractor/haulier D
5. courier C
6.consignee B
1 2 3
freight forwaderwarehouse manager shipping operations manager
9. Replace the underlined verbs with words from the box that have the same meaning.
1. We supply software for the car industry. ( provide )
2. I often advise clients on the most suitable transport method. ( inform about )
3. In my job I have to make sure that passengers arrive on schedule. ( ensure )
4. My job is to supervise incoming goods. ( check )
5. I also plan the transport of goods. ( orgsnize )
6. I instruct staff. ( train )
11 Put the words in the right order. Use the correct form of the verb.