What is logistics? In the current business environment,logistics is generally accepted as a very important element for the economic development and business growth of a region,especially a port city. In reality,what does logistics mean?In which way does it operate? For simple definition,logistics is a set of procedures in which commodity is delivered in an efficient manner from suppliers to customers.There are three key aspects to the concepts: 1．Movement of goods Goods can be considered as valuable objects,such as cargo and materials that are valua-ble and purchasable through commercial transactions and processes.Flow can be determined as methods in which goods are moved or transferred between locations,intermediaries and merchandisers.Modes of transportation include motor,rail,water,air and pipeline. 2.Direction of the flow of goods In the open market place,buyers and sellers represent two ends of a commercialtrans-action.Buyers are usually customers who demand the goods,while,as sellers are suppliers who provide such goods.When a transaction is agreed upon (sometimes payment is comple-ted,other times the payment is arranged to be completed at a later stage),the suppliers have the responsibility to arrange for the goods to be delivered to the customers. 3.Efficient management of the flow process The transportation of goods should bear low cost and ensure safety and punctuality.It should do its best to avoid wasting customers＇resources.Currently,the flow of goods is generally controlled by both hardware and software.By hardware,we mean logistics facili-ties and equipment,such as ports,warehouses and trucks,ships,railroad,cars and air-lines.By software,we mean information system,standardization and data sharing.Questions:

,Which of the following is a key aspect of logistics?( )

A:Goods. B:Customers. C:Suppliers. D:Movement of goods.

纵横比（Aspect ratio）

A customer informed you that it is preferable to change a certain aspect of the project. What should you do first ？（）

A:Talk with team members to understand implications of the change. B:Communicate the change to the management to get their inputs. C:Open up a change control. D:Do sizing for the change and communicate to the customer.

In which aspect are the Universities superior to the University Colleges and Institutes______

A:They offer degree-level courses B:They are more famous C:They can award more degrees D:They have larger size

Tense and aspect are two important categories of the verb, and they were separated in tradtional grammar.

One aspect of the universality of toys" lies in the fact that ______.

A:the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over B:the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universities C:the exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toys D:technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys

When we ______ one aspect of a problem, we tend to ignore the other aspects.

A:are absorbed on B:are absorbed in C:are absorbed to D:are absorbed for

The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, al though the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned.

One aspect of the universality of toys" lies in the fact that ______.

A:the basic characteristics of toys are the same the world over B:the improvement of craftsmanship in making toys depends on the efforts of universities C:the exploration of the universe has led to the creation of new kinds of toys D:technological advances have greatly improved the durability of toys