Creating the Logistics Vision Nowadays,most companies are familiar with the idea of "mission statement"as an expression of setting a vision for the business.The mission statement seeks to define the pur-pose of the business,its boundaries and its aspirations.It is now common for organizations to have such statement for the business as a whole and for key constituent components.What some companies have found is that there can be significant benefits to defining the lo-gistics vision of the firm. The purpose of the logistics vision statement is to give a clear indication which business intends to build a position of advantage through closer customer relationship.Such state-ment is never easy to construct.There is always the danger that they will publish the ener-getic and encouraging declaration that give everyone a warm feeling but provide no guideline for action. Ideally the logistics vision should be built around the simple issue of"How do we intend to use logistics and supply chain management to create value for our customers?"To realize this idea will necessitate a detailed understanding of how customer value is created and deliv-ered in the market in which the business competes.Value chain analysis will be a fundamen-tal element in this investigation as will the definition of the core competencies and capabilities of the organization.Asking the question"What activities dowe excel in?"and"What is it that differentiates us from our competitors?"is the starting point for creating the logistics vision statement. Earlier,it was suggested that the three words"Better,Faster,Cheaper"summarizes the ways in which logistics vision statement can provide value for customers.The criterion for good logistics vision statement is that it should provide the road map for how these three goals are to be achieved． Questions:

How should a logistics vision statement add value to its customers?( )

A:To provide cheaper services. B:To provide more choices for transportations. C:To communicate better with customers. D:To provide better,more cost-effective and punctual services.

C
The home computer industry has been growing rapidly in the United States for the last ten years. Computers used to be large and expensive which were very difficult to use. But scientists and technicians have been making them smaller and cheaper while at the same time they have been made easier to use. As a result, their popularity has been increasing as more people have been buying computers for their homes and business. Computers have been designed to store information and computer problems that are difficult for human beings to work out. Some have voice that speak with the operators. Stores use computers to keep records of their inventories (存货清单) and to send bills to their customers. Offices use computers to copy letters, record business and keep in touch with other offices. People have been using computers in their homes to keep track of their money they spend.
One important new use for computers is for entertainment. Many new games have been designed to be played on the computers. People of all ages have been playing these games. People also have been buying home computers to play computer games. Watch movies and listen to concert at home. They have become very popular indeed.

A:larger and more expensive B:smaller and cheaper C:more hard to use D:to work more slowly

If the machine had been cheaper, it might well have ______.

A:caught up with B:caught up on C:caught on D:caught out

When is it cheaper to make an international call

A:10 a.m. B:5p.m. C:11 p.m. D:11 a.m.

When is it cheaper to make an international call

A:10 a.m. B:5p.m. C:11 p.m. D:11 a.m.

第二篇 Shopping at Second-hand Clothing Stores 　　When 33-year-old Pete Barth was in college，shopping at second-hand clothing　stores was just something he did - “like changing the tires on his car.” He looked at his budget and decided he could save a lot of money by shopping for clothes at thrift shops. 　　“Even new clothes are fairly disposable (可丢掉的)and wear out after a couple of years，” Barth said. “In thrift shops，you can find some great stuff whose quality is better than new clothes.” 　　Since then，Barth，who works at a Goodwill thrift shop in the US state of Florida，has found that there are all kinds of reasons for shopping for second-hand clothing. Some people，like him，shop to save money. Some shop for a crazy-looking shirt. And some shop as a means of conserving energy and helping the environment. 　　Pat Akins，an accountant at a Florida Salvation Army (SA)(救世军)thrift shop，said that，for her，shopping at thrift shops is a way to help the environment. 　　“When my daughter was little，we looked at it as recycling，” Akins said. “Also，why pay 30 dollars for a new coat when you can get another one for a lot less?” 　　Akins said that the SA has shops all over the US - “some as big as department　stores.” All of the clothes are donated (捐赠)，and when they have a surplus (盈余)，they’ll have “stuff a bag” specials，where customers can fill a grocery sack With clothes for only 5 or 10 dollars. 　　Julia Slocum，22，points out，however，that the huge amount of second-hand clothing in the US is the result of American wastefulness. 　　I’d say that second-hand stores are the result of our wasteful，materialistic culture，“ said Slocum，who works for a pro-conservation organization，the Center for a New American Dream. ”Thrift shops prevent that waste from going to landfills (垃圾填埋场); they give clothing a second life，provide cheaper clothing for those who can’t afford new ones and generate (生成)income for charities. They also provide a way for the wealthy and middle classes to shed (摆脱)some of the guilt for their level of consumption.“ Thrift shops can do everything EXCEPT

A:give clothing a second life. B:generate income for charities. C:provide cheaper clothes for the poor D:stop rich people from wasting money

In recent years, there has been an increased awareness of the importance of protecting the environment. The three Rs to keep in mind for a cleaner environment are: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
First, reduce how much you use. It means shopping with the environment in mind. Consider the environmental impact of each product before you buy it. Make a list of what you need before you go shopping; this will reduce impulse buying. Buy in bulk - its cheaper and eliminates small containers and excess packaging. Besides, bulk merchandise may be shared with friends or neighbors. You should also avoid buying things that can’t by recycled.
A shopping list can help

A:find cheaper items. B:reduce impulsive buying. C:eliminate small containers. D:avoid excess packagin