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1. What are the different areas of logistics? Complete the diagram below.
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2. Five people give their definition of logistics. Complete the sentences using the words from the
box.
a. Logistics means that you manage the procurement and movement of goods and the
_________________ of inventory.
b. It means the _________________ of the goods the customer needs at the right time, in
the right place, and of the right quality.
c. My definition of logistics is this: its to plan, organize, and manage operations that
_________________ services and goods.
d. Logistics - thats the purchasing, maintenance, _________________, and the replace-
ment of material and staff.
e. Logistics is the planning and _________________ of operations such as warehousing,
inventory, transport, procurement, supply and _________________.
a. carrier
b. freight forwarder
c. supplier
d. haulage contractor/haulier
e. courier
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4. Role play: Antwerp Transport & Logistics Fair
You are attending the AT&L fair where you meet a lot of collegues from the logistics industry
you havent met before. Start a conversation with your teacher (also playing a role of a logistics
employee), describing the different jobs. The phrases below will help you.
Possible questions:
What do you do?
Whats your line of work?
What does your job involve?
Describing jobs:
I work for a major shipping company.
I work in the regional depot.
Describing responsabilities:
Im responsible for ...
In my job I have to ...
My job involves ...
Other useful verbs: to advise, to prepare, to train, to manage, to monitor, to carry out, to provide
or supply, to ensure, to organize