Logistics 11/02/21

Logistics 11/02/21

Homework Correction

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Bill of lading

• a document that shows the details of the products that are being transported by a company.

• conocimiento de embarque

Documents against payment

• in international trade, an arrangement in which someone can only collect imported goods after paying for them at a bank and showing proof of having paid

  
  

• documentos contra pago

Ex works

• used for stating that the buyer of goods is responsible for arranging and paying for them to be transported from the seller's factory (INCOTERM)

• EXW

Cost, insurance & freight

• used as an incoterm to mean that the total price of goods sold includes the price of transporting them by ship as well as the price of insurance

• coste, seguro y flete

Air waybill

• the document that goes with a package that is sent by air, giving the details of what is inside the package, what it is worth, who it is for, etc.:

• carta de porte aéreo

International money order

• a way of making a small payment to someone in another country

• giro postal internacional

Bill of exchange

• a document, used especially in international trade, that orders a person or organization to pay a particular amount of money at a particular time for goods or services

• letra de cambio

Letter of credit

• a letter from a bank allowing the person who has it to take a particular amount of money from a bank in another country

• crédito documentario

Sentences

• Provide clear and detailed descriptions of the goods you wish to ship.

• Identify the goods to be shipped by using HTS or BTN numbers. (A Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number is a 10 digit code that identifies an import product to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. / BTN number: a once widely used international tariff classification system that preceded the Customs Cooperation Council Nomenclature (CCCN) and Harmonized System Nomenclature (HS).)

• Clearly indicate the value of the items.

• State where the goods were manufactured.

• Send 6 copies of the commercial invoice and packing list four days prior to arrival.

Sentences

• The documents must include the following details.

• List the quantity of each item.

• Include the name and signature of the person preparing the documents.

• Do not use general descriptions and lump sum values on your invoices. (Lump sum: an amount of money that is paid in one large amount on one occasion)

• Specify the contents, weight, and dimensions of each box.

Multiple Select

How should you stand?

• Arms crossed on chest.

• Straight but relaxed.

• Knees unlocked.

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What should you do with your hands?

• Put hands on hips.

• Put one hand in a pocket.

• Keep hands by your side.

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How can you emphasize something?

• Point finger at the audience.

• Move or lean forward to show that something is important.

• Use a pointer to draw attention to important facts.

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What should you do when you feel nervous?

• Hold a pen or cards in your hands.

• Walk back and forth.

• Look at the flip chart or screen (not at the audience).

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How should you keep eye contact with the audience?

• Make eye contact with each individual often.

• Choose some individuals and look at them as often as possible.

• Spread attention around the audience.

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How fast should you speak?

• About 20% more slowly than normal.

• Just as fast as in a normal conversation.

• Faster than in a normal conversation.

Multiple Select

How should you express enthusiasm?

• By raising voice level.

• By waving arms.

• By making hand or arm gestures for important points.

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short-time work

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insurance market

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handbooks

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transport regulations

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informing the audience about something:

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suggesting some solutions to a problem

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Sentences

• The purpose of my talk today is to update you on new developments in R&D.

• What I want to do is to present alternatives to existing booking procedures.

• My aim is to show you how to cut costs in IT support.

• The objective of my presentation is to give you an overview of the British job market.

• Our goal is to determine our sales targets for next year.

• I am here today to report on my / our company's investment plans.

Multiple Choice

what the TSC does (main activities)

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how traffic data is collected

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why the TSC was started

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how motorists benefit from the system

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how traffic information is given to motorists

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Multiple Choice

The company is having problems with their new men's cosmetic products.

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Multiple Choice

The problems are in three areas: supply, distribution, and production.

• True

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Multiple Choice

She identifies two problems in the area of supply: the plastic bottle supplier can't deliver the quantity they need and the quality of the bottles is poor.

• True

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Multiple Choice

They have had to return around 14% of the bottles.

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Multiple Choice

They have to take care of the supply problem soon or they'll have trouble with Fatehr's Day sales.

• True

• False

Homework

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