Supply chain

Logistics managers, also called supply managers, direct the flow of raw materials, manufactured products and other goods from place to place.

Supply managers provide the business management skills to link suppliers to consumers in the production of material goods by handling all the steps. They ensure that the right products are delivered at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, to the right customer, in the right quantity and condition. They oversee all parts of the supply chain:

· Warehousing

· Inventory control

· Transportation

· Materials handling

· Strategic planning

· Customer service

GRAMMAR

COMPLEX INFINITIVE / CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Translate sentences; pay attention to the Complex Infinitive

1. He wanted us to visit the art exhibition. 2. I expect you to tell me everything. 3. I suppose her to be about 50. 4. The teacher does not consider him to be a good student. 5. The engineer expected the work to be done in time. We expect you to show good results. 7. The discovery showed the atomic nucleus to be a vast source of energy. 8. We know him to have graduated from the Institute 2 years ago. 9. Everybody knows him to be writing a new book. 10. We know the cybernetics to be an important branch of modern technology. 11. We thought him to have taken part in their experiment. 12. Did you want the plan to be improved?

8. Translate sentences with Subjective Infinitive Complex:

1. The lecture was said to be interesting. 2. The members of the committee are reported to come to an agreement. 3. The English delegation is believed to come at the end of the month. 4. She seems to speak English and German. 5. He proved to be a good engineer. 6. This Institute is considered to be the best in this region. 7. The weather appears to be improving. 8. The doctor happened to be there at the time of the accident. 9. She seems to be waiting for you. 10. Lake Baikal is said to be the deepest in the world. 11. This picture proved to be the best at the exhibition. 12. These two scientists happened to work at the same problem.

9. Translate Conditional sentences:

1. You will get good results, if you apply this method of calculation. 2. If I enter the university, I will study hard. 3. You will get good marks if you don’t miss your classes. 4. If you are late for your classes, the teacher will be unpleased with you. 5. If you are responsible, you will study well. 6. If you press the button, the device will start working.