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CENTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
BOGOTA
FEBRERY 2019
Actividad de aprendizaje 9
All distribution centers have three main areas and may have additional specialized
areas. The three main areas are the receiving dock, also called loading dock, the
storage area or cargo deck, and the shipping dock.
In small organizations it is possible for the receiving and shipping functions to
occur side by side, but in large centers, separating these areas simplifies the
process.
b. Read and match. Read the definition for each of the areas that a distribution
center may include and match the definition with the name of such area.
Note: In case you have any questions with vocabulary, remember to check the
following dictionaries:
- http://www.businessdictionary.com/
- http://www.linguee.com/
Describing a Distribution Center
Following, you’ll see the very basic design of any Distribution Center. Check the
image and answer the questions:
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A) According to the image, complete the following paragraph by selecting the
best preposition for each case.
While creating a layout for your warehouse or distribution center can
be considered a big task, it doesn't have to be complicated. The
following tips can help you navigate the process of laying out your
warehouse and make the most out of your space.
1. Make sure you have enough pallets to store all your goods
in/on/at them.
2. Organize your pallets evenly in/on/at specific racks in such
way that it is easy for the machinery –forklifts- to access
them.
3. There should be enough space for your equipment or
machinery to move by/near/through the warehouse.
4. The machinery or equipment station must be far/below/close
the shipping and receiving area in order to load and unload
freight trucks.
5. The offices must be located in front of/under/above the
warehouse racking for you to supervise the activity within the
warehouse.
Let’s check another example of a distribution center. Pay attention to the different
areas within this distribution center and answer the questions below:
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A) Pros and Cons. Read the following statements about Distribution Center
Design and decide in your agree or disagree with the statement. Do some
research on the topic and provide pros and cons for each statement.
Your opinion:
I disagree. I think Distribution
Centers must have a specific
design that helps the regular non-
changing flow of goods.
PROS:
The layout in your warehouse must -With flexible Distribution
be flexible Centers you can ensure your
facilities are ready for anything that
comes in the future.
CONS:
-Flexible Distribution Centers tends
to be more disorganized. It is hard
to keep control of the changes.
Save space: cram as many pallet Your opinion: it seems viable to
racks into your warehouse as me as long as it does not harm
possible human manufacturing and
personnel
Criterios de evaluación
Explica claramente las ventajas y desventajas de una posible decisión en
lo técnico.
Criterios de evaluación
Explica claramente las ventajas y desventajas de una posible decisión en
lo técnico.