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ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 9
EVIDENCIA 2
WORKSHOP
UNDERSTANDING THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER LAYOUT
INSTRUCTOR
GERMAN LOZANO
SENA
CENTRO AGROPECUARIO
REGIONAL CAUCA
VIRTUAL
13 JUNIO 2019
GESTION LOGISTICA
FASE EJECUCION
ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 9
EVIDENCIA 2
WORKSHOP
UNDERSTANDING THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER LAYOUT
INSTRUCTOR
GERMAN LOZANO
SENA
CENTRO AGROPECUARIO
REGIONAL CAUCA
VIRTUAL
13 JUNIO 2019
Actividad de aprendizaje 9
Note: In case you have any questions with vocabulary, remember to check the
following dictionaries:
- http://www.businessdictionary.com/
- http://www.linguee.com/
2. Describing a Distribution Center
Following, you’ll see the very basic design of any Distribution Center. Check the image and
answer the questions:
Fuente: SENA
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:
Fuente: SENA
B) Write sentences to describe the previous distribution center. Do not forget to
use prepositions to describe their location. Check the example:
Where is the…? Answer
- Loading area The loading area is located next to the
freezer.
- Value added services area The Value added services area is in front
of the line loading
- Inventory control area The Inventory control area is next to
lineloading
- Quality auditing area Quality auditing area is within Inventory
control area
- Order packing area The Order packing area is Opposite the
Put-to-store
- Refrigerated specialty The Refrigerated specialty products area is
products area Among the Value added services area and
high value products area
- Put-to-store area The Put-to-store area is next to reverse
logistics
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 Centers you
be flexible 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.
Your opinion:
I agree As long as it does not harm
the normal development of machinery
and personnel.
Save space: cram as many pallet PROS:
racks into your warehouse as helps to take more advantage of the
possible distribution center
CONS:
hinders good management within
CEDI
Your opinion:
It is perfect to locate, verify and load
the desired item efficiently
Having an aisle map will help you PROS:
validate that the correct item is in The aisle maps not only facilitates the
the assigned location. location of the article, but also to
propose ideas for a new organization
CONS:
can hinder the good work of the staff,
since it will be attached to a map and
not to your experience
Your opinion
The person in charge must study the
areas that need this process in a more
relevant way
Provide for the level of automation PROS:
that can be cost-justified based on Improves the flow of processes and
your particular operation and cost reduction of steps to perform a task
structure. CONS:
Care must be taken to find the
practical way, it can lead to capital
expenditures
It is time to share your opinions about distribution centers design. Study the
complementary material “Expressions for Discussion and Debate” and get ready
for your Blackboard Collaborate session.
Study the following video to have a successful participation in your debate session.
Pay attention to pronunciation and the different expressions to participate in a
discussion How to discuss a topic in a group:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2yjEEoB3U