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Laura Sofia Cuervo Lopez
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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
on them.
2. Organize your pallets evenly in 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 through the warehouse.
4. The machinery or equipment station must be far the shipping
and receiving area in order to load and unload freight trucks.
5. The offices must be located in front of 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:
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.
The layout in your warehouse must
be flexible PROS:
-With flexible Distribution 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: I agree that pallet in an
racks into your warehouse as organized way gives us space for
possible machinery and collaborators
PROS: yes, I agree It allows us to organize
large quantities of merchandise on one site
and organized in the right way optimize our
space.
CONS: I don`t agree, the time of dispatch
of the goods must be quantities equal to
those packed in the pallets or otherwise
they must be rearmed
Having an aisle map will help you Your opinion: If it is of vital importance
validate that the correct item is in since it expedites the search and the
the assigned location. location of the goods reducing the times of
dispatch
PROS: Decreases location and dispatch
times
CONS: The location must be accurate
therwise serious problems can be
generated
Your opinion The person in charge must
Provide for the level of automation study the areas that need this process in a
that can be cost- justified based on more relevant way
your particular operation and cost PROS Improves the flow of processes and
structure. reduction of steps to perform a task
CONS I do not agree the responsible
person should study the areas that need
this process in a more relevant way
pro
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
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.