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Evidence 2:
Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout

PRESENTADO POR: KAROL VIVIANA TELLEZ VARON

SENA
PROGRAMA DE FORMACION GESTION LOGISTICA: FICHA 2104776

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 Evidencia 2:
Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout

Tener claridad respecto a los procesos internos de la gestión logística es tan

importante como entender la importancia de la adecuada gestión de la
infraestructura física de las bodegas y centros de distribución, ya que, como
algunos afirman, es el corazón o núcleo de las operaciones logísticas, en tanto
allí se almacenan los productos que posteriormente serán distribuidos al
comercio tanto minorista, como mayorista.

Por lo anterior, es importante que el aprendiz de gestión logística esté en la

capacidad de entender textos en inglés que den cuenta de los estándares de
calidad para la infraestructura de un centro de distribución. Esto le permitirá al
aprendiz tener herramientas para gestionar procesos físicos – de
infraestructura - de la cadena de abastecimiento.

Así, con el fin de ayudarle a adquirir estas herramientas, la presente evidencia

de aprendizaje consiste en realizar un taller sobre el diseño de un centro de
distribución denominado Workshop: Understanding the distribbution center
layout.

Para la elaboración de la presente evidencia, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:

Primer momento: comprensión y producción escrita

1. Estudie en su totalidad el material de formación Using prepositions to

describe Distribution Centers junto con el material complementario
disponible para esta actividad.
2. Desarolle completamente el taller disponible para la presente actividad
de
aprendizaje Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout.
Para la
elaboración de este taller puede usar la herramienta ofimática de su
preferencia.
3. Envíe el archivo al instructor en formato .doc. o .pdf a través de la
plataforma virtual de aprendizaje.

Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout

Your warehouse or distribution center layout greatly affects the performance
of your business. In fact, without a properly configured warehouse layout, you
could face capacity issues and even a decrease in productivity.
Complete the following activities in order to understand the importance of the
layout when designing a Distribution Center or warehouse.

1. Getting familiar with Distribution Centers

a. Read the following description of a Distribution Center and complete it

with the words from the box.
STORAGE RECEIVING AREAS CENTERS

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.

1.LOADING 2 This area controls and ships large. This department

DOCK usually includes forklift truck drivers to load
containers and wagons, and man-up or combi
forklift trucks to unload full pallets from
 warehouse racking.
2.BULK 5 This department controls orders which are leaving
DEPARTMENT the country of the distribution center. This
department is almost identical in function to a bulk
department; however, workers in this department
build pallets conforming to different standards and
sizes.
3.QUALITY 7 This area is in charge of replenishing and storing
ASSURANCE goods in the store's backroom or warehouse.
DEPARTMENT
4.TRANSPORTA 6 An area reserved for inventory that is ready for
TION AREA final assembly or transport.
5.EXPORT 8 There are many types of this racking. However, all
DEAPARTMENT types allow for the storage of palletized materials
in horizontal rows with multiple levels.
6.STAGING 1 This is an area of the warehouse where goods
LOCATION vehicles (usually road or rail) are loaded and
unloaded. This area usually includes pallet
wrapping workers, conveyor belt unloaders,
forklift drivers, and administrative staff
7.STOCKING 4 Arranges and coordinates shipments in and out of
DEPARTMENT the distribution center.
8.PALLET 3 This department performs periodic checks of
RACKING random samples of stock to check quality,
including from the warehouse racking, goods in,
and returned stock. 

1. Describing a Distribution Center

Following, you’ll see the very basic design of any Distribution Center. Check
the image and answer the questions:
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.

A)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 áreas is in
front of the line loading.
Inventory control area
Quality auditing area
Order packing area
Refrigerated specialty products area
Put-to-store area
The inventory control área is next to
carga de líneas.
The quality audit area is within the
inventory, The quality audit area is
within the inventory, control area
The ordering bead area is opposite
that of the store door.
The area of special refrigeration
products is between the value-added
services area and the high-value
product area of high-value products.
The área put-to-store is next doorThe
area is next door to invest logistics