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Actividad de aprendizaje 19

Evidencia 7: Taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop"

NELSON ANDRES SILVA CASTRO

Diciembre 2020
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Actividad de aprendizaje 19 Evidencia 7: Taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop"

Para un profesional en cualquier campo de acción, en este caso el Tecnólogo en Gestión

Logística, es necesario usar el idioma inglés como herramienta de comunicación de sus ideas y
apreciaciones acerca de un proceso en el cual tiene directa participación. Contar con las
habilidades requeridas para expresarse en inglés representa una gran ventaja en el momento de
realizar aportes relevantes dentro de cualquier compañía. Lo esencial es contar con la destreza
suficiente que le permita y dar a conocer cómo funciona su ambito laboral.

Dado lo anterior, para esta evidencia, debe realizar las sigientes actividades: PRIMER
MOMENTO: COMPRENSIÓN Y PRODUCCIÓN ORAL-ESCRITA.

Estudie en su totalidad el material de formación “Logistics process improvement” junto con el

material complementario disponible para esta actividad: PDF: How to Compare Six Sig, Lean
and the Theory of Constraints y los videos complementarios asociados a esta actividad de
aprendizaje.

Desarrolle, de manera individual, el taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop", que se

encuentra a continuación (utilice herramientas de su preferencia y realice la entregra en los
formatos solicitados en el taller)

Envíe los archivos solicitados al instructor a través de la plataforma virtual de aprendizaje en los
formatos .doc, .pdf, .ppt y .mp4 respectivamente.

Pasos para enviar la evidencia:

Clic en el título de esta evidencia.
Clic en Examinar mi equipo y buscar los archivo previamente guardados.
Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).
Clic en Enviar.

Importante: la plataforma solo le permitirá hacer un envío de las evidencias. Por ello, debe
asegúrese de adjuntar todo lo solicitado en el taller.

SEGUNDO MOMENTO: SUSTENTACIÓN Y PRODUCCIÓN ORAL

Revise constantemente los anuncios de la plataforma para obtener información de fecha y hora
del encuentro sincrónico al que usted asistirá para completar el segundo momento de la presente
evidencia. Dicho encuentro contará con la participación de dos aprendices más seleccionados
previamente por el instructor.

Asista a un encuentro sincrónico con el instructor y 2 aprendices más, y sustente las respuestas
dadas en el taller. El instructor realizará hasta cuatro (4) preguntas por aprendiz. Recuerde
aplicar las pautas de pronunciación trabajadas durante todo el programa, así como las reglas de
acentuación, gramática y uso de collocations.

Realice tres preguntas a cada uno de sus compañeros y responda las pregunta que le realicen.

En caso de tener dudas relacionadas con la participación en una videoconferencia, se

recomienda consultar el video: ¿Cómo unirse a una sesión virtual de Blackboard Collaborate?,
ubicado en el botón Tutoriales del menú del programa de formación.

Criterios de evaluación
Sostiene conversaciones con vocabulario básico técnico aprendido.

Sostiene una conversación con naturalidad, fluidez y eficacia, incluso sobre temas
especializados de su profesión.

Puede iniciar un discurso, tomar la palabra, y terminar una conversación técnica de su

profesión.

Puede interactuar fácil y espontáneamente con hablantes nativos.

 TALLER
Talking about Logistics, workshop

Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions. Note: Make use, at least, one
collocation per answer.

Taken from: http://www.vkok.ee

LOGISTICS

Logistics can be defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and other
resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order
to meet the requirements of consumers. Logistics involves the integration of information,
transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and security. Logistics
may have an internal focus (inbound logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics). If the
company manufactures a product from parts purchased
from suppliers, and those products are then sold to customers, one can speak about a supply
chain. Supply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and distribution options that
performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into
intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers.

Logistics management is part of supply chain management. Logistics management plans,

implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods, services and related
information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet
customers’ requirements. Successful supply chain operators work in close partnerships with
their customers; they jointly explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply
chain and improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques. This approach is
also referred to as logistics re- engineering. The re-engineering process considers the following
factors: the nature of the product, the optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture,
freight and transport costs and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export
regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc. A professional working in the field of logistics
management is called a logistician. The main functions of a qualified logistician include, among
other things, inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and
organizing and planning of these activities. Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and
supply chain operations of a variety of products. They are also responsible for customs
documentation. They regularly work with other departments to ensure that the customers’ needs
and requirements are met.
  Define the terms: "logistics" and "supply chain"

Logistics can be defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and other
resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption in
order to meet the requirements of consumers.

Supply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and distribution options that
performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into
intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to
customers.

 What does logistics management imply?

Involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing,

material handling, packaging and security. Logistics may have an internal focus
(inbound logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics).

 Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the supply chain

They jointly explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply chain and
improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques. This approach is also
referred to as logistics re-engineering.

 Define the “logistics re-engineering” process and its factors.

The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the product, the
optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture, freight and transport costs and the
destination market, seasonal trends, import and export regulations, customs duties and
taxes, etc.
  Specify the main function of a qualified logistician

The main function of a qualified logistician include, among other things, inventory
management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and
planning of these activities.

 Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians.

Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations of a variety of
products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They regularly work with
other departments to ensure that the customers’ needs and requirements are
met.

2. In the previous text, there are 29 underlined words; take them out in a list and classify them
according to their syllable stress using the next chart. Add as many rows as necessary.

Stress on the first Stress on the last Stress on the Stress on the ante-
syllable syllable penultimate syllable penultimate syllable
managemen origin consumption material

flow performs consumers professional

goods supply manufactures
inventory reengineering logistican
resources include departments
3. Read the next text. Then, prepare a presentation in PowePoint (.ppt) outlining the main ideas.
Check the learning material to develop this presentation. Finally, record yourself on a video
(.mp4) making the presentation.

Taken from: www.ddilogistics.com

Improve Logistics Efficiency

When it comes to business logistics, continuous improvement is necessary to

facilitate robust and sustained growth. Rising prices on expenses from energy to labor to raw
materials pose a challenge to every company's bottom line. By improving

the efficiency of their logistics processes, companies can gain and sustain an edge over their
competitors.

To implement a plan that will successfully optimize your logistics operations, consider
strategies that minimize costs, fully utilize production capacity, and improve the overall quality
of customer experience.

Consider these four methods to increase logistics efficiency:

Maximize storage. By analyzing and implementing warehousing procedures, companies can

store, move, and ship products more effectively. This requires adequate and well-trained
warehouse staff, strategic sequencing (to only move products the minimum required number of
times), and use of vertical storage to fully utilize available space. Carefully scrutinizing ordering
patterns to ensure quick delivery of products, as well as effective space utilization, is also
important.

Optimize transportation. The rising cost of transportation accounts for increased prices in
virtually every industry. To reduce transportation costs, companies should examine every factor
that might increase or decrease expenses.

1. This starts with the design of products and packaging for optimal size and weight.
2. Proper load and delivery route planning ensures trucks are always carrying full loads.
3. Finally, identify and utilize the most cost-effective packaging and shipping methods for
products.
Automate communication technologies. Logistics management software communicates between
the warehouse and accounting departments and allows for the delivery of timely updates to the
customer. This significantly streamlines the entire process, from storage through shipment, and
requires minimal staffing.
Encourage feedback. The success of a company depends on input from all of its employees or
teams, regardless of their role in the logistics process. Carefully consider feedback and
suggestions from staff concerning practices that could further improve logistics efficiency.
While logistics management is a complex process, utilizing the above strategies can help you
make the most of all warehousing, staffing, transportation, and communication resources. The
improvement of logistics planning will inevitably lead to higher productivity, happier
customers, and a more profitable company. (Diversified

4. Download, from the complementary material file, the article: How to Compare Six Sig, Lean
and the Theory of Constraints. Then, read it very carefully. After that, prepare a PowerPoint
(.ppt) presentation following the next outline:

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS:
a. Six Sigm
i. Theory
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
b. Lean thinking
i. Theory
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
c. Theory of constraints
i. Theory
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
d. Similarities and differences between the improvement programs.
e. Obstacles to the improvement methodologies.