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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 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.
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: pallets are a
racks into your warehouse as necessity for distribution centers
possible or warehouses
Having an aisle map will help you Your opinion: this map is vital for
validate that the correct item is in any location within the
the assigned location. warehouse
PROS: the map in the corridor
helps us to locate for example an
emergency exit
CONS: must be explicit to
interpret it
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.