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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.
Esta evidencia es GRUPAL.

Dado lo anterior, para esta evidencia, debe realizar las sigientes actividades:

1. Estudien en su totalidad el material de formación “Logistics process

improvement” junto con el material complementario disponible para esta
Actividad.

2. Desarrollen el taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop", que se

encuentra a continuación (utilice herramientas de su preferencia y realicen
la entregra en los formatos solicitados en el taller). El taller tiene una parte
escrita y una parte oral.

3. Envíen los archivos solicitados al instructor a través de la plataforma

virtual de aprendizaje en los formatos .doc, .pdf, .ppt y .mp3
respectivamente.

Pasos para enviar la evidencia:

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

1. Lea el siguiente texto. Luego, responda las preguntas de comprensión de

lectura. Luego grábese usted mismo leyendo las respuestas que acabó de
dar. Envíe también el archivo de audio que puede ser formato MP3, wav, etc.

Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions.

Then record yourself reading the answers you gave. Send the file (mp3, wav,
etc).

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.

a. Define the terms: "logistics" and "supply chain"

b. What does logistics management imply?

c. Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the

supply chain

d. What are the factors considered in the “logistics re-engineering” process?

e. What are the main functions of a logistician?

 f. Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

2. Lean el siguiente texto. Luego hagan una presentación en Power Point

resaltando las ideas más importantes de la lectura. Utilicen texto e imágenes
Envíe el archivo de la presentación. También pueden utilizar Prezi si se le
facilita.

Read the next text. Then, prepare a presentation in PowePoint outlining the
main ideas. Check the learning material to develop this 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 Distribution
Services Inc. 2016)