CENTRO DE FORMACIÓN TURÍSTICA GENTE DE MAR

Y DE SERVICIOS

Andrea Trujillo Penagos

Programa de formación GESTIÓN LOGÍSTICA

Ficha técnica: (2348360)

Actividad de aprendizaje 19

Evidencia 7: taller «talking about logistics, workshop»

Bogotá D.C

2022
 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.

1. 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.

2. 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)

3. 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:

1. Clic en el botón "Ver Evidencia".

2. Adjuntar el archivo el cual debe estar previamente guardado en el equipo.
3. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Realice tres preguntas a cada uno de sus compañeros y responda las

pregunta que le realicen.

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. 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: Is 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: Is 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 Stress on the last Stress on the Stress on the ante-
first syllable syllable penultimate syllable penultimate syllable
managemen origin consumption material
Flow performs consumers professional
goods supply manufactures
inventory re-engineering logistician
resources include departments
packaging ensure
product
purchased
customers
products
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storage
customs
duties
taxes
warehousing

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
Distribution Services Inc. 2016)
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

Finally, record yourself on a video (.mp4) making the presentation.