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logistic manager
Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout
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 of 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:
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: for me this would not
racks into your warehouse as be convenient as space is needed
possible for other tasks.
PROS: more space to store goods
in the store
CONS: problems with inventories if
you do not have an order to store
the merchandise.
Having an aisle map will help you Your opinion: For me this is very
validate that the correct item is in important as it allows for easy
the assigned location. location of the products.
PROS: easy location of products
CONS: a mishandling would cause
inconvenience in picking the
products.
Provide for the level of automation Your opinion I agree with this
that can be cost-justified based on alternative as it allows a better
your particular operation and cost performance of the tasks involved.
structure. PROS streamlining the processes in
terms of requirements
CONS a mistake would have
serious consequences for the
company
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.
Toma parte activa en debates informales dentro de contextos de trabajo
habituales.
Criterios de evaluación
Explica claramente las ventajas y desventajas de una posible decisión
en lo técnico.