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ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 9
Workshop:
NOMBRE:
GERMAN ANDRES LOPEZ MENDIETA.
PROGRAMA:
GESTION LOGISTICA.
INSTITUCION:
SENA.
2022
Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout
b. Read and match. Read the definition for each of the areas that a
distribution center may include and match the definition with the name of
such area.
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 of) the warehouse
racking for you to supervise the activity within the
warehouse.
Fuente: SENA
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.
The layout in your warehouse
must be flexible PROS:
-With flexible Distribution
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: It can be positive.
racks into your warehouse as The pallets are very important to
possible warehouses and distribution
centers.
PROS: Can help improve
distribution center capacity.
CONS: It can complicate some
management processes within the
distribution center.
Having an aisle map will help you Your opinion: A corridor map can
validate that the correct item is in streamline the processes of each
the assigned location. area of the distribution center.
PROS: Employees will have more
clarity of their work area and in
turn will be more efficient in each
operation.
RTA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2yjEEoB3U