Actividad de aprendizaje 9
Unders tanding tanding the dis tribution center center layout layout Evidencia 2: Work s hop: Unders Tener claridad respecto a los procesos internos de la gestión logística es tan importante como entender la importancia de la adecuada gestión de la infraestructura física físi ca de las bodegas y centros de distribución, ya que, como algunos afirman, es el corazón o núcleo de las operaciones logísticas, en tanto allí se almacenan los productos que posteriormente serán distribuidos al comercio tanto minorista, como mayorista. Por lo anterior, es importante que el aprendiz de gestión logística esté en la capacidad de entender textos en inglés que den cuenta cuen ta de los estándares de calidad para la infraestructura de un centro de distribución. Esto le permitirá al aprendiz tener herramientas para gestionar procesos físicos – de infraestructura - de la cadena de abastecimiento. Así, con el fin f in de ayudarle a adquirir estas herramientas, herramientas, la presente evidencia de aprendizaje consiste en realizar un taller sobre el diseño de un centro de distribución denominado Workshop: Understanding the distribbution center layout. Este taller consta de dos momentos en los que usted deberá hacer uso del conocimiento técnico adquirido hasta el momento en el área de inglés para, poste riormente, como segundo momento, participar en un debate, junto con otros tres compañeros – seleccionados por el instructor- para compartir su opinión respecto a las recomendaciones de diseño de un centro de distribución que aparecen enunciadas en el taller. Para la elaboración de la presente evidencia, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Primer momento: comprensión y producción escrita
1. Estudie en su totalidad el material de formación Using prepositions to complementario disponible disponible describe Distribution Centers junto con el material complementario para esta actividad. 2. Desarolle completamente el taller disponible para la presente actividad de aprendizaje Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout. Para la elaboración de este taller puede usar la herramienta ofimática de su preferencia. 3. Envíe el archivo al instructor en formato .doc o .pdf a través de la plataforma virtual de aprendizaje.
Segundo momento: comprensión 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: Un debate respecto a las prácticas para el diseño de un centro de distribución. 2. Participe en el encuentro sincrónico propuesto por su instructor para discutir brevemente las respuestas brindadas por usted en la sección “Critical thinking-Making decisions” del taller Workshop: Understanding the
Dis tribbution C enter L ayout. Recuerde que debe sustentar su opinión por medio de las ventajas y desventajas señaladas por usted para cada uno de los enunciados que usted trabajó en el taller. De igual modo, recuerde utilizar el vocabulario técnico aprendido. No olvide tener en cuenta el material complementario ““Expressions for Discussion and Debate” además de los diferentes aspectos de pronunciación de inglés estudiados en actividades de aprendizaje anteriores y en el video provisto en el taller mencionado. Cabe aclarar que dicho encuentro contará con la participación de tres aprendices más seleccionados por su instructor y, aunque este segundo momento se realizará de manera grupal, su desempeño se evaluará de manera individual. 3. Asegúrese de responder a cabalidad cada una de las preguntas de su tutor o compañeros. En caso de tener dudas relacionadas con la participación en una videoconferencia, se recomienda consultar el video: ¿Cómo unirse a una sesión virtual de Blackboard Collaborate?, ubicado en el botón Tutoriales del menú del programa de formación. Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout
Your warehouse or distribution center layout greatly affects the performance of your business. In fact, without a properly configured warehouse layout, you could face capacity issues and even a decrease in productivity. Complete the following activities in order to understand the importance of the layout when designing a Distribution Center or warehouse. 1. Getting familiar with Distribution Centers
a. Read the following description of a Distribution Center and complete it with the words from the box. STORAGE
RECEIVING
AREAS
CENTERS
All distribution centers have three main ___areas_ and may have additional specialized areas. The three main areas are the _receivi ng _ dock, also called loading dock, the ___s torag e_ area or cargo deck, and the shipping dock. In small organizations it is possible for the receiving and shipping functions to occur side by side, but in large _centers __ , separating these areas simplifies the process. 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.
1. LOADING DOCK
2. BULK DEPARTMENT
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
A. This area controls and ships large. This department usually includes forklift truck drivers to load containers and wagons, and man-up or combi forklift trucks to unload full pallets from warehouse racking. B. This department controls orders which are leaving the country of the distribution center. This department is almost identical in function to a bulk department; however, workers in this department build pallets conforming to different standards and sizes. C. This area is in charge of replenishing and storing goods in the store's backroom or warehouse.
4. TRANSPORTATION AREA 5. EXPORT DEAPARTMENT
6. STAGING LOCATION
7. STOCKING DEPARTMENT 8. PALLET RACKING
D. An area reserved for inventory that is ready for final assembly or transport. E. There are many types of this racking. However, all types allow for the storage of palletized materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels. F. This is an area of the warehouse where goods vehicles (usually road or rail) are loaded and unloaded. This area usually includes pallet wrapping workers, conveyor belt unloaders, forklift drivers, and administrative staff G. Arranges and coordinates shipments in and out of the distribution center. H. This department performs periodic checks of random samples of stock to check quality, including from the warehouse racking, goods in, and returned stock.
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. Chec k 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 in/on/at them.
2. Organize your pallets evenly in/on/at 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 by/near/throug h the warehouse. 4. The machinery or equipment station must be far/below/clos e the shipping and receiving area in order to load and unload freight trucks. 5. The offices must be located in front of/under/above 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:
Where is the…? - Loading area -
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Answer The loading area is located next to the freezer. Value added services area The Value added services area is in front of the line loading The Inventory control area is next to Inventory control area lineloading Quality auditing area is within Inventory Quality auditing area control area The Order packing area is Opposite the PutOrder packing area to-store Refrigerated specialty The Refrigerated specialty products area is Among the Value added services area and products area high value products area The Put-to-store area is next to reverse Put-to-store area logistics
3. Critical thinking – Making decisions 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. Check the example:
The layout in your warehouse must be flexible
Your opinion: I disagree. I think Distribution Centers must have a specific design that helps the regular non-changing flow of goods.
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 racks into your warehouse as possible
YOUR OPINION: this is good as long as it does not affect the general operation of the warehouse and the picking process PROS: Generates exponential increase in savings by having more space for storage CONS: can generate errors in the same references when you do not have special care
Having an aisle map will help you validate that the correct item is in the assigned location.
Your opinion: I agree, because it generates greater time caor to know the exact location of the article
PROS: faster in the selection of the article and does not generate confusion CONS: can create obstacles with work because the experience would not be taken into account Provide for the level of automation that can be cost-justified based on your particular operation and cost structure.
Your opinion: always the level of automation of the processes will depend on the justified cost of the task that is going to be carried out PROS: generating automation of some processes can generate great
economy in some stages of production CONS: Generating process automation eliminates in some cases the experience factor
4. Sharing your opinion
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 Pasos para enviar la evidencia: Clic en el título de la evidencia. Clic en Examinar mi equipo y buscar el archivo previamente guardado. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional). Clic en Enviar. Nota: Recuerde que la elaboración de esta evidencia es de carácter individual y para su desarrollo exitoso, usted debe revisar el material de formación “Using prepositions to describe Distribution Centers” y los materiales complementarios pertenecientes a esta actividad de aprendizaje.
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.
Plantea, explica y contesta hipótesis técnicas.
Nota: Recuerde que la elaboración de esta evidencia es de carácter individual y para su desarrollo exitoso, usted debe revisar el material de formación “Using prepositions to describe Distribution Centers” y los materiales complementarios pertenecientes a esta actividad de aprendizaje. 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. Plantea, explica y contesta hipótesis técnicas.
