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Evidencia 2: Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout

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 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 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 de ayudarle a adquirir estas 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, posteriormente, 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


describe Distribution Centers junto con el material complementario disponible
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.
Workshop: Understanding the distribution center layout (Es el que deben completer
en su totalidad)

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. (Ubicar la palabra correcta en la lectura)

STORAGE RECEIVING AREAS CENTERS

All distribution centers have three


main __________ and may have
additional specialized areas. The
three main areas are the
___________ dock, also called
loading dock, the ___________ 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 ____________, 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 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.
2. BULK DEPARTMENT 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.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE C. This area is in charge of replenishing and
DEPARTMENT storing goods in the store's backroom or
warehouse.
4. TRANSPORTATION D. An area reserved for inventory that is
AREA ready for final assembly or transport.
5. EXPORT DEAPARTMENT E. There are many types of this racking.
However, all types allow for
the storage of palletized materials in
horizontal rows with multiple levels.
6. STAGING LOCATION 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
7. STOCKING G. Arranges and coordinates shipments in
DEPARTMENT and out of the distribution center.
8. PALLET RACKING 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. 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
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/through the warehouse.
4. The machinery or equipment station must be far/below/close
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…? Answer


- Loading area The loading area is located next to the
freezer.
- Value added services
area
- Inventory control area
- Quality auditing area
- Order packing area
- Refrigerated specialty
products area
- Put-to-store area

Pasos para enviar la evidencia:

previamente guardado.

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.

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