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All distributio
distribution
n 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.
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
standards and sizes.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE C. This area is in charge of replenishing
DEPARTMENT and 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 coordin
coordinates
ates shipmen
shipmentsts 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. Chec k the image and
answer the questions:
Fuente: SENA
1. Make sure you have enough pallets to store all your goods
in/on/at them.
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/
by/near/thro
throug
ug h the warehouse.
4. The machinery or equipment station must be far/below/
far/below/cc los 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:
A) Pros and Cons. Read the following statements about Distribution
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:
racks into your warehouse as PROS:
possible CONS:
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.