Elkin Macea Aguirre.: Jaber Alejandro Naranjo Paniagua

ELKIN MACEA AGUIRRE.
TECNOLOGÍA EN GESTIÓN LOGISTICA. (1667899).
TUTOR:
JABER ALEJANDRO NARANJO PANIAGUA.
INSTRUCTOR TRANSVERSAL DE INGLÉS.
ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 19.
EVIDENCIA 7.
TALLER: "TALKING ABOUT LOGISTICS, WORKSHOP".
SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE. SENA.
SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019.
Actividad de aprendizaje 19
Evidencia 7: Taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop"
TALLER
Talking about Logistics, workshop
1. Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions.

Note: Make use, at least, one collocation per answer.
Taken from: http://www.vkok.ee

LOGISTICS
Logistics can be defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and
other resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of
consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers. Logistics involves
the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material
handling, packaging and security. Logistics may have an internal focus (inbound
logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics). If the company manufactures a
product from parts purchased
from suppliers, and those products are then sold to customers, one can speak
about a supply chain. Supply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and
distribution options that performs the function of procurement of materials,
transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the
distribution of these finished products to customers.
Logistics management is part of supply chain management. Logistics management
plans, implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods, services
and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in
order to meet customers’ requirements. Successful supply chain operators work in
close partnerships with their customers; they jointly explore the opportunities for
increasing efficiency of the supply chain and improving service levels by using the
latest systems and techniques. This approach is also referred to as logistics re-
engineering. The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature
of the product, the optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture, freight
and transport costs and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export
regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc. A professional working in the field of
logistics management is called a logistician. The main functions of a qualified
logistician include, among other things, inventory management, purchasing,
transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and planning of these
activities. Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations
of a variety of products. They are also responsible for customs documentation.
They regularly work with other departments to ensure that the customers’ needs
and requirements are met.
Define the terms: "logistics" and "supply chain"

Logistics: management of the flow of goods, information and other resources,
energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption.
Supply chain: Network of facilities and distribution options that performs the
function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into
intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products
to customers.
What does logistics management imply?

Logistics management imply the implements, and controls the efficient flow and
storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and
the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements.
Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the

supply chain
Supply chain operators work in close partnerships with their customers; they jointly
explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply chain and
improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques.
Define the “logistics re-engineering” process and its factors.
The re-engineering process: it do reference to the exploration the opportunities
for increasing efficiency of the supply chain and improving service levels by using
the latest systems and techniques.
The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the
product, the optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture, freight and
transport costs and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export
regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc.
Specify the main function of a qualified logistician

The main functions of a qualified logistician include, inventory management,
purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and planning
of these activities.
Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations of a
variety of products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They
are also responsible for customs documentation. They regularly work with other
departments to ensure that the customers’ needs and requirements are met.
2. In the previous text, there are 29 underlined words; take them out in a list
and classify them according to their syllable stress using the next chart. Add
as many rows as necessary.
Stress on the Stress on the last Stress on the Stress on the ante-
first syllable syllable penultimate syllable penultimate syllable
management supply customers consumption
products performs consumers purchased
flow customs inventory re-engineering
goods, material professional
storage warehousing departments
duties manufactures
taxes logistician
ensure include
implements
origin
packaging
3. Read the next text. Then, prepare a presentation in PowePoint (.ppt)

outlining the main ideas. Check the learning material to develop this
presentation. Finally, record yourself on a video (.mp4) making the
presentation.
Taken from: www.ddilogistics.com

Improve Logistics Efficiency
When it comes to business logistics, continuous improvement is necessary to facilitate

robust and sustained growth. Rising prices on expenses from energy to labor to raw
materials pose a challenge to every company's bottom line. By improving the efficiency
of their logistics processes, companies can gain and sustain an edge over their
competitors.
To implement a plan that will successfully optimize your logistics operations, consider
strategies that minimize costs, fully utilize production capacity, and improve the overall
quality of customer experience.
Consider these four methods to increase logistics efficiency:
Maximize storage. By analyzing and implementing warehousing procedures,

companies can store, move, and ship products more effectively. This requires
adequate and well-trained warehouse staff, strategic sequencing (to only move
products the minimum required number of times), and use of vertical storage to fully
utilize available space. Carefully scrutinizing ordering patterns to ensure quick delivery
of products, as well as effective space utilization, is also important.
Optimize transportation. The rising cost of transportation accounts for increased prices
in virtually every industry. To reduce transportation costs, companies should examine
every factor that might increase or decrease expenses.
1. This starts with the design of products and packaging for optimal size and weight.
2. Proper load and delivery route planning ensures trucks are always carrying full
loads.
3. Finally, identify and utilize the most cost-effective packaging and shipping
methods for products.
Automate communication technologies. Logistics management software communicates

between the warehouse and accounting departments and allows for the delivery of
timely updates to the customer. This significantly streamlines the entire process, from
storage through shipment, and requires minimal staffing.
Encourage feedback. The success of a company depends on input from all of its
employees or teams, regardless of their role in the logistics process. Carefully consider
feedback and suggestions from staff concerning practices that could further improve
logistics efficiency.
While logistics management is a complex process, utilizing the above strategies can
help you make the most of all warehousing, staffing, transportation, and communication
resources. The improvement of logistics planning will inevitably lead to higher
productivity, happier customers, and a more profitable company. (Diversified Distribution
Services Inc. 2016)
4. Download, from the complementary material file, the article: How to
Compare Six Sig, Lean and the Theory of Constraints. Then, read it very
carefully. After that, prepare a PowerPoint (.ppt) presentation following the
next outline:
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS:
a. Six Sigm
i. Theory
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
b. Lean thinking
i. Theory
iii. Focus
c. Theory of constraints
i. Theory
iii. Focus
d. Similarities and differences between the improvement programs.
e. Obstacles to the improvement methodologies

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ELKIN MACEA AGUIRRE.

TECNOLOGÍA EN GESTIÓN LOGISTICA. (1667899).

INSTRUCTOR TRANSVERSAL DE INGLÉS.

ACTIVIDAD DE APRENDIZAJE 19.

SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE. SENA.

Evidencia 7: Taller: "Talking about Logistics, workshop"

Talking about Logistics, workshop

1. Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions.

Taken from: http://www.vkok.ee

Define the terms: "logistics" and "supply chain"

What does logistics management imply?

Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the

Specify the main function of a qualified logistician

Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

3. Read the next text. Then, prepare a presentation in PowePoint (.ppt)

Taken from: www.ddilogistics.com

When it comes to business logistics, continuous improvement is necessary to facilitate

Consider these four methods to increase logistics efficiency:

Maximize storage. By analyzing and implementing warehousing procedures,

Automate communication technologies. Logistics management software communicates

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