Actividad de aprendizaje 19

Jose R. Peña Zuluaga

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

Para un profesional en cualquier campo de acción, en este caso el Tecnólogo en

Gestión Logística, es necesario usar el idioma inglés como herramienta de
comunicación de sus ideas y apreciaciones acerca de un proceso en el cual tiene
directa participación. Contar con las habilidades requeridas para expresarse en
inglés representa una gran ventaja en el momento de realizar aportes relevantes
dentro de cualquier compañía. Lo esencial es contar con la destreza suficiente que
le permita y dar a conocer cómo funciona su ambito laboral.

Dado lo anterior, para esta evidencia, debe realizar las sigientes actividades:

PRIMER MOMENTO: COMPRENSIÓN Y PRODUCCIÓN ORAL-ESCRITA.

1. Estudie en su totalidad el material de formación “Logistics process

improvement” junto con el material complementario disponible para esta
actividad: PDF: How to Compare Six Sig, Lean and the Theory of Constraints
y los videos complementarios asociados a esta actividad de aprendizaje.

2. Desarrolle, de manera individual, el taller: "Talking about Logistics,

workshop", que se encuentra a continuación (utilice herramientas de su
preferencia y realice la entregra en los formatos solicitados en el taller)

3. Envíe los archivos solicitados al instructor a través de la plataforma virtual

de aprendizaje en los formatos .doc, .pdf, .ppt y .mp4 respectivamente.

Pasos para enviar la evidencia:

1. Clic en el título de esta evidencia.
2. Clic en Examinar mi equipo y buscar los archivo previamente guardados.
3. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).
4. Clic en Enviar.

Importante: la plataforma solo le permitirá hacer un envío de las evidencias.

Por ello, debe asegúrese de adjuntar todo lo solicitado en el taller.

SEGUNDO MOMENTO: SUSTENTACIÓN 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. Dicho
encuentro contará con la participación de dos aprendices más seleccionados
previamente por el instructor.

2. Asista a un encuentro sincrónico con el instructor y 2 aprendices más, y

sustente las respuestas dadas en el taller. El instructor realizará hasta cuatro
(4) preguntas por aprendiz. Recuerde aplicar las pautas de pronunciación
trabajadas durante todo el programa, así como las reglas de acentuación,
gramática y uso de collocations.

3. Realice tres preguntas a cada uno de sus compañeros y responda las

pregunta que le realicen.

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.

Criterios de evaluación
 Sostiene conversaciones con vocabulario básico técnico aprendido.

 Sostiene una conversación con naturalidad, fluidez y eficacia, incluso sobre

temas especializados de su profesión.

 Puede iniciar un discurso, tomar la palabra, y terminar una conversación técnica

de su profesión.

 Puede interactuar fácil y espontáneamente con hablantes nativos.

 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"

The logistics is based on the management of resources of the flow of goods,
information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging
and security. with the aim that the client is completely satisfied.

When we talk about supply chain we refer to a set of facilities and distribution that
performs the function of acquisition of materials and supplies, to transform them and
then distribute them to customers.

What does logistics management imply?

Logistic management involves managing, planning, implementing and controlling the

efficient flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the
point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers.
Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the supply chain

Successful suppliers in the supply chain jointly explore opportunities to increase the
efficiency of the supply chain and improve service levels using the latest systems
and techniques; allowing them to work closely with their clients.

Define the “logistics re-engineering” process and its factors.

The reengineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the product,
the optimal or preferred location of the source or manufacturing, transportation costs
and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export regulations, rights of
customs and taxes, etc.

Specify the main function of a qualified logistician

The main functions of a qualified logistics specialist include, among other things,
inventory management, purchasing, transport, storage, consultation, organization
and planning of these activities.

Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

Logistics specialists are responsible for the life cycle and operations of the supply
chain of a variety of products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They
work regularly with other departments to ensure that the client's needs are completely satisfied.
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 resources consumption material
Flow, custom, supply consumers professional
taxes
Goods, duties performs re-engineering
implements,
storage
Origin, include logistician
product,
purchased,
warehousing
Inventory, ensure departments
packaging,
manufactures

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
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
c. Theory of constraints
i. Theory
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus
d. Similarities and differences between the improvement programs.
e. Obstacles to the improvement methodologies

Finally, record yourself on a video (.mp4) making the presentation.