Evidencia 7 Workshop Talking About Logistics

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

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1. Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions. 1. Read the next text. Then, answer the comprehension questions. Note: Make use, at least, one collocation per answer.

Note: Make use, at least, one collocation per answer.

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

LOGISTICS

Logistics

Logistics can be defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and othercan 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 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 order to meet the requirements of consumers. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and security. Logistics may have an internal focus (inbound logistics), or external focus security. Logistics may have an internal focus (inbound logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics). If the company manufactures a product from parts purchased from (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

suppliers, and those products are then sold to customers, one can speak about a supplysupply chain

chain.. Supply ChainSupply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and distribution options thatcan be defined as a network of facilities and distribution options that performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers.

customers.

Logistics management

Logistics management is part of supply chain management. Logistics management plans,is part of supply chain management. Logistics management plans, implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods, services and related 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 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 customers’ requirements. Successful supply chain operators work in close partnerships with their customers; they jointly explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the 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. supply chain and improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques. This approach is also referred to as

This approach is also referred to as logistics re-engineering.logistics re-engineering. The re-engineering processThe re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the product, the optimal or preferred location 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 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 trends, import and export regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc. A professional working in the field of logistics management is called a

working in the field of logistics management is called a logisticianlogistician. The main functions of a. The main functions of a qualified logistician include, among other things, inventory management, purchasing, qualified logistician include, among other things, inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and planning of these activities. 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 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 products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They regularly work with other departments to ensure

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LOGISTICS:

LOGISTICS: Is the management of the flow of goods, information and otherIs the management of the flow of goods, information and other resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers.

consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers. SUPPLY CHAIN:

SUPPLY CHAIN: Is a network of facilities and Is a network of facilities and distribution options that performs thedistribution options that performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into function of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers.

to customers.

What does logistics management imply? What does logistics management imply?

Involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, Involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and security. Logistics may have an internal focus material handling, packaging and security. Logistics may have an internal focus (inbound logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics).

(inbound logistics), or external focus (outbound logistics).

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

chain

They jointly explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply chain They jointly explore the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply chain and improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques. This and improving service levels by using the latest systems and techniques. This approach is also referred to as logistics re-engineering.

approach is also referred to as logistics re-engineering.

Define the

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

The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the product, the optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture, freight and product, the optimal or preferred location of source or manufacture, freight and transport costs and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export transport costs and the destination market, seasonal trends, import and export regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc.

regulations, customs duties and taxes, etc.

Specify the main function of a qualified logistician Specify the main function of a qualified logistician

The main function of a qualified logistician include, among other things, inventory The main function of a qualified logistician include, among other things, inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and planning of these activities.

organizing and planning of these activities.

Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations of a Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations of a variety of products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They variety of products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They regularly work with other departments to ensure that the customers’ needs and regularly work with other departments to ensure that the customers’ needs and

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2. In the previous text, there are 29 underlined words; take them out in a list 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 and classify them according to their syllable stress using the next chart. Add as many rows as necessary.

as many rows as necessary.

Stress on the Stress on the first syllable first syllable

Stress on the last Stress on the last

syllable syllable Stress on the Stress on the penultimate syllable penultimate syllable

Stress on the Stress on the ante-penultimate syllable penultimate syllable

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Flow performs consumersconsumers professionalprofessional goods

goods supply supply manufacturesmanufactures inventory

inventory re-engineering re-engineering logisticianlogistician resources include

resources include departmentsdepartments packaging ensure packaging ensure product product purchased purchased customers customers products products implements implements storage storage customs customs duties duties taxes taxes warehousing warehousing