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TECNOLOGÍA GESTIÓN LOGÍSTICA

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DEVIS SOLANO TORO

Tutor: Gustavo Andrés Valencia Muñoz

Fecha: 04/05/2019

Actividad de Aprendizaje 19

Evidencia 7 – Workshop talking about logistics

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EVIDENCIA 7 WORKSHOP TALKING ABOUT LOGISTICS

1. READ THE NEXT TEXT. THEN, ANSWER THE COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS.

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

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 reengineering. 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
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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
Logistics can be defined as the strategic management of the flow of goods, information and
other resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of order to
meet the requirements of consumers.

Supply chain
Supply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and distribution options that perform a
function of procurement of relevant 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 is part of supply chain management. Logistics management plans,
implements, and controls the efficient flow and storage of goods, services and useful
information between the point of origin and the point of order to meet customers'
requirements.

Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the supply chain
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Suppliers must have high standards of quality, cordiality, timely delivery of the order
regarding the purchase order, immediate availability of the raw material that has the greatest
output, established payment agreements.

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

The re-engineering process considers the following factors: the nature of the final 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, among other things, inventory
management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation and organizing and
planning of these activities.

Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

Logisticians are responsable 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 minimum, legal 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 Stress on the last Stress on the ante-
penultimate
first syllable syllable penultimate syllable
syllable
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Management
Goods
Resources
Origin
Consumption
Consumers
Inventory
Material
Packaging
Manufactures
Product
Purchased
Customers
Supply
Performs
Products
Implements
Storage
Reengineering
Customs
Duties
Taxes
Professional
Logistician
Include
Warehousing
Departments
Ensure
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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.

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.
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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: b. Lean thinking

a. Six Sigm i. Theory
i. Theory ii. Aplication guidelines
ii. Aplication guidelines iii. Focus
iii. Focus
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c. Theory of constraints d. Similarities and differences between

i. Theory the improvement programs.
ii. Aplication guidelines
iii. Focus e. Obstacles to the improvement
methodologies