SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE – SENA-

GESTIÓN LOGISTICA

FICHA No. 1667939

Actividad de aprendizaje 9 Evidencia 2: WORKS SHOP: UNDERS TANDING

THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER LAYOUT

INSTRUCTOR:
YOLIANA HERNANDEZ 

APRENDIZ

ROBINSON MARTINEZ CASTILLO

AÑO 2018

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Evidencia 2: WORKS SHOP: UNDERS TANDING THE DISTRIBUTION
CENTER LAYOUT.

Complete the following activities in order to understand the importance of

the layout when designing a Distribution Center or ware house.

1.Getting familiar with Distribution Centers

a. Read the following description of a

Distribution Center and complete it withthe words from the box.

All distribution centers have three main areas and may have additional
specialized areas. The three main areas are the receiving dock, also called
loading dock, the storage area or deck, and the shipping dock.
In small organizations it is posible for the receiving and shipping functions to
occur side by side, but in large centers separating these areas simplifies the
process.

b. Read and match.. Read the definition for each of definition for each of the
areas that a distribution center may include and match the definition with the
name of such area.
1. LOADING LOADING 2 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 5 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 sizes.

3.QUALITY ASSURANCE 7 C. This area is in charge of replenishing

DEPARTMENT and storing godos in the store's backroom
or warehouse.

4.TRANSPORTATION 6 D. An area reserved for inventory that is

AREA ready for final assembly or transport.

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 5.EXPORT 8 E.There are many types of this racking.
DEAPARTMENT However, all types allow for the storage of
palletized materials in horizontal rows with
multiple levels.

6. STAGING LOCATION 1 F. This is an area of the area of 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 4 G. Arranges and and coordinates shipments

DEPARTMENT in and out of the distribution center

8. PALLET RACKING 3 H.This department performs periodic

checks of random samples of stock to check
quality, including from the warehouse rackin,
goods in, and returned stock.

2. Describing a Distribution Center

Following, you’ll see the very basic design of any Distribution Center. Check the
image and answer the questions

A) According to the image, complete the following paragraph by selecting thebest

preposition for each case.

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 While creating a layout for your warehouse or distribution center can be considered a
big task, it doesn't have to be complicated. The following tips can help you navigate
the process ofaying out your ware house and make the most out of your space.

1. Make sure you have enough pallets to store all your goods on them.

2. Organize your pallets evenly in 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

through the warehouse.

4. The machinery or equipment station must be far the shipping and receiving
area in order to load and unload freight trucks.

5. The offices must be located in front of the ware house racking for you to
supervise the activity within the warehouse.

Let’s check another exampleof a distribution center. Pay attention to

thedifferentareas within thisdistribution centerand answer the questions below:

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B. Write sentences to describe the previous distribution center. Do not forget to
use prepositions to describe their location.
Where is the...?
 Loading area
 Value added services area
 Inventory control area
Answer
The loading area is located next to
the order seletions cases and
mixed pallets
the area of additional value is in
the middle of the load line and the
area of direct power of vehicles
The control area of the
intervention is next to the quality
auditing.

Quality auditing area is within

 Quality auditing area Inventory
Control área.

 Order packing area The packing area of the order is

 Refrigerated specialty products area
 Put-to-store area
between the area of reverse
logistics
The area of refrigeration of special
products is in the area of products
with added value
The put-to-store áreais located in
the order packing

3.Critical thinking Making decisions

A) Pros and Cons. Read the following statements about Distribution Center
Design and decidein your agree or disagree with thestatement.Do someresearch
on the topic and providepros and cons foreach statement

Save space: cram as many pallet Your opinion:

racks into your warehouse as The use of these elements in the
possible center of the distribution is good as
long as it complies with the safety
regulations

PROS:
Use of spaces for order and
cleanliness.

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Having an aisle map will help you
validate that the correct item is in
the assigned location.
Provide for the level of
automation that can be cost justified
based on your particular operation and
cost structure
4. Sharing your opinion
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CONS:
There may be obstacles in places for
free movement.
Your opinion:
The demarcation of the zones must be
clear to facilitate the location of the
materials.
PROS:
It is important that it be visible and with
updated information.
CONS:
Keep in mind that these warnings do
not cause an accident.
Your opinion:
The advantages of updating systems
implement new technologies, it is very
important in the management of a
distribution center, facilitate processes
and optimize resources, reflected in
improving profitability.
PROS:
The operative personnel will have to be
trained, improving their professional
training.
CONS:
For the implementation of automated
tools requires a large economic
investment that goes from the
acquisition of equipment to the training
of personnel.
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