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Evidence 4, summary “prodocut distribution: the basics”

Phase test

Presented by: William Felipe Rincón Cortes

File: 2348815

Financial Services Center

Sena

Teacher: Martha Viviana Rendon

Madrid (Cundinamarca)

August 20, 2021

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Introduction

The summary is one of the techniques used to understand a text, it also allows the use of
vocabulary and expressions in the English language. Is by That is, when you need to
understand a writing in that language, the summary becomes a suitable technique to
express with words own, what was understood from a text.
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Summary product distribution: the basics

The author wants to express the importance of the means and modes of transport
according to the characteristics of the product in order to be able to bring the client in
optimal conditions taking into account factors such as time and cost. Another aspect that
musk be taken into account are the characteristics of the product such as perishables, if
they are dangerous substances , if the merchandise is valuable or expensive , the
quantity of product that is required to be shipped, which are the means of transportation
that are they will use will depend on the conditions that have been agreed with the client
, likewise it is important to take into account to insure the merchandise and be clear
when negotiating what will be the responsibility that the supplier and the client will
assume.

The modes of transport are the highway: it is a characterized by its flexibility , however
it is not friendly to the environment , since today companies that required hiring a
Company are interested in aspects such as the environment in many cases is a promise
of sale that sets them apart from the competition.

The railway , in comparison with the highway , is usually inflexible and expensive , it is
recommended when it is used for long journeys in which what is trasnported goes from
the point of origin to destination or in which it is not necessary to use another mode of
transport. This is the transport of coal. However, there are countries in wich this mode
shows relevance and great importance in the transport of merchandise due to be low
costs. The air in one of the fastest to travel long distances, but more expensive because
it involves payment of duties, and usually taxes must be paid, in addiction to the
merchandise is measured per kg. The maritime or river, compared to air transport, it is
usually much cheaper, although it has its limitations such as the availability of ports, but
it is very convenient for transporting bulk, solid merchandise and containers, machinery,
vehicles.

We could conclude that the means of transport used to carry out the shipment will
depend on the characteristics of the product and the conditions that have been
negotiated to choose the means of transport and logistics platform that allows for better
negotiation.
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Glossary:

Aduana – customs
Agente de carga – freight agent
Buques - vessels
Calendario - calendar
Costoso - expensive
Embalaje – packaging
Empaque - packing
Envio - shipping
Ferrocarril - rail
Flete aéreo - air freight
Llamativo - striking
Peligroso - dangerous
Perecedero - perishable
Presupuesto – budgest
Productos – products
Proveedor - supplier
Rastreo - tracking
Riesgo - risk
Sistema - system
Transporte - transport
Valioso - valuable
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Later, create 5 phrases or expressions in English, using some constructed

vocabulary terms

1. The shipment of merchandise is very careful, you have to know the client and

the geographical location.

2. Dangerous goods must be identified and sent well protected

3. the products we are selling must have excellent quality

4. freight transport is very important to the global economy

5. Sometimes sending merchandise by air is very expensive, because fuel is very

expensive.