- •Module 1
- •About Logistics
- •I. Vocabulary Work
- •3. Match the words given below with their definitions:
- •4. Using a dictionary if necessary, explain the difference between the following items:
- •II. Reading Comprehension
- •1. Read and translate the following text. Use a dictionary if necessary.
- •III. Comprehension and Word Study
- •2. Complete the text below by filling each gap with one of the following words.
- •6. A) Read and translate the following text using a dictionary if necessary. Then look through the words and word combinations in the box and match them with those in italics in the text.
- •7. Look at the three website advertisements for value-added services. Then complete the table.
- •8. Three people describe how it (information technology) has changed their jobs. Complete their statements with words from the box.
- •IV. Speaking Practice
- •2. Speak about logistics, its definition, functions, significance.
- •V. Writing Section
6. A) Read and translate the following text using a dictionary if necessary. Then look through the words and word combinations in the box and match them with those in italics in the text.
a) topic b) to make better c) guarantee d) factory e) to finish f) to get g) to provide h) amount i) a group of similar objects |
Production logistics
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This term is used for describing logistic processes within an industry the purpose of production logistics is 1) to ensure that each machine and workstation is being 2) fed with the right product in the right quantity and quality at the right point in time. The 3) issue is not the transportation itself, but to streamline and control the flow through the 4) value adding processes and eliminate non-value adding ones. Production logistics can be applied in existing as well as new 5) plants. Manufacturing in an existing plant is a constantly changing process, existing as well as in new 5) plants. Machines are exchanged and new ones added, which gives the opportunity to 6) improve the production logistics system accordingly. Production logistics provides the means to 7) achieve customer response and capital efficiency. Production logistics is getting more and more important with the decreasing 8) batch sizes. In many industries (e.g. mobile phone) batch size one is the short term aim. This way even a single customer demand can be 9) fulfilled in an efficient way. Track and tracing, which is an essential part of production logistics – due to product safety and product reliability issues – is also gaining importance especially in the automotive and the medical industry. |
b). Quite often a word has more than one meaning and choosing the appropriate meaning from a dictionary may not be easy unless the whole context is clear to you. Which do you think is the meaning of the following words and expressions in the text.
to describe (line 1) |
a) to pronounce b) to give a representation c) to draw a line or figure |
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point (line 4) |
a) a dot b) a location c) a pin d) a specific condition e) a moment |
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flow (line 5) |
a) a continuous stream b) the advancing of the tide c) the amount of liquid that flows in a given time |
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plant (line 7) |
a) a living organism b) a factory or workshop c) mobile mechanical equipment for construction, road-making |
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means (line 11) |
a) the medium, method or instrument b) resources or income c) considerable wealth |
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capital (line 11) |
a) the seat of government of a country b) material wealth c) the capitalist class d) very serious, fatal |
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single (line 14) |
a) existing alone b) unique or individual c) an unmarried person d) a gramophone record |