М 12 / Предмет "Іноземна мова за професійним спрямуванням"

Topic: The Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

Task 1. Read the text. Then label the paragraphs with the correct headings from the list.

Task 2. Do exercises 9 and 10 in your copy-books.

Topic: A Description of a Job

Task 1. Read and translate job profiles and the sentences for describing these jobs.

Job Profile

Company: FedEx Ground

Job Title: Warehouse Package Handler

Main responsibilities: physical loading / unloading packages, sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights by hand.

3-5 key activities: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, scanning, placing packages in a safe and efficient manner.

A description of a job

I work for FedEx Ground. I am a warehouse package handler. I’m responsible for physical loading and unloading packages. My job involves sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights by hand. In my job I have to lift, push, pull, carry, scan and place packages in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Profile

Company: Pilot Freight Services

Job Title: Dispatcher

Main responsibilities: creating drivers’ routes

3-5 key activities: coordinating pick-ups, deliveries and recoveries for multiple drivers / routes, liaising with other Pilot offices, communicating with outside vendors

A description of a job

I work for Pilot Freight Services. I am a dispatcher. I’m responsible for creating drivers’ routes. My job involves coordinating pick-ups, deliveries and recoveries for multiple drivers and routes. In my job I have to liaise with other Pilot offices and communicate with outside vendors.

Task 2. Complete the form with your own job details. Then describe the job with complete sentences. Use Task 1 as an example.

Job Profile

Company: ____________________________________________________________________________

Job Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

Main responsibilities: ___________________________________________________________

3-5 key activities: __________________________________________________________________

A description of a job

I work for ... I am a ... I’m responsible for ... My job involves ... In my job I have to ....

Topic: Jobs Responsibilities

Task 1. Study the phrases and the words which are used for describing jobs and jobs responsibilities.

Task 2. Do exercise 9 on page 9 (Ex. 9 p. 9)

Topic: Jobs in Logistics

Task 1. Complete the sentences.

Task 2. Match the verbs (1-8) to the activities (a-h). Translate the phrases into Ukrainian.

Topic: Jobs in Logistics

Task 1. Complete the sentences.

Task 2. Match the verbs (1-8) to the activities (a-h). Translate the phrases into Ukrainian.

Introduction to Logistics. Vocabulary

to transport goods by road

to organize the transport of goods

transport companies

to plan the routes

to deliver parcels and packages

to provide a 24-hour delivery service

to manage the procurement of goods

a warehouse management system

a warehouse manager

a purchasing manager

a purchasing department

to store goods in the warehouse

the storage of inventory

a distribution center (DC)

to maintain vehicles and machinery

Introduction to Logistics

What is Logistics?

Task 1. Read and translate five definitions of logistics.

1.    Logistics means that you manage the procurement and movement of goods and the storage of inventory.

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2.    It means the delivery of the goods the customer needs at the right time, in the right place, and of the right quality.

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3.    My definition of logistics is this: it’s to plan, organize, and manage operations that provide services and goods.

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4.    Logistics - that’s the purchasing, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of material and staff.

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5.    Logistics is the planning and support of operations such as warehousing, inventory, transport, procurement, supply, and maintenance.

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