Unit 13 logistics problems

Unit 13 Logistics Problems New words breakdown Sự hỏng máy [N-COUNT-p.34] A breakdown is the failure of a machine or vehicle to operate the way it should competition Sự cạnh tranh [N-UNCOUNT-p.35] Competition is the other businesses operating in the same market compound Làm cho mạnh hơn, tệ hơn, xấu [V-p.35] To compound something is to make it more extreme or intensified default disruption Gián đoạn Khơng hồn thành, thực nghĩa vụ [N-COUNT-p.36] A disruption is [V-p.36] To default is to an unexpected break in a process not fulfill an obligation indicator Chỉ số [N-COUNT-p.37] An indicator is something that shows the state of conditions instability Sự bất ổn [N-UNCOUNT-p.37] Instability is the quality of not being reliable or predictable natural disaster Thảm họa tự nhiên [N-COUNT-38] A natural disaster is an occurrence such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, tornado, etc that results in an emergency situation shut down Phá sản [V-p.39] To shut down is for a company to cease operations, usually due to financial troubles strike Sự đình cơng [N-COUNT-p.39] A strike is a stoppage of work by employees as a form of protest against their employers troubleshoot Khắc phục cố [V-p.40] To troubleshoot a problem is to take action to solve it unforeseen Bất ngờ [ADJ-p.40] If something is unforeseen, it was not expected to happen 10 V Listening 22 Listen to a conversation between two logisticians Mark the following statements as True or False The speakers already have secondary providers lined up The speakers’ current supplier has defaulted on a current order The speakers’ transportation carrier may be having financial difficulties 24 The speakers already have secondary providers lined up The speakers’ current supplier has defaulted on a current order The speakers’ transportation carrier may be having financial difficulties 25 Listen again and complete the conversation 27 supply chain disruptions unforeseen complications every risk secondary out business default 28 provider of Audio script Logistician 1: I was reading an article the other day about supply chain disruptions Logistician 2: Oh? What did it say? Logistician 1: That it's smart to be prepared for unforeseen complications Logistician 2: But there are so many of them How are we supposed to evaluate every risk? Logistician 1: We're not But the article did say it's smart to have a secondary provider in mind as a backup for suppliers and transportation carriers Logistician 2: Well, I can see the sense in that Logistician 1: For example, if one of our suppliers goes out of business, we'd be scrambling to find a new one Logistician 2: That's true Logistician 1: Not to mention, the supplier could also default on our current order That would bring our operations to a halt Logistician 2: I never thought of that I guess I usually think of disruptions simply being things like bad weather delaying a shipment Logistician 1: No, it can be much worse, like prolonged worker strikes Logistician 2: What else did the article say? Logistician 1: It said that we should be alert for any indicators that companies we business with are in trouble Logistician 2: Hmm you know, our motor carrier did just reduce its fleet size by half Logistician 1: Really? Do you think it's in financial trouble? Logistician 2: It could be We should look for a secondary provider just in case! VI SPEAKING #VY 30 A: I read an article the other day about disruptions in supply chains B : Really? What did it say? A : That it’s good to be ready for unexpected problems B : But there’s no way we can evaluate every risk A : No, but it’s smart to have secondary providers for suppliers and transportation carriers B : That makes sense A : That way if one of our suppliers shuts down, we don’t have to scramble to find a new one B : That’s very true 31 contact fleet reduction operating cutting delays comparable Research Indicators Plan for Supply Chain Disruption Disruption type: Transportation carrier going out of business Impact: If our main transportation carrier goes out of business, we will need to find a new carrier willing to transport our shipments at COMPARABLE rates in order to remain within our OPERATING budget This will cause DELAYS customers in getting shipments to our Preparation: Do some RESEARCH on other local carriers to find one with comparable rates Keep CONTACT information for the carrier at hand In addition, watch for ( INDICATORS that the current company may be in trouble REDUCTION of staff, CUTTING, back on runs, or FLEET size) 32 VII Writing Plan for Supply Chain Disruption Disruption type: Transportation carrier going out of business Impact: If our main transportation carrier goes out of business, we will need to find a new carrier willing to transport our shipments at COMPARABLE rates in order to remain within our OPERATING budget This will cause DELAYS customers in getting shipments to our Preparation: Do some RESEARCH on other local carriers to find one with comparable rates Keep CONTACT information for the carrier at hand In addition, watch for ( INDICATORS that the current company may be in trouble REDUCTION of staff, CUTTING, back on runs, or FLEET size) 33 VII Writing “ ✈ SUMMARY 34 What are some things that could disrupt a supply chain?? 35 How can logisticians prepare for problems? 36 ... technology can prevent bottlenecks F Production logistics manage inventory up to the assembly line T Automation and human labor are necessary on an assembly line 13 READING 2.Read the article Then ,mark... true (T) or false (F) Orderly processes and good technology can prevent bottlenecks Production logistics manage inventory up to the assembly line Automation and human labor are necessary on an... disruptions in supply chains B : Really? What did it say? A : That it’s good to be ready for unexpected problems B : But there’s no way we can evaluate every risk A : No, but it’s smart to have secondary