Unit 8 transport load planning

Load diagrammer/ləʊd ˈdʌɪəɡramər/ Is a person whose job is to create load planning diagrams to maximize the space available for the... Many company still use a load diagrammer inorder to

ENGLISH FOR LOGISTICS 2

Bryan Tạ

Unit 8: Transport Load Planning

Vocabulary

Load diagrammer

/ləʊd ˈdʌɪəɡramər/

Is a person whose job is to

create load planning

diagrams to maximize the

space available for the

/ləʊd/

A load is the amount of

goods that can be

transported in one trip

(N - Page 38)

Tải trọng

Load planning software

Is a computer program that allows users to

plan loads that are to be transported

(N – Page 38)

Phần mềm lập kế hoạch chất xếp hàng hóa

[ləʊd ˈplænɪŋ ˈsɔftˌweər]

Diagram [ˈdɑɪəɡræm]

A drawing that show the layouts of something (N – Page 36)

Triangular diagram Tree diagram Network diagram Round diagram

Biểu đồ

Configuration model

A software generated layout that shows how something can

be laid out, appear or work (N – Page 35)

[kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən mɒdəl]

Cost optimization

/kɒst ɒptɪmʌɪˈzeɪʃən/

Using the most cost effecti

ve means to achieve the m

ost desirable result

(N – Page 35)

Sự tối ưu hóa

chi phí

/kəmˈplʌɪəns/

The act of following

rules and regulations

(N – Page 35)

Sự tuân thủ

Load match

The process of consolidating separate

loads for transportation (N – Page 38)

Quá trình gom hàng

[ləʊd mætʃ]

Continuous

move

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

/muːv/

The process of keeping

carriers moving with

Deadhead leg

/ˈded.hed/ /leg/

A trip that is made without

any goods in transport

(N – Page 36)

Chuyến xe rỗng

/ˈbækˌhɔːl/

A return trip made by a

carrier to its point of

origin while carrying a

Reading

Many company still use a load diagrammer in

order to maximize load space on a truck However,

load planning software eliminates the need for

hand-drawn diagrams The software saves time an

d is more accurate In fact, software load

configuration models increase space utilization by

at least ten percent.

Ten percent may not seem like a lot, but it adds up.

Consider how many truckloads your company

sends out over a year Our software helps you

maximize the four components of load planning.

It is also invaluable when companies want to

implement a continuous move program The load

match application will reduce deadhead legs.

Backhaul opportunities can be assessed instantly.

Having trucks carry loads in both directions

instead of running empty increases efficiency It

also results in lower transportation costs for

companies.

features are drag and drop cargo editing and import

of data using copy and paste Another useful tool is

conversion from imperial to metric units with a

click of a button We also offer multiple languages

such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.

Simply choose the language you want from a drop

down menu.

Call today to find out how you can get a free 30

day trial.

2 Read the advertisement Then, mark the

following statements as True (T) or False (F)

1 Continuous moves are part of the four components

of loading planning.

2 Backhauls result in lower expenses for companies.

3 The load planning software advertised has different

language options.

following statements as True (T) or False (F)

1 Continuous moves are part of the four components

of loading planning.

2 Backhauls result in lower expenses for companies.

3 The load planning software advertised has different

language options.

F

T

T

7 A person whose job is to create load planning diagrams.

5 The combining of the separate items

2 A return trip made by a carrier to its point of origin while carrying a new load.

3 The process of keeping a carrier moving with different loads to maximize efficiency

4 A mount of goods that can be transported in one trip.

6 A drawing that show the layout of something.

1 A trip that is made without any goods in transport.

Load Diagram Backhaul Load diagrammer

Consolidation Continuous move Deadhead leg

3 Match the words or phrases (1-6) with the definitions (A-F)

7 A person whose job is to create load planning diagrams.

5 The combining of the separate items

2 A return trip made by a carrier to its point of origin while carrying a new load.

3 The process of keeping a carrier moving with different loads to maximize efficiency

4 A mount of goods that can be transported in one trip.

6 A drawing that show the layout of something.

1 A trip that is made without any goods in transport.

Load Diagram Backhaul Load diagrammer

Consolidation Continuous move Deadhead leg

1.Deadhead leg 2.Backhaul 3.Continuous move 4.Load

4 Fill the banks with the correct words or phrases

from the word bank

1 The logistician found a of two shipments going to the

same place.

2 By engaging in , the two companies were able to both

make a profit.

3 The truck’s trailer was empty on the of the trip.

4 The showed the best way to load the truck.

load planning software load match

compliance

load configuration cost optimization

collaboration deadhead leg

1 The logistician found a of two shipments going to the

same place.

2 By engaging in , the two companies were able to both

make a profit.

3 The truck’s trailer was empty on the of the trip.

load planning software load match

compliance

load configuration cost optimization

collaboration deadhead leg

deadhead leg collaboration

load match

load configuration

4 Fill the banks with the correct words or phrases

from the word bank

5 The workers were pleased with the the

company installed on their computers.

6 The regulatory agency fined the company for not being in w

with the rules.

7 During the meeting ideas were tossed around

to save the company money.

load planning software

load configuration

load match cost optimization compliance collaboration deadhead leg

5 The workers were pleased with the the

company installed on their computers.

6 The regulatory agency fined the company for not being in w

with the rules.

7 During the meeting ideas were tossed around

to save the company money.

load planning software

load configuration

load match cost optimization compliance collaboration deadhead leg

load planning software

compliance cost optimization

5 Listen and read the advertisement again Why are continuous

moves beneficial to companies?

Because they maximize transportation costs: Instead of sending many

trucks ( ships) to places, companies just have to send one truck for a

whole continuous move route which was planned So that we can

reduce deadhead legs, cost of gas….

Listening

Logistician 1: Thanks to the new load planning software, we were

able to 1 _ two less than full truckload shipments to

make a full load.

Logistician 2: Great Where’s the 2 _ ?

Logistician 1: It’s going to our 3 _ in Atlanta.

Logistician 2: Is there a load the truck can 4 _

on the way back?

Logistician 1: Hmm Let’s see if we can find a 5 _

using the software.

Logistician 2: If the truck can 6 _ _ ,

that would be great!

Logistician 1: Thanks to the new load planning software, we were

able to 1 consolidate two less than full truckload shipments to

make a full load.

Logistician 2: Great Where’s the 2 load going ?

Logistician 1: It’s going to our 3 distribution center in Atlanta.

Logistician 2: Is there a load the truck can 4 pick up on the way

back?

Logistician 1: Hmm Let’s see if we can find a 5 load match

using the software.

Logistician 2: If the truck can 6 make a backhaul, that would be

great!

as true (T) or false (F)

1. The shipment going to Atlanta is a full track.

2 The truck will be making a deadhead leg from Atlanta to

Little Rock.

3 There is a shipment that needs to be transported from Little

Rock to Detroit.

Listen and mark the following statements

as true (T) or false (F)

1. The shipment going to Atlanta is a full track.

2 The truck will be making a deadhead leg from Atlanta to

Speaking

With a partner act out the roles below based on Task 7

Then switch roles.

A: The new load planning software is great.

It was able to consolidate two smaller to loads to make a full truck load.

B: That’s good Where’s the load being transported?

A: to our distribution center in Mobile.

B: Is it too much to hope there’s a load the truck can pick up on the way

back?

A: Let me check Maybe we can find a load match using the software.

B: That’d be great If the truck can make a backhaul.

A: It looks like there’s a shipment that needs to go from Mobile to ST Louis.

B: That software sure is helpful.

Grammar

 Active:

Subject + modal + verb + object

-> Ex: She can cook the food

 Passive:

Subject + modal + be + V3 + by + agent

-> Ex: The food can be cooked by her

 Question form:

Model + object + be + V3?

GRAMMAR

Exercise: Transform this sentence into a passive sentence

1 You may forget the rules quickly

-> The rules may be forgotten quickly?

2 Shubham should write homework

-> Homework should be written by Shubham

3 Simran must learn English

-> English must be learnt/learned by Simran

4 Sachin can play cricket

-> Cricket can be played by Sachin

5 They can see the entire valley from their mountain home

->The entire valley can be seen from their mountain home

Exercise: Choosing from the following modal forms

1 Should the book read by him?

3 The opportunity _ by you

A may not have availed

B may not be availed

C may not have been availed

Exercise: Choosing from the following modal forms

1 Should the book read by him?

3 The opportunity _ by you

A may not have availed

B may not be availed

C may not have been availed

4 The students must complete the test in one hour

A The test must be completed by the students in one hour

B The test must be complete by the students in one hour

C The test must be completing by the students in one hour

5 Could he climb Mount Everest?

A Could Mount Everest be climb by him?

B Could Mount Everest be climbed by him?

C Could Mount Everest be climbing by him?

6 Our Training Manager may give a talk on teamwork

A A talk on teamwork may be given by our Training Manager

B A talk on teamwork may be give by our Training Manager

C A talk on teamwork may be giving by our Training Manager

4 The students must complete the test in one hour.

A The test must be completed by the students in one hour.

B The test must be complete by the students in one hour

C The test must be completing by the students in one hour

5 Could he climb Mount Everest?

A Could Mount Everest be climb by him?

B Could Mount Everest be climbed by him?

C Could Mount Everest be climbing by him?

6 Our Training Manager may give a talk on teamwork

A A talk on teamwork may be given by our Training Manager.

B A talk on teamwork may be give by our Training Manager

C A talk on teamwork may be giving by our Training Manager

1 Why is load planning

important?

2 How can load planning

software benefit companies?