Unit 13 logistics problems

The speakers’ current supplier has defaulted on a current order.. The speakers’ transportation carrier may be having financial difficulties... The speakers’ current supplier has defaulte

Unit 13

Logistics Problems

New words

compound

[V-p.35] To compound something is to

make it more extreme or intensified.

Làm cho mạnh hơn, tệ hơn, xấu đi

or predictable.

[V-p.39] To shut down is

for a company to cease

operations, usually due

to financial troubles.

shut down

[N-COUNT-p.39] A strike is a stoppage of work by

employees as a form of protest against their

employers.

strike

Sự đình công

Phá sản

expected to happen.

Bất ngờ

Khắc phục sự cố

III READING

You have 5 minutes to prepare and translate the text!!!

2.Read the article Then ,mark the

following statements as true (T) or false

(F).

1 Orderly processes and good

technology can prevent bottlenecks

2 Production logistics manage

inventory up to the assembly line

3 Automation and human labor are

necessary on an assembly line

F

F

T

READING

2.Read the article Then ,mark the

following statements as true (T) or false

(F).

1 Orderly processes and good

technology can prevent bottlenecks

2 Production logistics manage

inventory up to the assembly line

3 Automation and human labor are

necessary on an assembly line

READING

3 Match the words or phrases (1-8) with the definitions (A-H)

➝ The disruption/strike in the supply chain caused a delay in

 The disruption in the supply chain caused a delay in

What are some indicators that a company might

be experiencing

instability?

5.

V Listening

V Listening

1 The speakers already have secondary providers lined up.

2 The speakers’ current supplier has defaulted on a current order.

3 The speakers’ transportation carrier may be having financial difficulties.

1 The speakers already have secondary providers lined up.

2 The speakers’ current supplier has defaulted on a current order.

3 The speakers’ transportation carrier may be having financial difficulties.

7 Listen again and complete the

conversation.

supply chain disruptions

unforeseen complications

every risk

secondary provider

out of business

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

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 do business with are in trouble

Logistician 2: Hmm you know, our motor carrier

VI SPEAKING

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

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 in getting shipments to our

customers

Preparation: Do some RESEARCH on other local carriers to find

one with comparable rates Keep CONTACT information for the

VII Writing

contact reduction fleet delays Research

cutting comparable Indicatorsoperating

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 in getting shipments to our

customers

Preparation: Do some RESEARCH on other local carriers to find

one with comparable rates Keep CONTACT information for the

VII Writing

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SUMMARY

1 What are some things that could disrupt

a supply chain??

2 How can logisticians prepare for problems?