Exercise 37. Complete the descriptions of typical warehouse equipment and systems. Use the adjectives from the box

Exercise 36. Work with a partner. Each of you has a warehouse management system. Present the advantages of your system to your partner. Use phrases in the box.

Partner A File 05 p. 173

Partner B File 10 p. 174

stackable, mobile, adjustable, suitable, bulky, driverless, rigid, collapsible

1. An automated guided vehicle is a _________ truck which is controlled by computer and electrically powered.

2. IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) made of metal or plastic are ________, but there are also ones made of canvas, which are ________.

3. Cage and box pallets are fitted with corner-posts and sides. They are usually _________.

4. In palletized storage ARP, i.e. __________ pallet racking, is used.

5. Some products are not __________ for palletization e.g. expensive electronic items or large and _________ items.

6. _________ shelving is often used for smaller products in non-palletized systems.

Exercise 38. Put the steps in this integrated packing location system in the correct order (1-8). Then listen and check.

You scan the barcode of the shipping label.

The system calculates the weight of the package.

You enter the system.

You choose means of transport.

You can put together packages.

The shipping labels are printed.

You can see and access all positions in the container.

The order is complete – system prints delivery note.

Exercise 39. Now listen to the dialogue again and complete the sentences.

1. After the goods have arrived at the packing location, ________ to scan in the barcode of the shipping box.

2. _________ you enter the packing location dialogue.

3. OK. I got that. What is ___________?

4. Well, _________ you can access all positions in the picking container.

5. __________ the package is complete, the system will automatically calculate the weight.

6. That is _________. The system will automatically print the shipping labels.

7. And now we ________ of this process.

8. ________ the order has been completed, the delivery note is printed automatically.

DESCRIBING THE STEPS OF A PROCESS

First (ly)/First of all … The next step/stage is … Second (ly) … Following that … The first step/stage (of the process) is … Finally … Then … The last step is … After that … Once/After X has happened …

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