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Writing
●
9
Use the conversation in Task 8
to complete the chart.
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4
Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases from
the word bank.
intangibles
allowances
versatility
accumulation
housekeeping
expandability
1
A good storage method should include both adaptability and
_______________________
.
2
Unlike simple storage, complex staging allows for temporary
_______________________
.
3
The storage analysis guide considers costs and
_______________________
, such as safety.
4
High-density storage lowers aisle
_______________________
.
5
_______________________
allows for an increase in inventory.
6
Cleanliness and organization are key aspects of
_______________________
.
Speaking
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8
With a partner, act out the
roles below based on Task 7.
Then, switch roles.
Student B:
You are a student.
Talk to Student A about storage
costs and intangibles.
Student A:
You are a professor.
Talk to Student B about:
• storage costs
• how to describe each cost
• intangibles
This is the price of ...
That basically means that ...
Such as the needs for ...
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
●
5
Listen and read the textbook excerpt again. Which
handling system incurs higher costs?
Listening
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6
Listen to a conversation between a professor and a
student. Mark the following statements as true (T) or
false (F).
1
___
The man explains the meaning of a handling cost.
2
___
Occupancy costs include taxes, insurance, and housekeeping.
3
___
Versatility and expandability are intangibles.
●
7
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Student:
The first storage cost is a
1
___________ ___________
.
This is the price of putting an item in storage,
then retrieving it at a later date.
Professor:
Right. What else?
Student:
There’s a
2
___________ ___________
. This is the cost of
maintaining inventory. That basically means that the
items will remain in storage until they are needed.
Professor:
Right. And what else?
Student:
I can’t remember the last one.
Professor:
No problem. It’s an
3
___________ ___________
.
Student:
Right! That includes taxes, insurance, and
4
___________
.
Professor:
Yes, but a logistician must always consider
5
___________
. Such as ...?
Student:
Such as the needs for
6
___________ ___________ ___________
,
both of which depend on space allowances.
Storage Costs
Handling Costs:
______________________________
Holding Costs:
_______________________________
Occupancy Costs:
__________________________
