1. Introduction

All three sections of Unit 8 deal with safety and security, which are both vital for the smooth operation of a company. In Unit 8a, in particular, you will have a chance to take part in the investigation of a theft in a company warehouse. You will not only study how to use modals for speculating about the past, but also learn about logistics and warehousing procedures. In addition, this unit will give you an opportunity to see what a high-tech warehouse looks like.

Contents

  • Warehouse procedures: receiving, put-away, storage, picking/retrieving, staging, shipping.

  • Modals used for speculation, regret, criticism and recommendation: may, might, can, could, can´t, must, have to, should, ought to.

  • Recommending an action for the future: The police should be called right away.

  • Criticism/regret in the past: The police should have been called right away.