Logistics English: Finding the Root Cause

The Investigation: Problem Solving

Student: Evgeniya | Goal: Finding & Explaining the Root Cause

Activity 1: Phrase Matcher

Match the first half of the phrase (Left) with the correct ending (Right). These are essential for investigating logistics issues.

Root cause Rule out Trace back Narrow down Trigger Recurring Workaround Jump to conclusions

Activity 2: The Incident Meeting

Evgeniya is investigating a missing pallet at the Hamburg warehouse. Select the correct phrases to complete the dialogue.

Manager: Evgeniya, we are missing a pallet of electronics. Do we know what happened?

Evgeniya: Not yet. We need to identify the before we blame the driver. Let's not .

Manager: Right. Could it be a scanning error at the gate?

Evgeniya: We can a scanning error. The logs show the scanner was working perfectly. I managed to to the loading dock on Tuesday.

Manager: This is the third time this month. It seems to be a with that specific loading team.

Evgeniya: Exactly. I will dig deeper to find out what exactly the mistake. For now, I have implemented a so we don't lose any more cargo today.

Activity 3: Quick Fire Responses

Read the scenario. Speak immediately. Click "Reveal Hint" to see the target phrase you MUST use.

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Activity 4: The 5 Whys (Randomizer)

Generate a random logistics crisis. You must explain your investigation plan to the client using at least 3 target phrases (e.g., rule out, trace back, recurring).

🚨 Critical Logistics Incident
Click the button to generate a crisis...
Your Checklist:
  • State that you are trying to find the root cause.
  • Tell them one thing you can already rule out.
  • Explain your temporary workaround.