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LOGISTICS PLANNING AND MODELING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ILT311 LOGISTICS PLANNING AND MODELING 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to teach the students basic concepts of design, planning, control and improvement of production and service systems, providing an integrated perspective on analytical decision-making methods within a supply chain to teach the planning for the whole chain, to teach the techniques to solve the uncertainties in real logistics systems, to gain the ability to use the optimization software as a practical.
Contents of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to teach the concepts and techniques related to design, planning, control and improvement of production and service operations. Contents of the course include the subjects such as process definition, flow diagrams, capacity analysis, return on investment for capacity, cycle time analysis, inventory management, order delay, production control, business coordination, risk management, quality management, process design and reengineering, product development, project management.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Execute the planning activities in the supply chain.
Use optimization software effectively.
Apply the integrated system approach to identify and model the problems in logistics systems.
Apply analytical methods to solve real optimization problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Course Overview: Introduction to In-Plant Logistics System Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading Demand Forecasting 1 Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading Demand Forecasting 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading Total Planning 1 Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading Total Planning 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading Inventory Control Subject to Known Demand 1 Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading Inventory Control Subject to Known Demand 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Inventory Control Subject to Uncertain Demand 1 Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading Inventory Control Subject to Uncertain Demand 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading Facilities Layout and Location 1 Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading Facilities Layout and Location 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading Operation Planning Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Reading Operation Planning 2 Lecture & Question and Answer
15 Reading General Revision Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Kasilingam,R. Raja,G. (1998) Logistics and Transportation Design and Planning, Dordrecht: The Kluwer Academic Publisher
Winston, W. L. (2003), Operations Research Applications and Algorithms, Boston: Cengage Learning
Ross, D.,F., (1995) Distribution: Planning and Control Springer Science & Business Media

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 3 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0