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NETWORK CREATION AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ILT345 NETWORK CREATION AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION 7 3 3 8

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Networking in the Logistics Process — logistics vs. physical distribution; nodes, arcs, flows; service coverage; weighted distance; cost–service trade-offs; network performance Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading Physical Distribution and Logistics — order-to-delivery process; WIP, throughput and flow time; transportation modes; direct and hidden transport costs; last-mile delivery; returns Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading Distribution Channels and Marketing — direct and indirect channels; intermediaries; channel functions; intensive, selective and exclusive distribution; channel control; channel economics Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading Facility Location Theory — feasible and infeasible sites; Euclidean and rectilinear distances; Center of Gravity; Load-Distance; Factor Rating; Single Median; cost comparison Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading Packaging and Material Handling — packaging materials; protection and expected damage costs; carton dimensions; pallet patterns; unit loads; truck/container constraints; handling equipment Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading Network Design and Optimization I — network cost structure; Transportation Problem (LP); supply and demand constraints; facility opening decisions (MILP); allocation; capacity and sensitivity Lecture & Question and Answer
7 - MID-TERM EXAM -
8 Reading Network Design and Reverse Network Design II — return collection networks; uncertain return quantities and quality; sorting, recovery and disposal; centralized vs. decentralized return centers Lecture & Question and Answer
9 Reading Transportation and Network Flow Models — mathematical representation of nodes and arcs; decision variables; objective function; flow conservation; supply and demand balance Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading Facility Opening and Assignment Models — fixed-charge models; binary variables; capacity constraints; linking facility opening with shipment allocation Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading Multi-Echelon Network Optimization — factories, warehouses and markets; transshipment nodes; intermediate flow balance; arc capacity; total network cost Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading Network Cost and Service Optimization — fixed and variable costs; service constraints; coverage requirements; alternative network structures; cost and service comparison Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading Sensitivity and Network Resilience — demand changes; capacity reductions; transport cost changes; disruption scenarios; backup capacity; alternative network decisions Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Reading Integrated Network Design Case — facility selection; shipment allocation; network feasibility; forward/reverse flow decisions; economic comparison and final recommendations Lecture & Question and Answer
15 Reading Integrated Network Design Case 2 — facility selection; shipment allocation; network feasibility; forward/reverse flow decisions; economic comparison and final recommendations Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -