DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES IN E-COMMERCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELT404	DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES IN E-COMMERCE	8	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA ÇANAKÇIOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main aim of the course; It is the understanding and comprehension of distribution systems in electronic commerce with the developing technology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	digital distribution systems, digital storage, stock management, inventory management

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to analyze distribution systems that differ as a result of technological developments and to understand today's distribution models.
Understanding digital storage systems
To learn digital distribution channels and applications

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Examining lecture notes	Distribution concept in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
2	Examining lecture notes	Distribution channels and structure in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
3	Examining lecture notes	Supply chain management and models in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
4	Examining lecture notes	Stock management in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
5	Examining lecture notes	Inventory management in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
6	Examining lecture notes	Storage and capacity planning in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
7	Examining lecture notes	Material handling and automation systems in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Examining lecture notes	Warehouse management systems and IT needs planning in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
10	Examining lecture notes	Types of warehouses, location selection, and shelf systems in e-commerce	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
11	Examining lecture notes	Digital warehouse cost management system	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
12	Examining lecture notes	Total quality management in digital distribution	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
13	Examining lecture notes	Case studies of digital distribution systems in Turkey and in the World	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
14	Examining lecture notes	Case studies of digital storage systems in Turkey and in the World	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
15	Examining lecture notes	End of term repetition and project evaluations	Lecture, Presentation, Question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Harvard Business Review dergisinden seçmeler : değer zincirini yönetmek / Çev. İlker Gülfidan.
İhracatta dağıtım kanallarının seçimi ve kurulması / Hazırlayan Ayşe Oya Benli.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learns the basic information about electronic commerce.						5
2	Gains awareness about project and risk management skills and the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follows new generation marketing strategies by learning digital marketing.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Correctly relates the relationship between electronic commerce and information and communication technologies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the knowledge and skills related to the field, taking into account its social and ethical responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Researches developments in science and technology and understands the importance of constantly renewing themselves adopting lifelong learning as a principle.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains skills in web and graphic design.			2
2	Has the ability to produce innovative works by learning to use digital tools effectively.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the current e-commerce environment.					4

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	6	78
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	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	8	40
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	204