LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT414	LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	8	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to enable students to gain competence in logistics management by understanding the impact of logistics and supply chain management on business life. Students will develop the ability to evaluate logistics operations and control the effectiveness of the supply chain.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; logistics management, storage, e-commerce, global logistics, reverse logistics, use of technology in logistics, and organization of the supply chain.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Relate the concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. (Bloom 2)
Interpret the principles of Supply and Outsourcing. (Bloom 2)
Apply the principles of inventory management. (Bloom 3).
Use Storage policies to improve Storage Operations. (Bloom 3)
Relate the concepts of marketing and physical distribution. (Bloom 2)
Apply the principles of packaging and material handling for logistics operations. (Bloom 3).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and literature review	Introduction and Customer Service Goals Definition of logistics, its importance in supply chain, strategy, service goals	Narration, discussion
2	Reading and literature review	Value chain and Distribution Channels Distribution-benefit and various channels of limitations	Narration, discussion
3	Reading and literature review	Transportation Strategy Cargo transportation, vehicle selection and cost and service decisions, route planning	Narration, discussion
4	Reading and literature review	Plant locations, network planning	Narration, discussion
5	Reading and literature review	Storage Design, functions, layout, site selection, scope	Narration, discussion
6	Reading and literature review	Material handling Transport, storage, packaging	Narration, discussion
7	Reading and literature review	Logistics Outsourcing Logistics, logistics process, selection, advantages, disadvantages, planning framework for 3PL, 4PL	Narration, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and literature review	E-Commerce Logistics Order fulfillment and delivery	Narration, discussion
10	Reading and literature review	Reverse Logistics Role and design issues	Narration, discussion
11	Reading and literature review	Global Logistics Role, operational factors, issues, advantages, global pipeline management	Narration, discussion
12	Reading and literature review	Technology in Logistics, need for integration with Supply chain, role of IT, ERP	Narration, discussion
13	Reading and literature review	Performance Measurement and Control Systems Requirements, levels, targets and parameters	Narration, discussion
14	Reading and literature review	Focus on Strategic Dimension and Logistics to the Future Connection and monitoring with the product life cycle	Narration, discussion
15	Reading and literature review	Student presentation	Narration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Vinod, V. S. (2012), Lojistik Yönetimi, 3e, Pearson Eğitim
Erturgut, R. (2016), Lojistik ve Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi, Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
Alnıak, O. (2011), Tedarik Zinciri ve Satın Alma Yönetimi, İstanbul: Papatya Yayıncılık
Jonsson, P. (2008), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, McGraw Hill Press

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)		1
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).		1

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

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. (Bloom 2)				3

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

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)	0

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. (Bloom 4)				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)		1
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)			2
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)	0

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	14	3	42
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	9	63
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	8	56
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	205