LOGISTICS PLANNING AND MODELING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULT347	LOGISTICS PLANNING AND MODELING	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
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 in Situations Demand is Clear 1	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Inventory Control in Situations Demand is Clear 2	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Inventory Control in Situations Demand is not Clear 1	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Inventory Control in Situations Demand is not Clear 2	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading	Plant Location and Location 1	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Plant Location 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
Aksoy, H. (1990) Dağıtım Kanalları ve Fiziksel Dağıtım, İstanbul.
Aşıcı, Ö., Tek, B. (1985) Fiziksel Dağıtım Yönetimi, İzmir: Bilgehan Basımevi.

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.

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