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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 : 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 Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
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

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
Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
2
2
To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
3
3
Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
4
4
Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
3
2
Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
2
3
Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
3
4
Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
3
2
Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
2
3
Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
3
2
Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
2
3
To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
3
2
Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
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 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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 205
Workload (h) / 25.5 8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0