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NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ILT398 NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN 6 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
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 Assist.Prof. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of this course is to introduce next-generation technologies impacting supply chain management during the digital transformation process and to enable students to analyze the functioning, application areas, and effects of these technologies on supply chain performance
Contents of the Course Unit: By addressing the digital transformation process in supply chain management, the functioning and development of prominent new generation technologies, especially artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the areas of use of these technologies in supply chain processes will be examined comprehensively.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Understand the main concepts, tools, and technologies shaping digital transformation in supply chain management.
Apply digital technologies such as IoT, AI, and Blockchain to improve logistics and supply chain operations.
Evaluate the potential impacts of digital transformation on efficiency, sustainability, and strategic decision-making in supply chains.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Introduction to Supply Chain and Digital Transformation Lecture, Q&A.
2 Reading 3D Printing Lecture, Q&A.
3 Reading Electronic Signature and Timestamp Lecture, Q&A.
4 Reading RFID and Internet of Things (IoT) Lecture, Q&A.
5 Reading Cloud Computing Lecture, Q&A.
6 Reading Augmented Reality Lecture, Q&A.
7 Reading Virtual Reality Lecture, Q&A.
8 Reading Big Data Lecture, Q&A.
9 Reading Artificial Intelligence Lecture, Q&A.
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Reading Machine Learning Lecture, Q&A.
12 Reading Blockchain Lecture, Q&A.
13 Reading Digital Twins Lecture, Q&A.
14 Reading Robotic Systems and Automation Technologies Lecture, Q&A.
15 Reading General Review Lecture, Q&A.
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Rifkin, J. (2015). Nesnelerin Interneti ve Isbirligi Cagi. Optimist Publications.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
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
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences
4
2
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.
4
2
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
4
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
5
2
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
5
3
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
5
2
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.
4
3
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
5
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
5

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 8 56
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 7 35
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 174
Total Workload of the Course Unit 174
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0