| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| ILT345 |
NETWORK CREATION AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION |
5 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
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 |
Assist.Prof. MEHDI SAFAEI |
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the network structures and networking processes, physical distribution and the processes carried out by the parties. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as the reasons and development of network organizations, network organization types, concept, development and benefits of physical distribution and its relations with environmental factors. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Plan business models and network structures in compliance with the enterprises Transportation and Logistics. |
| Define the design of logistics networks on the basis of efficiency and service level. |
| Interpret the relationship between Push-Pull production control strategies and scale economy. |
| Analyze the integrated supply chain strategies under indeterminate sale and supply conditions. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Reading |
Networking in the Logistics Process and Importance of Physical Distribution |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 2 |
Reading |
Physical Distribution and Logistics |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 3 |
Reading |
Distribution Chains, Physical Distribution and Marketing |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 4 |
Reading |
Setting Up Place in Physical Distribution, Plant Location and Location Theory |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 5 |
Reading |
Packaging and Material Handling |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 6 |
Reading |
Network Design, Reverse Network Design |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 7 |
Reading |
Network Design, Reverse Network Design 2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading |
Network Models 1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 10 |
Reading |
Network Models 2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 11 |
Reading |
Network Models 3 |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 12 |
Reading |
Purchase Management |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 13 |
Reading |
Order Management |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 14 |
Reading |
Demand Management |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Supply Chain Management and Transport Logistics, John J. Liu, 2012, Routledge |
| Introduction to Logistics Systems Management, Gianpaolo Ghiani, 2013, A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication |
| Logistics Operations and Management Concepts and Models- Reza Zanjirani Farahani- 2011- Elsevier |
| International Logistics -2nd Edition- American Management Association- Donald F. Wood et. al. – 2002- AMACOM |
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 |
To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management
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2 |
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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
|
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1 |
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| 2 |
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field
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4 |
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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.
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1 |
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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.
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|
5 |
| 2 |
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
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|
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.
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2 |
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| 2 |
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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3 |
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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.
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2 |
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| 2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.
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3 |
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| 3 |
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.
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3 |
|
|
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.
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3 |
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| 2 |
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.
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4 |
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| 3 |
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
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3 |
|
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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.
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5 |
| 2 |
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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|
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 |
4 |
52 |
| 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 |
7 |
7 |
49 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
201 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
201 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
7,9 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
8,0 |
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