EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENM5302 Supply Chain and Logistics Management Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BARIŞ SELÇUK
Recommended Optional Program Components: N.A.
Course Objectives: This course is intended to provide students with in depth knowledge of principles and theory of supply chain management. The goal of this course is to cover not only high-level supply chain strategy and concepts, but also to give students a solid understanding of the analytical tools necessary to solve supply chain problems. This course helps students develop an understanding of the strategic role of a supply chain, the key strategic drivers of supply chain performance, analytic methodologies for supply chain analysis and their interrelationships.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After completing this course, students should be able to:
• Understand how good supply chain management can be a competitive advantage
• Identify the key drivers of supply chain performance
• Apply analytical methods to practical supply chain problems

Course Content

Strategic modeling of supply chains, supply chain design, tactical planning of supply chains, planning and control of supply chain operations, inventory planning, production and distribution planning in supply chains, bull-whip effect.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Supply Chain Management
2) Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Drivers
3) Supply Chain Network Design – Framework
4) Supply Chain Network Design - Uncertainty
5) Demand and Supply Management - Forecasting
6) Demand and Supply Management – Aggregate Planning
7) MIDTERM
8) Demand and Supply Management – Inventory Planning
9) Demand and Supply Management – Inventory Planning
10) Transportation in a Supply Chain
11) Student Term Project Presentations
12) Student Term Project Presentations
13) Student Term Project Presentations
14) Review
15) FINAL

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Chopra, S. and Meindl P., Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations, 3rd Edition, Pearson, 2007.
References: Sanders N.R., Supply Chain Management: A Global Perspective, 1st Edition, Wiley, 2012.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Project 1 40 40
Midterms 1 41 41
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 190

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3