ISM5311 Management of Shipping and Distribution OperationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM5311 Management of Shipping and Distribution Operations 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: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. GÜL TEKİN TEMUR ASLAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to focus on the position of transportation in logistics, explain the transportation modes and problems and analyze them. An another objective is to develop an understanding of the methods used in the transportation planning in an applied way.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students, who passed the course satisfactorily can:
-Understand the role of transportation in logistics
-Grasp the modes of transportation and the steps to decide which mode to select
-Model the fundamental transportation problems and use the basic methods to solve them.

Course Content

1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Concepts in Logistics
3. The Role of Transportation in Logistics
4. The Role of Transportation in Logistics
5. Forecasting
6. Inventory Management
7. Facility Location
8. Ara Sınav
9. Transportation Models
10. Long-Haul Freight Transportation
11. Long-Haul Freight Transportation
12. Short-Haul Freight Transportation
13. Short-Haul Freight Transportation
14. Presentations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Fundamental Concepts in Logistics
3) The Role of Transportation in Logistics
4) The Role of Transportation in Logistics
5) Forecasting
6) Inventory Management
7) Facility Location
8) Midterm Exam
9) Transportation Models
10) Long-Haul Freight Transportation Models
11) Long Haul Freight Transportation Models
12) Short Haul Freight Transportation Models
13) Short Haul Freight Transportation Models
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ö. F. Görçün, Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi, Beta Yayıncılık, 2011.
G. Ghiani, G. Laporte, R. Musmanno, Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control, John Wiley, 2004.
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 35 35
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 289

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) Based on Bachelor level(First Cycle) qualifications, to develop and deepen knowledge to the proficiency level in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. 5
2) To define and implement knowledge with scientific methods by using vague, limited or incomplete data; to use combination of interdisciplinary knowledge. 2
3) To design and implement analytic, model and experiment based research in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, to analyze and interpret complex situations faced related to the field. 5
4) To identify and formulate Supply Chain and Logistics Management problems, to develop methods for the solutions, to implement innovative ways in the solutions. 5
5) To work effectively disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, to lead this teams and to develop solution approaches in complex situations, to work individually and to take responsibility. 3
6) To evaluate, interpret and implement knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in Supply Chain and Logistics Management field with a critical approach. 4
7) To communicate current developments and studies, within the field or in other fields to both national and international groups, systematically and clearly using written and oral techniques.
8) To be able to use advanced information technology and communication technology with software knowledge to input and analyze data related with Supply Chain and Logistics Management. 2
9) To provide individuality and contribution to the studies of Supply Chain and Logistics Management field. 1
10) To audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages in the Supply Chain and Logistics Management field by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and to teach these values. 3
11) To have effective and efficient managerial skills 2