ECONOMICS
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
LOG3711 Logistics Operations Management Fall 3 0 3 5
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. MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. LEVENT AKSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components: Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course  Project  Lecture  Discussion
Course Objectives: Students are exposed to different processes seen in logistics operations, and their importance both at the strategic and operational levels. Differences as well as similarities among manufacturing and service operations are discussed. Basic management tools used at the operational level of logistics institutions are presented. Moreover, students are asked to prepare a team project on one of the course topics of their choice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
-Familiar with the basic Operations Management terminology and describe the similarities and differences of goods and service operations.
-Define Mission-Strategy relationship and describe operations/production strategies.
-Define logistics operations.
-Identify different location and distribution models and compare them.
-Identify logistics and supply chain networks.
-Define supply chain and why bullwhip effect occurs.
-Define capacity and aware of different capacity management models.
-Familiar of benefits and risks of inventory and inventory management techniques.
-Define waste and lean production.
-Describe quality and different quality management tools.

Course Content

Description of Operations Management and Operations Strategy. Discussion of basic topics in logistics operations, such as design of supply networks, location and layout, capacity management, inventory management, lean management, and quality.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation Course Schedule Review And Expectations
2) Operations management and its strategic role Topic 1
3) Process design, operation planning and control Topic 2
4) Quality management Topic 3
5) Material and inventory management Topic 4
6) Operational sustainability and cost management Topic 5
7) Supplier selection Topic 6
8) Mid-term exam
9) Project business processes Topic 7
10) Time management Topic 8
11) Distribution processes Topic 9
12) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
13) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
14) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Russell and Taylor, Operations Management,: Creating Value along the Supply Chain, 7th Ed., Wiley, 2011. (ISBN:9780470646236).
2. Stevenson W. L., Operations Management, 9th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2007.
3. Heizer, J, and B. Render, Operations Management, 10h Ed., Pearson Education, 2011. (ISBN:0-13-607366-2).

Other required readings will be uploaded to students via Itslearning. If you can not access any material, please contact me.
Diğer gerekli okumalar Itslearning aracılığıyla öğrencilere yüklenecektir. Herhangi bir materyale erişemiyorsanız lütfen benimle iletişime geçin.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Project 1 13
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 2
Total Workload 125

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) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2