| INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| 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. |
| 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 : | Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEVENT AKSOY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| 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. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Be familiar with the basic Operations Management terminology, and describe the similarities and differences of goods and service operations II. Define Mission-Strategy relationship and describe operations/production strategies. III. Define logistics operations. IV. Identify different location and distribution models and compare them. V. Identify logistics and supply chain networks VI. Define supply chain and why bullwhip effect occurs. VII. Define capacity and aware of different capacity management models. VIII. Be familiar of benefits and risks of inventory and inventory management techniques. IX. Define waste and lean production. X. Describe quality and different quality management tools. |
| 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. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | What is operations? Importance of Operation Management. | |
| 2) | Mission-Goal-Strategy. Operations strategy. | Pre-reading |
| 3) | Performance of operations. | Pre-reading |
| 4) | Design of services and goods. | pre-reading |
| 5) | Process design. | Pre-reading |
| 6) | Decision of location and layout | Pre-reading |
| 7) | Supply chain management. | Pre-reading |
| 8) | Capacity management. | Pre-reading |
| 9) | Review | |
| 10) | Inventory management. | Pre-reading |
| 11) | Planning, scheduling and ERP | pre-reading |
| 12) | Lean management. | Pre-reading |
| 13) | Quality management. | Pre-reading |
| 14) | Operations improvement and review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Russell and Taylor, Operations Management,: Creating Value along the Supply Chain, 7th Ed., Wiley, 2011. (ISBN:9780470646236) |
| References: | Stevenson W. L., Operations Management, 9th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2007. Heizer, J, and B. Render, Operations Management, 10h Ed., Pearson Education, 2011. (ISBN:0-13-607366-2) |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Quizzes | 7 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 64 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 122 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
| 2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
| 3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
| 4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
| 5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
| 6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
| 7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
| 8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
| 9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |