BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
LOG3632	Supply Chain and Global Logistics Management	Fall Spring	3	0	3	7

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	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 ÖZGÜ TURGUT Prof. Dr. SELİM ZAİM
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The goal of supply chain management is to link the marketplace, the distribution network, the manufacturing process and the procurement activity in such a way that customers are serviced at higher levels and yet at a lower total cost. The role of logistics in using service levels to segment markets, exploring appropriate measures to assess logistics productivity and service performance. This course provides information on auditing logistic systems and describes how greater responsiveness in the supply chain can be achieved through lead time reduction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Analyzes how logistics capabilities and supply chain excellence can help companies gain a competitive advantage. It will also look at the relationship between logistics and financial performance.
II. Explains which customer value can be created and delivered through the supply chain. The theme will be demand-driven and responsive supply chain strategies.
III. Analyzes the need to understand the 'costs-to-serve'. Issues such as customer profitability analysis and benchmarking will be discussed.
IV. Discusses the concept of the agile supply chain and the building blocks of the agile paradigm.
V. Analyzes time compression including the search for ways in which non-value adding time can be removed from the pipeline.
VI. Examines the ideas of supply chain risk and vulnerability and explores ways in which supply chain resilience can be improved.
VII. Examines the fundamental business transformations that are required to enable supply chain integration to become a reality.
VIII. Examines the characteristics of effective supply chains.

Course Content

1st Week: Logistics & Competitive Strategy
2nd Week: Logistics & Customer Value
3rd Week: Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance
4thWeek: Creating the Agile Supply Chain
5thWeek: Strategic Lead-Time Management
6thWeek: Strategic Lead-Time Management
7thWeek: Managing the Global Pipeline
8thWeek: Managing the Global Pipeline
9thWeek: Managing Networks and Relationships
10thWeek: Managing Networks and Relationships
11thWeek: Overcoming the Barriers to Supply Chain Integration
12thWeek: Overcoming the Barriers to Supply Chain Integration
13th Week: Presentation
14th Week: Presentation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Logistics & Competitive Strategy
2)	Logistics & Customer Value
3)	Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance
4)	Creating the Agile Supply Chain
5)	Strategic Lead-Time Management
6)	Strategic Lead-Time Management
7)	Managing the Global Pipeline
8)	Managing the Global Pipeline
9)	Managing Networks and Relationships
10)	Managing Networks and Relationships
11)	Overcoming the Barriers to Supply Chain Integration
12)	Overcoming the Barriers to Supply Chain Integration
13)	Presentation
14)	Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Supply Chain Management: by S. Chopra and P. Meindl, 4th ed. 2010, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies by Simchi Levi, Kaminsky, Simchi Levi, 3rd ed. 2008, McGraw-Hill. Logistics and Supply Chain Management by Martin Christoper, 2004.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	40
Quizzes	3	3
Midterms	8	50
Final	8	60
Total Workload		153

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)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment