SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, 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
ISM5390 Special Topics in Supply Chain and Logistics Management Fall
Spring
3 0 3 12
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. GÜL TEKİN TEMUR ASLAN
Course Objectives: This course focuses on the recent discussion areas of SCM with an emphasize on the importance and role of changing logistics management for companies. From the view point of supply chain management, relationship between customer service levels and total logistics costs, and the design of efficient logistics systems are discussed.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. The importance and place of logistics in business management.
2. What should be considered in logistics system design.
3. Differences between logistics and supply chain management
4. How to create the most appropriate supply chain management systems.
5. How to measure performance of logistics and supply chain systems

Course Content

Transportation and Warehousing Concepts, Case Studies, Logistics Concept, Case Studies, Customer Service Level, 7 Goals and 7 Rights in Logistics, Logistics Costs and Total Logistics Cost Concept, Definition of Logistics Management and Main Logistics Activities, Turkish Logistics Industry, Outsourcing Concept, 3PL and LLP Concepts, Reverse and Greeen Logistics, Logistics Systems (Vehicle Routing, Milk Run, Crossdocking, etc.), Performance Management in Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, 4PL Concept, Bullwhip Effect, Complexity in Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management Principles, Problems in Supply Chain Management and Solutions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Understanding Supply Chain
2) Process based thinking and SC
3) Performance metrics and performance measurement in SC
4) customer orders fulfillment strategies
5) Demand forecasting and batch planning in SC
6) Resource finding and outsourcing in SC
7) Purchasing and Inventory Management in SC
8) Tracing and withdrawals in SC Mid Term
9) Reverse logistics management
10) Quality management in Sc
11) Risk and crisis management in SC
12) SC coordination
13) cost, price and income management with activity based costing method
14) Competitive management and Sun Tzu quotations

Sources

Course Notes: Supply Chain Management, 4/E Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl Prentice Hall 2010
References: 1. Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2/E Cecil Bozarth, Robert B. Handfield Prentice Hall, 2008 2. Supply Chain Management: From Vision to Implementation Stanley E. Fawcett, Lisa M. Ellram, Jeffrey A. Ogden Prentice Hall, 2007 3. Early Warning, Gilad Ben, Amacom 2004.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work 1 % 20
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 10
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 1 30 30
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 35 35
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 20 40
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 304

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.
2) To define and implement knowledge with scientific methods by using vague, limited or incomplete data; to use combination of interdisciplinary knowledge.
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.
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) 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.
6) To evaluate, interpret and implement knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in Supply Chain and Logistics Management field with a critical approach.
7) To provide individuality and contribution to the studies of Supply Chain and Logistics Management field.
8) 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.
9) 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.
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.
11) To have effective and efficient management capabilities