LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
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
LOG1011 Principles of Logistics Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course to provide students become knowledgeable about the management of logistics activities

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. To learn basic logistics concepts;
II. To learn importance of logistics in business;
III. Relate logistics concepts in business processes;
IV. Follow the logistics trends

Course Content

Definition of Logistics; basic concepts of logistics and components of logistics; forecasting, design, transportation, inventory, purchasing, are discussed in the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Logistics Management? Read text before lecture
2) Logistics strategy and processes
3) Customer Relationship Management
4) Order recording and Information systems
5) Transportation Strategies
6) Transportation Decisions
7) Inventory and Warehouse Management
8) Packaging and Material Handling Systems
9) Midterm
10) Forecasting
11) Inventory Management
12) Purchasing and Supply Decisions
13) Location, and Logistics Network Design
14) Green Logistics

Sources

Course Notes: Murphy P.R., Knemeyer, A.M., 2014. Contemporary Logistics, 11/E, Prentice Hall.
References: Satish C Ailawadi,Rakesh Singh, 2005. Logistics Management, Prentice Hall.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 6 % 20
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

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) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions 3
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems 2
3) To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system. 3
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study 3
5) Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world 1
6) To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components. 2
7) To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life 2
8) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 3
9) To act and think both regionally and internationally 2
10) To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization 1
11) Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity. 1
12) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 3
13) To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member 4
14) To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment 4