Logistics and Supply Chain Management(ML530)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML530 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Orhan FEYZİOĞLU ofeyzioglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Traditionally, logistics is defined as the regulation of the movement of goods, services, information, and people from a point of origin to a point of consumption. With the rapid advancement of technology, the scope of logistics has also increased significantly in the last half century. In fact, logistics costs are estimated to account for one-third of the total cost of doing business. Therefore, effective logistics management is critical to the success of the company. This course provides an introduction to logistics and distribution management and provides students with detailed information about logistics management, transportation, inventory, and distribution systems. |
| Content | |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1. will have a basic knowledge of logistics systems and understand their importance in both realizing company strategy and creating value. 2. will be able to develop inventory management strategies in accordance with customer demand, taking into account possible costs 3. will have knowledge and skills about the problems encountered in transportation and distribution network design and their solutions 4. will be able to explain the importance of information sharing in logistics and supply chain management and the negative consequences of its lack 5. through case studies, they will be able to identify current problems encountered in logistics and supply chain management and have detailed knowledge of their solutions |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | |
| References |
1. Simchi-Levi D., Kaminsky P., Simchi-Levi E., “Designing & Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies”, 4. Baskı, McGraw-Hill, 2021. 2. Langley C.J., Novack R.A., Gibson, B.J. & Coyle, J.J., “Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective”, 11. Baskı, Cengage, 2021. 3. Chopra S., “Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation”, 7. Baskı, Pearson, 2019. 4. Christopher M., “Logistics and Supply Chain Management”, 5. Baskı, Pearson, 2016. 5. Ballou, R.H., Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2003. 6. Murphy, P.R. & Wood, D.F., Contemporary Logistics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2004. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| 2 | Strategies for L&SCM |
| 3 | Product and Customer in L&SCM |
| 4 | Supply and Demand Planning for L&SCM |
| 5 | Stock Management and Policies for L&SCM |
| 6 | Transportation and Transportation Decisions for L&SCM |
| 7 | Facility Planning and Network Design for L&SCM |
| 8 | Information Sharing and Information Systems for L&SCM |
| 9 | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | Case Study |
| 11 | Case Study |
| 12 | Case Study |
| 13 | Case Study |
| 14 | Case Study |
Practice Topics
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 30 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 2 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.52 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||