Logistics Management(Mİ620)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mİ620 | Logistics Management | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Orhan FEYZİOĞLU ofeyzioglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Traditionally, logistics means the organized movement of goods, services, information and people from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The scope of logistics has been growing rapidly since the last few decades with the advance of technology. It has also been estimated that logistics costs account for one third of the cost of doing business. Effective logistics management is hence crucial for the success of the company. This course provides an introduction to logistics and distribution management and aims at providing students with a full understanding of business logistics management, transport, inventory and distribution systems. |
| Content | Introduction to Logistics Management, Logistics Strategies and Planning, Product and Customer Services in Logistics, Demand Forecasting in Logistics, Inventory Management and Policies in Logistics, Transportation in Logistics, Distribution Network Designs in Logistics, Information Sharing and Systems in Logistics, Case Studies and Presentations |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this course the students will be able to 1. acquire a basic knowledge of logistic systems and understand their importance in value creation and to the realization of the company strategy 2. develop inventory management strategies by taking into account the customer demand and the possible costs 3. discuss problems in transportation and distribution network design and propose solutions for them 4. understand the importance of information sharing in logistics/supply chain management and describe the consequences of the lack of information 5. describe recent problems in logistics/supply chain management and acquire detailed knowledge required to solve them by means of case studies |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecture, Class discussion, Case Study, Problem solving, Question-answer |
| References |
1. Ballou, R.H., Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2003. 2. Chopra, S. & Meindl, P., Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2012. 3. Murphy, P.R. & Wood, D.F., Contemporary Logistics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2004. 4. SimchiLevi, D., Kaminsky, P. & SimchiLevi, E., Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, McGrawHill/Irwin, Boston, 2003. 5. Stock R. J. & Lambert M.D., Strategic Logistics Management, 4th Ed., McGrawHill/Irwin, 2001. 6. Lambert M. D., Stock R.J. & Ellram M.L., Fundamentals of Logistics Management, McGrawHill/Irwin, 1998. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Logistics Management |
| 2 | Logistics Strategies and Planning |
| 3 | Product and Customer Services in Logistics |
| 4 | Demand Forecasting in Logistics |
| 5 | Inventory Management and Policies in Logisitics |
| 6 | Transportation in Logistics |
| 7 | Distribution Network Designs in Logistics |
| 8 | Information Sharing and Information Systems in Logistics |
| 9 | Midterm |
| 10 | Case Studies and Presentations |
| 11 | Case Studies and Presentations |
| 12 | Case Studies and Presentations |
| 13 | Case Studies and Presentations |
| 14 | Case Studies and Presentations |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 3 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 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 | 1 | 10 |
| Toplam | 3 | 60 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The student will be able to use the knowledge and skills needed for upper echelons of management. | X | ||||
| 2 | The student will be able to identify the behaviors to minimize the risks by taking into account internal and external conditions that effect the organization. | X | ||||
| 3 | The student should have the general knowledge about labor law, sociology, psychology, organizational sociology, logistics and quantitative methods that can be needed out of basic management functions. | X | ||||
| 4 | The student should have a command of information and communication technologies that are needed for professional business life. | X | ||||
| 5 | The student should keep the competitive power of business at higher levels in the increasing globalization and competition conditions with following visionary applications. | X | ||||
| 6 | The student will be able to identify the changes that are in the internal and external environment of business and the problems which are caused by these changes in time. Also, the student should improve solutions for these problems and apply them. | X | ||||
| 7 | The student will be able to generate the solutions for managerial problems with the help of management games and simulation techniques. | X | ||||
| 8 | The student should make presentations and discuss managerial problems at least two foreign languages. | X | ||||
| 9 | The student will be able to tend towards practices of case study and sample event assessment and contribute the projects in which he/she serves. | X | ||||
| 10 | The student should get the responsibility in teamwork and contribute to team work. | X | ||||
| 11 | The student should get the habit of updating his technical skills to adjust the changing and improving scientific and technologic environment. | X | ||||
| 12 | The student should make a principle of behaving ethical in business life and guarding the interests of his colleagues and business stakeholders. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Presentation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 135 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,40 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||