Logistics Management(ML511)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML511 | Logistics Management | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||