| Course Name | Introduction to Logistics |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| LOG 112 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Required | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to develop an understanding of the role of logistics in a market oriented society through examination of the major logistics functions. Moreover, this course will focus on comprehensive analysis and discussion of key contemporary logistics activities. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course examines the planning and management of logistics functions and supply chain activities. Emphasis is placed on logistics, logistics information systems, supply chain management, order management and customer service, principles of inventory management, logistics costs and cost tradeoff. |
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| Core Courses | X |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | Chapter 1, Logistics, the supply chain and competitive strategy, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 2 | Concept of logistics and evolution of logistics thought | Chapter 1, Logistics, the supply chain and competitive strategy, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 3 | Concept of logistics and evolution of logistics thought | Chapter 2, Delivering customer value, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 4 | Trade off, total cost concept and systems approach in logistics | Chapter 2, Delivering customer value, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 5 | Trade off, total cost concept and systems approach in logistics | Chapter 3, Going to market, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 6 | Logistics customer service | Chapter 4, Measuring logistics costs and performance, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 7 | Midterm exam I | |
| 8 | Logistics customer service | Chapter 5, Matching supply and demand, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 9 | In-class assignment | Chapter 6, Creating the responsive supply chain, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 10 | Inventory Management | Chapter 6, Creating the responsive supply chain, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 11 | Inventory Management | Chapter 6, Creating the responsive supply chain, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 12 | Logistics information systems and order processing | |
| 13 | Logistics information systems and order processing | Chapter 7, Strategic lead-time management, Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| 14 | Technical visit/guest speaker | |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Pearson UK. ISBN10 1292083794, 5th Edition |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | 14 | 5 |
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | 3 | 15 |
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| Oral Exam | - | - |
| Midterm | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 |
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 16 | 55 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 45 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 3 | 2 | |
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| Project | |||
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| Oral Exam | - | ||
| Midterms | 1 | 18 | |
| Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
| Total | 117 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains | X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector | X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain | X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration | X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches | X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains | X | ||||
| 10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. | |||||
| 11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). | |||||
| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. | |||||
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