COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Logistics Planning and Modeling I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 321
Fall
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives Teach fundamental concepts of design, planning, control and improvement of production and service systems.Provide an integrated view of analytical decision methods in a supply chain.Provide a detailed framework on forecasting concepts and techniques. Introduce overall supply chain planning starting from capacity planning. Teach techniques to deal with uncertainties in real life logistics systems. Familiarize with the hands-on use of optimization software.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student will be able to manage the planning activities in a supply chain.
  • Student will be able to utilize analytical methods to solve real life optimization problems.
  • Student will be able to use an integrated systems view to identify and model problems in logistics systems.
  • Student will be able to manage and evaluate forecasts.
  • Student will be able to use optimization software efficiently.
Course Description This course aims to introduce concepts and techniques related to the design, planning, control, and improvement of both manufacturing and service operations. Some of the topics covered include: process description, flow diagrams, capacity analysis, capacity ROI, cycle time analysis, inventory management, delayed postponement, production control, work coordination, risk pooling, quality management, process design and reengineering, product development, project management, procurement
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Course overview: Introduction to inplant logistics systems; Forecasting Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 1 & 2)
2 Forecasting (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 2)
3 Forecasting (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 2)
4 Aggregate planning Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 3)
5 Aggregate planning (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 3)
6 Inventory control subject to certain demand Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 4)
7 Inventory control subject to certain demand (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 4)
8 Ara sınav
9 Inventory control subject to uncertain demand Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 5)
10 Inventory control subject to uncertain demand (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 5)
11 Inventory control subject to uncertain demand (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 5)
12 Operations Scheduling Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 8)
13 Operations Scheduling (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 8)
14 Operations Scheduling (continued) Nahmias S.Production and Operations Analysis, Steven Nahmias (2007). (Chp. 8)
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks
  • Production and Operations Analysis (6th ed. 2009), Steven Nahmias
  • You can use other editions (earlier or later),
  • Latest edition: Steven Nahmias & Tava Lennon Olsen,  Production and Operations Analytics, Waveland Press (2021)
Suggested Readings/Materials
  • Logistics and Transportation Design and Planning,  R. G. Kasilingam,
  • Operations Research Applications and Algorithms,  W. L. Winston

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
14
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
16
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

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
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
42
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
17
Final Exams
1
35
    Total
172

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest