COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Case Studies and Application in Logistics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 455
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to improve our student’s problem solution capabilities to industry problems. Besides, with this course, students will increase their presentation and networking skills.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To formulate a problem statement in logistics and supply chain operations
  • To describe the fundamentals of case format
  • To discuss the solution methods for a given company problem
  • To compare the possible ways of solving logistics and supply chain cases
  • To discuss the solution methods with the company representatives
  • To communicate with the companies for gaining a business network
Course Description This course will be conducted in collaboration with the industry. The problems stated by companies will be converted into case studies. Then students will find solutions and present their resolution proposals to company representatives. Besides, within the lecture, company visits will be undertaken to provide more integration with the industry.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to course
2 What is a case study? How to write a case-based essay? Guideline Emerald Publishing Chapter 2 What is a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. Chapter 9 How to write a case-based essay? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press.
3 How to analyze and discuss a case study? Chapter 3 How to analyze a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press. Chapter 8 How to discuss a case? in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press.
4 Persuasion & Discussion Skills Chapter 1 Persuasion Argument and the Case Method in Ellet, W. (2007). The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press.
5 Case study 1- Discussion and Analysis Case 1 Materials
6 Case study 2- Discussion and Analysis Case 2 Materials
7 Guest Company 1 Company Presentation and Problem Description Q&A Session
8 Company 1 Case Formulation and Problem Setting Writing Workshops Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company
9 Solution Workshops & Presentation Preparation Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company
10 Presentations and Company Jury Day -
11 Guest Company 2 Company Presentation and Problem Descriptions Q&A Session -
12 Company 2 Case Formulation and Problem Setting Writing Workshops Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company
13 Solution Workshops & Presentation Preparation Secondary Documents Related to Industry and Case Company
14 Presentations and Company Jury Day
15 Semester Review
16 Semester Review
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

The case study handbook: How to read, discuss, and write persuasively about cases. Harvard Business Press.

How to write cases? Guideline Emerald Publishing

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
20
Presentation / Jury
2
40
Project
2
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
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
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
2
20
Project
2
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
168

 

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
5

To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration
6

To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches
7

To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains
8

To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains
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