| Course Objectives: |
The purpose of this course is to teach the objectives of the supply chain. It is important to understand how logistical planning and modeling decisions impact the performance of the firm as well as the entire supply chain. The course will be about to understand the link between supply chain structures and logistical capabilities in a firm or the entire supply chain. The function of logistics planning and modeling is to design and manage the processes, assets, and flows of material and information required to satisfy customers’ demands. Through chapters, problem discussions and case analyses, we will discuss firstly logistics planning issues and then issues related to logistics systems, international logistics networks, warehousing problems, transporting issues. During the lectures, students will be discussing the reasons of the problematic parts of the systems and will be obligated to present their solutions. The content of course has been formed as fundamentals of logistics, functions, processes and objectives of the logistics operation, logistics terminology, design of channels for distribution, information flows, facility locations, outsourcing, risks and possible disruptions in logistics, KPIs in logistics, laws and regulations related with logistics, systems approach to the management of logistics activities. |
| Course Content: |
Logistics terminology, logistics terminology, design of distribution channels, information flow, location of facilities, outsourcing, risks and possible disruptions in logistics, KPI in logistics, rules and regulations related to logistics, system approach in logistics activities, industry 4.0 applications |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
• Describe the course.
• Define the logistics.
• Discern the difference between planning and thinking.
• Explain and discuss the size and scope of logistics.
• Syllabus
• Discuss Course Outline
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| 2) |
• Identify the types of companies that participate planning and modelling in logistics
• Describe the process of globalization and how it affects markets and logistics
• Describe and recognize the two forces causing globalization
• Summarize the evidence for each main argument in the planning and modelling in logistics
• Describe the global business environment and identify its four main elements
• Types of companies that participate planning and modelling in logistics
• The process of globalization and how it affects markets and logistics
• Ethic principles in logistics organization
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Review the Syllabus.
Complete the Library Orientation Course. Instructor to verify completion.
Read chapters 1 and 2. Answer the review questions at the end of the chapters, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 3) |
• Describe each main type of logistics system
• Identify the origins of logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects
• Describe each main type of legal system and some important global logistics issues
• Explain ethics and social responsibility and key issues facing international logistics companies
• Explain how international relations affect international logistics activities
• Main types of logistics system
• The origins of logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects
• Types of legal system
• Important global logistics issues
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Read chapters 3 and 4. Answer the review questions at the end of the chapters, be prepared to discuss in class. Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class. |
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• Describe culture and explain the significance of both national logistics and inter national logistics
• Identify the components of logistics and describe their impact on international business
• Describe logistics change and explain how companies and logistics affect each other
• Explain how the physical environment and technology influence logistics
• State and compare two frameworks used to classify logistics and explain their practical use
• Describe what is meant by a centrally planned economy and explain why its use is declining
• Identify the main characteristics of a mixed economy and explain the emphasis on logistics
• Explain how a market economy functions and identify its distinguishing features
• The components of logistics and their impact on international business
• Logistics change
• Physical environment and logistics
• Main characteristics of a mixed economy and the emphasis on logistics
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapter 7
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in
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Relationship between international trade volume and logistics
logistics and its impact on world powers and their colonies
the theories of absolute advantage and comparative advantage
Product life cycle theories
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapter 6
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 6) |
• Describe the economic motives behind logistics
• List and explain the methods governments use to promote international trade
• List and explain the methods governments use to restrict international logistics
• Discuss the importance of the World Trade Organization in promoting logistics
• Business- Government Relations
• Governmental Influence on logistics
• Foreign Exchange and International Foreign Markets
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapters 9 and 10. Answer the review questions at the end of the chapters, be prepared to discuss in class. Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class |
| 7) |
• Evaluate students with midterm exam
• Describe each main type of logistics system
• Identify the origins of logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects
• Describe each main type of legal system and some important global logistics issues
• Explain ethics and social responsibility and key issues facing international logistics companies
• Explain how international relations affect international logistics
• The origins of logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects
• Important global logistics issues
• Key issues facing international logistics companies
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapters 11 and 12. Answer the review questions at the end of the chapters, be prepared to discuss in class. Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class. (Simchi-Levi, 2014: ss 100-119)
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| 8) |
• List and explain the stages of identification and analysis that precede logistics strategy selection
• Identify the two international logistics strategies and the corporate-level strategies that companies use
• Identify the business-level strategies of logistics companies and the role of department-level strategies
• Explain how logistics companies use exporting, importing, and countertrade
• State the various means of financing export and import activities
• Describe the different contractual entry modes that are available to logistics companies
• Explain the various types of logistics investment entry modes
• The stages and analysis of logistics strategy
• International logistics strategies and the corporate-level strategies that companies use
• Business-level strategies of logistics companies
• Role of department-level strategies
• Different contractual entry modes that are available to logistics companies
• Various types of logistics investment entry modes
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapters 13 and 14. Answer the review questions at the end of the chapters, be prepared to discuss in class. Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class |
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• Describe worldwide patterns of foreign direct logistics investment (FDI) and reasons for those patterns
• Describe each of the theories that attempt to explain why logistics occurs
• Discuss the important management issues in the logistics decision
• Explain why governments intervene in the free flow of logistics
• Discuss the policy instruments that governments use to promote and restrict logistics
• Foreign direct logistics investments
• Important management issues in the logistics decision
• Governments’ intervene in the free flow of logistics
• Policy instruments that governments use to promote and restrict logistics
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Continue research and work on final project
Read chapter 15. (Simchi-Levi, 2014: ss 138-148)
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 10) |
• Discuss the important issues that influence the choice of logistics organizational structure
• Describe each type of international logistics organizational structure, and explain the importance of logistics work teams
• International logistics Organization Structure
• Organizational logistics Design and Control
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Due: First Draft of Final Project
Read chapter 16
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 11) |
• Explain the impact globalization is having on international logistics marketing activities
• Describe the types of things logistics managers must consider when developing international product strategies
• Discuss the factors that influence international promotional strategies and the blending of product and promotional strategies
• Explain the elements that managers must take into account when designing international distribution strategies
• Discuss the elements that influence international logistics pricing strategies
• Impact of globalization on international logistics
• Types of things logistics managers must consider when developing international product strategies
• Factors that influence international promotional strategies
• Elements need to be taken into account when designing international distribution strategies
• International Marketing: Developing 4Ps strategies
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Read chapter 17
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 12) |
• Identify the elements that are important to consider when formulating Logistics Management
• Identify key considerations when Modeling Logistics Problems
• Identify several Logistics in Practice matters that are of special concern to managers
• Describe the three potential sources of Evaluation of Solution Techniques
• Formulating Logistics Management
• Modeling Logistics Problems
• Logistics in Practice
• Evaluation of Solution Techniques
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Editing & Revision of Final Project
Read chapter 18
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 13) |
• Explain the three different types of Performance Analysis Techniques
• Describe the The Bin-Packing Problem
• Discuss the importance of training and development programs, especially cultural training
• Explain The Traveling Salesman Problem
• Describe the Average-Case Analysis
• Performance Analysis Techniques
• The Bin-Packing Problem
• Midterm Exam
• The Traveling Salesman Problem
• Average-Case Analysis
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Editing & Revision of Final Project
Read chapter 19. (Simchi-Levi, 2014: ss 190-201)
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter, be prepared to discuss in class.
Read the case study at the end of the chapter and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
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| 14) |
• Describe Mathematical Programming Based Bounds.
• Discuss the parameters that have effect the Vehicle Routing Models
• Explain The Capacitated VRP with Equal Demands.
• Mathematical Programming Based Bounds
• Vehicle Routing Models
• The Capacitated VRP with Equal Demands
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• Evaluate students with Final Exam
• Evaluate Final Presentation
• Evaluate Final Project
• Explain the Modeling Logistics Problems.
• Describe the Evaluation of Solution Techniques.
• List and discuss the Bin-Packing Problem.
• Modeling Logistics Problems
• Evaluation of Solution Techniques
• Bin-Packing Problem
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level. |
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| 2) |
- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence. |
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- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
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- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs.
- To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
- Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning. |
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- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources. |
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| 8) |
To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field.
- Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence. |
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- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally.
- To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
-To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility.
- To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field,
- Identify learning needs and direct learning.
- To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning. |
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To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
- To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety |
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- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently.
- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field.
- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility. |
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