ILOG316 Inventory and Warehouse ManagementIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ILOG316
Course Name: Inventory and Warehouse Management
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Speciality Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HALİM YURDAKUL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM DEMİR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to explain, storage function, the basic functions of logistics management, with administrative details. Students will learn warehousing activities separately. This course includes the concepts of storage, storage activities such as receiving, stocking, material handling, packing and labeling, the selection of warehouse location, handling equipments and types of storage systems and selection criteria of storage systems.
Course Content: Introduction to inventory analysis, demand management, cost concepts, inventory valuation, inventory profit relationships, activity based decisions, demand forecasting, security inventory calculation, material requirement planning, main production scheduling, distribution management, distribution resource planning, purchasing management, inventory management organization , high-tech automation storage and order shipment. Explain the use of inventory models, factors affecting order quantity and grade, optimum inventory level and inventory classification methods. Inventory cost and factors that provide effective resource utilization; Industry 4.0 applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Define functions and concepts of warehousing.
2) • Explain layouts of warehouse.
3) • Recognize the basic functions and processes of warehousing.
4) • Recognize required activities for the best storage.
5) • Recognize handling equipments in warehouse.
6) • Differentiate basic knowledge about the definitions and basic functions of packaging.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Define Warehousing Systems concepts • Define the Warehouse Management • Explain the Optimization methods of storage systems • Determine the system interfaces • Explain the concepts related to system interfaces • Explaining the concepts of business ethics and social responsibility. • Describe the factors that influence business ethics. • Listing the stages in the development of ethical standards, and discuss how organizations shape ethical behavior. • Describing how businesses’ social responsibility is measured, and summarize the responsibilities of business to the general public, customers, and employees. • Explaining why investors and the financial community are concerned with business ethics and social responsibility • Represent the Syllabus • Explain Warehousing Systems concepts • Define storage • Determine the storage systems’ nature • Describe the need of Warehousing Systems • The concepts of business ethics and social responsibility • Discuss ethical standards • Discuss why business ethics and social responsibility is important to companies Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
2) • Define Warehousing Systems concepts and principles • Summarize information about the Warehousing Systems concepts and principles • Define outsourcing • Explain supply chain management concept • Represent e-logistics • Explain Warehousing Systems concepts and principles • Define logistics systems • List logistics principles • Explain packaging and logistics units Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
3) • Define warehousing functions • Explain the receiving operations • Describe the warehousing operations • State the rules for receiving operations • Represent the consolidation point • Interpret warehousing functions • Define the order picking operation • Show the packaging department • Explain the replenishment department Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
4) • Define the order picking function and replenishment function • State types of warehouse management • Explain the importance of quantity in the warehouse management • Describe good’s classification • Indicate the importance of the reorganization • Illustrate the order picking techniques • Compare these techniques with each other • Show conveyor management and control systems • List Data collection, processing and visualization’s operations • Explain stocktaking assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
5) • Define the receiving and shipping functions • Explain the necessary operations in these functions • Show basic data and key performance indicators for warehouse systems • Represent basic data concept • List logistic key performance indicators • Show the receiving and shipping functions and operations • Illuminate special procedures and methods • Illuminate cross-docking • Explain the outsourcing of the physical distribution and warehousing processes • Define application service providing Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
6) • Explain the importance of warehouse design • Describe optimization • Classify operational optimization • Define optimization processes in a warehouse • Show the warehouse design steps • List warehouse criteria • Explain transport optimization • Determine optimization processes in a warehouse Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session Calculation of the sample problems
7) • Define the numerical methods for designing warehouse • Explain the routing in the warehouse • Explain comprehensive order dispatching • Explain the numerical methods for designing warehouse • Explain the optimization in the warehouse • Analyze the optimization procedures Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session Calculation of the sample problems
8) • Evaluate students with midterm exam • Explain Warehousing Systems concepts and principles • Explain the receiving operations • Describe good’s classification • Show basic data and key performance indicators for warehouse systems • Define optimization processes in a warehouse • Define the numerical methods for designing warehouse • Recognize the subjects of the first 7 weeks • Interpret warehousing functions • Illustrate the order picking techniques • Show the receiving and shipping functions and operations • Show the warehouse design steps • Explain the numerical methods for designing warehouse Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
9) • Define the Pallet Storage Systems • Compare all Storage Systems • Describe warehouse systems • Show transport systems • Describe Pallet Storage Systems • Create the Storage Systems • Explain sorting and distribution systems • Explain robots in warehouse systems Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session Read Lecture notes
10) • Define the Non-Pallet Storage Systems • Compare the pallet and non-pallet Storage Systems • Describe warehouse systems • Show transport systems • Describe the Non-Pallet Storage Systems • Classify the Storage Systems • Explain sorting and distribution systems • Explain robots in warehouse systems Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
11) • List and analyze the Material handling Equipments • Define the relations between storage systems and material handling equipments • Distinguish the types of material handling equipment for pallet and non-pallet storage systems • Compare material equipments Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
12) • Define packaging • Recognize basic functions of packaging • List codes and characters • Show encoding examples • Explain and list packaging methods • Distinguish how a product is packaged • Explain D-codes Assigned reading for next class session and reviewing and practicing current class session
13) • Define and explain the types of packaging • Recognize basic functions of packaging • Show encoding examples • List types of packaging • Distinguish how a product is packaged • Explain D-codes
14) • Explain the importance of labeling • Define printing method and quality • Explain labeling techniques • Describe Labeling function • Explain quality requirements • Show selection of the printing technique
15) • Evaluate students with final exam • Define Pallet and the Non-Pallet Storage Systems • List and analyze the Material handling Equipments • Define and explain the types of packaging • Explain labeling techniques • List and discuss the most important subjects • Describe Pallet Storage Systems • Describe the Non-Pallet Storage Systems • Distinguish the types of material handling equipment for pallet and non-pallet storage systems • Explain and list packaging methods • List types of packaging • Describe Labeling function

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Depo Yönetimi, Depo Sistemlerinin Otomasyonu ve Organizasyonu
Mehmet Tanyaş-Murat Düzgün
Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2014
ISBN: 978-605-133-879-8
References: Yok - None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) 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.
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.
3) - 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.
4) - 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.
5) - 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.
6) - 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.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
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.
9) - 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.
10) - 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.
11) 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
12) - 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.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 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.
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.
3) - 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.
4) - 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.
5) - 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.
6) - 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.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
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.
9) - 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.
10) - 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.
11) 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
12) - 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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Technical Tour
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 96
Homework Assignments 1 10
Midterms 1 11
Final 1 17
Total Workload 182