Business Administration (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ILOG427

Course Name:

Sustainable Logistics

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty 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 İBRAHİM UZPEDER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İBRAHİM UZPEDER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce some important principles which forms the basis of sustainable logistics. The basic approach is to create an environment, in which the business experiences are discussed with some case studies besides the theoretical Informations

Course Content:

Strategic and operational perspective of green logistics and green supply chain management, green logistics areas; especially green transportation and green packaging, indicators of environmental sustainability, best practices of green logistics in various business fields, environmental management systems (ISO 14001), environmental reporting and LCA, carbon footprint, supply chain audit, emissions trading and its business implications, laws and regulations related to sustainability in the supply chain risk management in supply chain, social factors of sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • To see the difference between forward and reverse logistics.
2) • How to do reverse logistics network design in order to create efficient models and how to resolve those models.
3) • What is the meaning of the sustainability concept is
4) • The concept of green purchasing, green warehousing and green transportation.
5) • Carbon footprint measurement
6) • Support and put into practice ethical principles in sustainable logistics
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)	• Sustainability concept and it’s benefits • Global warming and it’s problems. • Social,economic and environmental responsibilities for sustainable supply chain. • The role and importance of sustainability concept in Logistics sector. • External effects of Freight Transportation. • Environmental standarts in Transportation. • Environmental effects in Logistics.
2)	• Kyoto Protocol. • Legal regulations • Green Logistics, • Sustainable Logistics and product development • Industrial packaging and green Logistics approach • Green Logistics in product packaging • Ethical principles in sustainable logistics • Goals of sustainable Logistics politics. • Reducing the intencity of freight transport • Shifting the freight to green transportation modes. • Increasing the energy efficiency	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:21-50
3)	• Carbon emissions, • Karbon exchange and Carbon footprint concepts. • Euro Motors, • Eco-Logistics Solutions • Why is carbon footprint? • Carbon footprint processes • Success factors for carbon footprint	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:51-74
4)	• The importance of green Logistics for cities • Eco routing models • Sustainability in transport terminals • Freight transportation in cities • Freight terminals in cities • Transport networks in cities. • Alternative road freight transportation.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:75-88
5)	• Energy usage efficiency • The appropriate transport mode selection in terms of energy efficiency evaluation • The impact of fossil fuel about freight transportation • The importance of alternative fuels usage in freight transportation. • Environmental costs of Logistics. • Sustainable development and sustainable distribution. • Internalisation of environmental costs.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:89-103
6)	• Green Logistics applications in the World and in Turkey. • Transport modes in Turkey for sustainable Logistics. • The social and corporate principles in Logistics. • The social and corporate stakeholders in Logistics. • The cass studies for corporate and socıal responsibilities in Logistics.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:125-156
7)	• The introduction of reverse Logistics.T • The general knowledge (Key processes,responsibilities,application examples), • The history of reverse Logistics and different definitions. • The Comparison of forward and reverse Logistics/Supply chain.. • The comparison of reverse-green Logistic • The obstacles of reverse Logistics applications. • Waste logistics as per reverse logistics. • Household wastes. • Industrial wastes. • Medical wastes. • Sustainable processes of waste Logistics.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:159-179
8)	• E-trade, e-logistics and environment • B2B E trade and logistic • B2C • E-Trade concept and it’s importance • E Trade and Cargo logistics • E-Trade and Sustainable logistics • E Trade data analysis technics	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:181-205
9)	• Economic and environmental impact of maritime transport. • Green maritime transport • Emmissions in maritime transport • Maritime transportation politics • Environmental standarts in maritime transport • International environmental legislation in railroad transportation	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:207-224
10)	• The followings are targeted with midterm exam; • The evaluation, assessment of student’s performance. • The explanation of importance of sustainable Logistics. • Recognition of the difference between the economy and the environment in Logistics. • Explanation of basic tasks for sustainable Logistics. • Midterm exam	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:225-249
11)	• Reducing the environmental impact in storage. • Benefiting from green energy in storage. • Techniques to reduce environmental impacts. • Temperatures inside the storage. • Efficient use of energy. • Lighting inside the warehouse • Electronic handling equipments • Storage energy audit. • Environmental priorities in storage design.	None
12)	• Green logistics, sustainability, social responsibility • Stakeholders in social responsibility. • Social responsibility standarts. • Social responsibility and logistic functions. • Environmental indicators. • Social indicators.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:251-275
13)	• Environmental evaluation of logistic costs and internalization. • The evaluation of environmental costs from the monetary aspects. • Costs of environmental damages. • The cost of getting rid of environmental damage	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:277-299
14)	• The role of governments in promoting green logistics. • Green logistic Policies. • Policies for the reduction of freight transport intensity • Policies for supporting green vehicle usage. • Strategies for increasing the energy efficiency in Logistics. • Oriented policies to less polluting energy sources. • Support policies for sustainable logistics.	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:301-342
15)	• General evaluation for final exam. • Final Exam	Reading of next weeks course material, gaining the knowledge and perfection of participation to the course Pg:345-363

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Prof. Metin Çancı, Sürdürülebilir Lojistik Ders Notları, 2016.
References:	Prof. Metin Çancı, Sürdürülebilir Lojistik Ders Notları, 2016.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2)	Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3)	Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4)	Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5)	Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6)	Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7)	Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8)	Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9)	Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10)	Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Problem Solving
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)
Application
Group project
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	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	80
Midterms	2	30
Final	1	18
Total Workload		176