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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ILOG448

Course Name:

Humanitarian 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 :

Assoc. Prof. AHMET MURAT KÖSEOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide the concept and the importance of disaster & humanitarian Logistics, the differences between commercial logistics and disaster & humanitarian Logistics, the complexity in a disaster & humanitarian Logistics and the problems and solving methods of the complexity, collaboration in disaster & humanitarian Logistics, processes of planning and operations, performance management in disaster & humanitarian logistics. The content of the course has been formed in disaster relief operations, impact on aid effectiveness, public-private (and civil-military) partnerships in the supply chain, economic importance of the aid industry, integration in the relief supply chain, public-private partnerships in humanitarian logistics, food security from disaster relief to development and recovery, health care humanitarian supply chains, security in humanitarian logistics, challenges in humanitarian logistics

Course Content:

Disaster relief operations, Impact on aid effectiveness, Public-private (and civil-military) partnerships in the supply chain, Economic importance of the aid industry, Integration in the relief supply chain, Public-private partnerships in humanitarian logistics, Food security from disaster relief to development and recovery, Health care humanitarian supply chains, Security in humanitarian logistics, Challenges in humanitarian logistics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Define humanitarian concepts
2) • Recognize legal framework of humanitarian aid operations, state- private sector cooperation
3) • Apply humanitarian operations, logistics operation processes
4) • Relate humanitarian operations, supply chain management decision levels and functions
5) • Interpret the effect of aid efficiency in operations
6) • Recognize supply chain management systems used by humanitarian aid organizations
7) • Support and put into practice ethical principles in humanitarian operations
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)	• Describe the course. • Define the disaster & humanitarian logistics. • Discern the difference between commercial & humanitarian logistics. • Explain and discuss the size and scope of disasters. • Syllabus • Course Outline
2)	• Identify the types of companies that participate planning and modelling in disaster & humanitarian logistics • Describe the process of globalization and how it affects markets and disaster & humanitarian logistics • Describe and recognize the two forces causing globalization • Summarize the evidence for each main argument in the planning and modelling in disaster & humanitarian logistics • Describe the global business environment and identify its four main elements • Types of companies that participate planning • Types of companies that participate modelling in disaster & humanitarian logistics • Process of globalization and its effects on disaster & humanitarian logistics • Ethic rules in humanitarian operations	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. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.12-23) Read the case study at the end of the chapters and submit the answers, be prepared to discuss in class.
3)	• Describe each main type of disaster & humanitarian logistics system • Identify the origins of disaster & humanitarian logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects • Describe each main type of legal system and some important global disaster & humanitarian logistics issues • Explain ethics and social responsibility and key issues facing international disaster & humanitarian logistics companies • Explain how international relations affect international disaster & humanitarian logistics activities • Origins of disaster & humanitarian logistics risks • Important global disaster & humanitarian logistics issues • Social responsibility and key issues facing international disaster & humanitarian logistics companies • International relations and its effects on international disaster & humanitarian logistics activities	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. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.24-33)
4)	• Describe culture and explain the significance of both national disaster & humanitarian logistics • Identify the components of disaster & humanitarian logistics and describe their impact on international business • Describe disaster & humanitarian logistics change and explain how companies and disaster & humanitarian logistics affect each other • Explain how the physical environment and technology influence disaster & humanitarian logistics • State and compare two frameworks used to classify disaster & humanitarian 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 disaster & humanitarian disaster & humanitarian logistics • Explain how a market economy functions and identify its distinguishing features • Significance of both national disaster & humanitarian logistics • Components of disaster & humanitarian logistics • Mutual interaction between companies and disaster & humanitarian logistics organisations • Physical environment and technology interaction between disaster & humanitarian logistics • Frameworks used to classify disaster & humanitarian logistics	Library Research. Develop Systems Design Due: Project Topic Read chapter 5. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.33-42) 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.
5)	• Describe the relationship between international logistics and disaster logistics • Describe disaster & humanitarian logistics and explain its impact on world powers and their colonies • Explain the theories of humanitarian operations • Explain and distinguish the humanitarian logistics processes • International logistics and disaster logistics • Theories of humanitarian operations • Humanitarian logistics processes	Continue research and work on final project Read chapter 6. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.48-62) 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.
6)	• List and explain the methods governments use to restrict international disaster & humanitarian logistics • Discuss the importance of the World Health Organization in promoting disaster & humanitarian logistics • Business- Government Relations • Governmental Influence on disaster & humanitarian logistics • Business Influence on disaster & humanitarian logistics	Continue research and work on final project Read chapter 7. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.69-85) 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
7)	• Evaluate students with midterm exam • Describe each main type of disaster logistics system • Identify the origins of disaster & humanitarian logistics risk and how managers can reduce its effects • Describe each main type of legal system and some important global disaster & humanitarian issues • Explain ethics and social responsibility and key issues facing international disaster & humanitarian organizations • Explain how international relations affect disaster & humanitarian	Read chapter 8. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.92-118) 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.
8)	• List and explain the stages of identification and analysis that precede disaster & humanitarian logistics strategy selection • Identify the two international disaster & humanitarian logistics strategies and the corporate-level strategies that companies use • Identify the business-level strategies of disaster & humanitarian logistics companies and the role of department-level strategies • Explain how disaster & humanitarian logistics companies use exporting, importing • Describe the different contractual entry modes that are available to disaster & humanitarian logistics organizations • Explain the various types of disaster & humanitarian logistics investment entry modes • Identification and analysis that precede disaster & humanitarian logistics strategy selection • International disaster & humanitarian logistics strategies and the corporate-level strategies that organizations use • business-level strategies of disaster & humanitarian logistics organizations and the role of department-level strategies	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. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.120-152)
9)	• Describe worldwide patterns of foreign direct disaster & humanitarian logistics investment and reasons for those patterns • Describe each of the theories that attempt to explain why disaster & humanitarian logistics occurs • Discuss the important management issues in the disaster & humanitarian logistics decision • Explain why governments intervene in the free flow of disaster & humanitarian logistics • Discuss the policy instruments that governments use to promote and restrict disaster & humanitarian logistics • Important management issues in the disaster & humanitarian logistics decision • Governments’ intervene in the free flow of disaster & humanitarian logistics • Policy instruments that governments’ use to promote and restrict disaster & humanitarian logistics	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. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.159-185)
10)	• Discuss the important issues that influence the choice of disaster & humanitarian logistics organizational structure • Describe each type of international disaster & humanitarian logistics organizational structure, and explain the importance of disaster & humanitarian logistics work teams • International disaster & humanitarian logistics Organization Structure • Types of international disaster & humanitarian logistics organizational structure, • Importance of disaster & humanitarian logistics work teams	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. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.184-192)
11)	• Explain the impact globalization is having on international disaster & humanitarian logistics aid activities • Describe the types of things disaster & humanitarian logistics managers must consider when developing international aid strategies • Discuss the factors that influence international promotional strategies and the blending of aid materials strategies • Explain the elements that managers must take into account when designing international aid distribution strategies • Discuss the elements that influence international disaster & humanitarian logistics pricing strategies • Impact globalization is having on international disaster & humanitarian logistics aid activities • Subjects that disaster & humanitarian logistics managers must consider when developing international aid strategies • Factors that influence international promotional strategies and the blending of aid materials strategies • Elements that managers must take into account when designing international aid distribution strategies	Continue research and work on final project Read chapter 15. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.195-208) 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.
12)	• Identify the elements that are important to consider when formulating commercial supply chain management strategies • Identify key considerations when acquiring physical resources • Identify several aid matters that are of special concern to disaster managers • Describe the three potential sources of financing and the main financial instruments of each disaster & humanitarian logistics operations. • Formulating commercial supply chain management strategies • Key considerations for acquiring physical resources • Main financial instruments of each disaster & humanitarian logistics operations.	Due: First Draft of Final Project Read chapter 16. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.208-229) 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.
13)	• Explain the three different types of staffing policies used by international aid organizations • Identify the recruitment and selection issues facing international organizations • Discuss the importance of training and development programs, especially cultural training • Explain how organizations compensate managers and workers in international operations • Describe the importance of labor-management relations and how they differ around the world • International Human Resource Management • Leadership and Employee Behavior in International aid operations	Read chapter 17. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.231-254) 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.
14)	• Describe the levels of humanitarian supply chain management. • Discuss the duties of humanitarian supply chain management actors • Explain the supply chain management systems for humanitarian organizations. • Levels of humanitarian supply chain management. • Duties of humanitarian supply chain management actors • Supply chain management systems for humanitarian organizations.	Editing & Revision of Final Project Read chapter 18. (Tomasini, 2012: ss.261-285) 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.
15)	• Evaluate students with Final Exam • Evaluate Final Presentation • Evaluate Final Project • Explain the humanitarian operations. • Describe the humanitarian logistics processes. • List and discuss the commercial supply chain management structures. • Explain the humanitarian operations. • Describe the humanitarian logistics processes. • List and discuss the commercial supply chain management structures.	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	AFET YÖNETİMİ ve İNSANİ YARDIM, “Lojistik Süreçler ve Uygulamalar” A. Murat KÖSEOĞLU Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Eylül 2015 ISBN-83: 9780133029865
References:	MANAGING AID: PRACTICES OF DAC MEMBER COUNTRIES ISBN 978-92-64-06021-0 – © OECD 2009

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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

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

	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

Expression
Lesson
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
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Application	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 30
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
Presentations / Seminar	1	24
Midterms	1	10
Final	1	13
Total Workload		191