ULOJ427 Sustainable LogisticsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ULOJ427
Course Name: Sustainable Logistics
Course Semester: Fall
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: University / Foreign Language
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): Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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