ÃœYS686 - LOGISTICS SYSTEMS DESIGN and ANALYSIS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
LOGISTICS SYSTEMS DESIGN and ANALYSIS ÃœYS686 2nd Semester 3 0 3 6
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Asst. Prof. Mehmet Soysal 
Course objectiveThe course aims at deepening the knowledge on logistics systems from a quantitative methods perspective. 
Learning outcomes
  1. is able to analyze logistics systems
  2. is able to design new systems
  3. is able to provide decision support tools i.e., optimazation models and solution approaches that can be used for logistics sytems management
Course ContentFundamental Concepts in Logistics Systems, Network Modeling for Logistics Systems, Managing the Flow in Logistics Networks, Designing Logistics Networks, Deterministic and Stochastic Models of Logistics Networks, Planning and Managing Long and Short Haul Freight Transportation 
References? David-Simchi Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi ?Designing and Managing the Supply Chain?, 2002, McGraw-Hill.
? G. Ghiani, G. Laporte and R. Musmanno, ?Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control? 2004 JohnWiley & Sons.
? G. Ghiani, G. Laporte and R. Musmanno, ?Introduction to logistics systems management? 2013 JohnWiley & Sons.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Fundamental Concepts in Logistics Systems
Week 2Fundamental Concepts in Logistics Systems
Week 3Inventory Management and Risk Pooling
Week 4Distribution Strategies - Strategic Alliances
Week 5Designing the Logistics Network ? I
Week 6Designing the Logistics Network ? II
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Designing and Operating a Warehouse
Week 9Planning and Managing Long-Haul Freight Transportation ? I
Week 10Planning and Managing Long-Haul Freight Transportation ? II
Week 11Planning and Managing Short-Haul Freight Transportation ? I
Week 12Planning and Managing Short-Haul Freight Transportation ? II
Week 13Selecting the suppliers
Week 14Linking Theory to Practice ? I
Week 15Linking Theory to Practice ? II
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments220
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1750
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment2816
Midterms (Study duration)11515
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3252177

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student is able to conduct novel research on all fundamental functions of the business in accordance with scientific, institutional and social ethics and is able to report the results in a critical manner.    X
2. The student gains ability to solve the problems faced in business using the appropriate software and the easily adapts to the new solution methods and software.   X 
3. The student gains the management and leadership skills to determine the problems with a critical point of view and to identify the objectives and strategic plans for the organization?s future progress.  X  
4. The student plays an active role in national and international projects, analyses the relationship between the stakeholders of the project accurately and motivates and manages all the stakeholders through effective language skills.   X 
5. The student gains the necessary communication skills to manage both oral and written communication of the organization with all the stakeholders.    X
6. The student is able to analyse and use all the contemporary and advanced knowledge gained on all areas of business in relation with the information from different areas.   X 
7. The student progresses continuously with the consicious that learning and research is a continuous process and transfers the experience both written and oral ways.   X 
8. Through the anticipation and strategic thinking ability, the student plays an active role in organizational decision making process.    X
9. The student uses all the multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired consistent with the ethical, social and international values.   X 
10. The student gains theoric and practical expertise on the multi-disciplinary natüre of the business management.  X  
11. The student approaches the problems face in the business with a strategic and wide perspective and sees such problems as an opportunity for continuous development.   X 
12. The student shares the novel studies with a search for development and follows the contemporary progress in the area together with contacting the colleagues in the related areas.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest