POM607 - LOGISTICS SYSTEMS DESIGN and ANALYSIS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
LOGISTICS SYSTEMS DESIGN and ANALYSIS POM607 1st Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Department Members 
Course objectiveThe course aims at deepening the knowledge on logistics systems from a quantitative methods perspective. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Average student; 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 - I
Week 2Fundamental Concepts in Logistics Systems - II
Week 3Inventory Management and Risk Pooling
Week 4Distribution Strategies - Strategic Alliances
Week 5Designing the Logistics Network - I
Week 6Designing the Logistics Network - II
Week 7Designing and Operating a Warehouse
Week 8Midterm
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 suppliers
Week 14Linking theory with practice - I
Week 15Linking theory with practice - II
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Application
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Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Conducts novel and ethical research on business, reports outcomes in a critical manner.   X 
2. Solves problems via appropriate softwares, adapts to new methods and software.   X 
3. Has managerial and leadership skills to identify problems, objectives and strategic plans for organizational progress with a critical point of view.   X 
4. Plays an active role in projects, analyses relationship between stakeholders accurately, motivates and manages all stakeholders through effective language skills.  X  
5. Has necessary communication skills to manage verbal and written communication.   X 
6. Analyses and uses contemporary and advanced knowledge in relation with information from different areas.    X
7. Progresses continuously and transfers the experience in both written and verbal ways.    X
8. Through anticipation and strategic thinking, plays an active role in organizational decision making process.   X 
9. Uses knowledge in consistency with the ethical, social and international values in an unbiased manner.   X 
10. Has expertise on the multi-disciplinary nature of management and related fields.  X  
11. Approaches problems with a wide strategic perspective, self-develops continuously.   X 
12. Shares novel studies, is up to date both in knowledge and personal network.    X

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