Information Package

BUS356

LOGISTICS

Course Code
BUS356
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the definition, scope and importance of the concept of Logistics Management.
  2. Learn what strategic and financial approaches are in the field of logistics.
  3. Understand how to apply demand management and its importance
  4. Know how to perform customer service and its importance.
  5. Identify the issues that need to be considered in purchasing.
  6. Understand how to carry out stock and warehouse management and distribution management and its importance.
  7. Know how to apply logistics simulation
  8. Know how logistics is applied in international markets.
  9. Understand the importance of the decisions regarding the operation of the logistics unit of the enterprises and gain the ability to analyze the causes of the problems that prevent businesses from performing superior performance in their logistics activities.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BUS355)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with an insight as to fundamental concepts of logistics and their role in organizations and supply chain system. The course will focus on various concepts relevant to logistics management such as information technology, organizational and managerial issues, supply chain management, procurement, demand management, order management, customer service, inventory management, warehousing management, packaging and materials handling and transportation management. Moreover, the international logistics concept will be examined in this course. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week An Overview of Logistics
3rd Week Logistics and Information Technology
4th Week Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics
5th Week The Supply Chain Management Concept
6th Week Procurement
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Demand Management, Order Management,and Customer Service
9th Week Inventory Management
10th Week Presentations
11th Week Warehousing Management
12th Week Packaging and Materials Handling
13th Week Transportation Management
14th Week International Logistics
Recommended or Required ReadingLogistics Management, David B. Grant, Pearson, 2012
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Quiz 1 20
Practice 1 15
Presentation of Case Study 1 15
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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