Information Package

Program of Technology and Knowledge Management

MAN455

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Course Code
MAN455
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. Enables them to understand the strategic importance of supply chains.
  2. Reveals the factors that affect the performance of the supply chain.
  3. Introduces analytical methodologies used in the management of supply chains.
  4. Understand the importance of supply chain perspective on business performance and will have developed the ability to analyze problems related to supply chain design, planning and coordination.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMan356 Logistics
Course DescriptionIn this course the concepts used in the design, management and control of supply chains are discussed along with the topics such as inventory management, logistics network design, distribution strategies, information sharing, coordination and decision support tools that have critical importance in the context of supply chain management. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Supply Chain Management
2nd Week Introduction to Supply Chain Management - Processes
3rd Week Planning in Supply Chain
4th Week Purchasing in Supply Chain
5th Week Supply Chain and Harvard Negotiation Technique
6th Week Production and Stock Management in Supply Chain
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Logistics Management in Supply Chain
9th Week Risk Management in Supply Chain
10th Week Technological Developments and Management in Supply Chain
11th Week New Approaches in Supply Chain and German Supply Chain
12th Week Performance Factors and Measures in Supply Chain
13th Week Supply Chain General Design
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBlanchard, David, Supply Chain Management (Translated Book)
Weele, Arjan J.van, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (Translated Book)

Additional Resources:
Bozarth, C. C., R. B. Handnfield, 2006. Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Chopra, Sunil and Peter Meindly, 2007. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations, 3rd Edition, Pearson
Simchi-Levi, D., P. Kaminsky, E. Simchi-Levi, 2008. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Other 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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