Information Package

Master's of Marketing with Thesis

MKTT511

DISTRIBUTION POLICIES AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Course Code
MKTT511
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the concept of "Logistics Management" and its importance.
  2. Know the strategic and financial issues in logistics.
  3. Know the implementation of international logistics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course; distribution channel strategies, planning and control of distribution channel, restraints and alternatives, retailing and wholesaling operations, contemporary methods and practices in transportation, customer service and its planning, transportation infrastructure, transportation management, transportation regulations, stock and inventory management, logistics positioning will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of Some Fundamental Concepts about Logistics Management
2nd Week Logistics and Information Management
3rd Week Strategic and Financial Logistics
4th Week Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics
5th Week Supply Chain Management
6th Week Demand Management and Customer Service
7th Week Inventory Management
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Distribution Center, Warehouse and Plant Location
10th Week Warehouse Management,proactive Packaging and Materials Handling
11th Week Transportation Management
12th Week Logistics Simulation
13th Week International Logistics
14th Week Project Presentations
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingPaul R. Murphy,Jr. , Donald F. Wood, Contemporary Logistics (2011), Tenth Edition, Pearson.
Donald Bowersox, David Closs, M. Bixby Cooper, Supply Chain Logistics Management (2009), Third Edition, McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 5
Project 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 70 70
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 110 110
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 40 40
Quiz 1 40 40
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K2 X X
K3 X X X
K4 X X
K5
K6 X
K7 X X X
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