INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

KDT127

Course Code: KDT127
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Recognize the basic concepts related to logistics
Learns the general structure in the logistics sector.
Knows the role of the logistics system in the global economy.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

It aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge to build academic knowledge at the associate degree level about the concept of logistics and its basic functions. In this context, the definition of logistics, its historical development, modern logistics approaches, and its relationship with supply chain management are discussed. Students are taught the functioning of basic logistics functions such as transportation, storage, inventory management, order processing, packaging, customs clearance, and distribution, as well as the connections between them. In addition, the strategic importance of logistics processes on businesses, sectors, and global trade is emphasized, with the aim of helping students gain both a theoretical foundation and sectoral awareness.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Logistics, Definition, Development and Activities
2^nd Week	Definition of Logistics Activities
3^rd Week	Historical Development of the Logistics Sector in Turkey and in the World
4^th Week	Supply chain management
5^th Week	Outsourcing in Logistics
6^th Week	Customs Clearance in Logistics
7^th Week	Supply and Procurement Concept
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Storage Activities
10^th Week	Transport Modes
11^th Week	Green and Reverse Logistics
12^th Week	Logistics Information Systems
13^th Week	Organization in Terms of Logistics Businesses
14^th Week	The Role and Importance of Logistics Centers

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Logistics Basic Concepts, M.Tanyaş, K.Hazır, Çağ Unv. Arrow. 2011.
2. Concepts, Principles, Practices Logistics Manual (Global Supply Chain Practices), Hakan Keskin, Gazi Publishing House, 2011, ISBN: 978-605-5543-34-1

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	3	42
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	1	7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2	X	X
K3	X	X	X
K4
K5			X
K6
K7	X	X
K8	X	X	X
K9	X	X
K10
K11
K12
K13			X
K14