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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
UT401BKüresel Tedarik Zinciri YönetimiCompulsory475
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
to provide students with an understanding of what logistics and supply chain is, why today logistics and supply chain management is vital in an organization, how to manage and control good logistics activities in order to maximize profit and respond to customers' demand globally.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Adnan KARA
Learning Outcomes
1To be able to comprehend logistics philosophy and importance in global supply chains
2To understand the logistical effects of global supply chains / international trade
3Understand the relationships between supply chain management and business objectives.
4Understands the structure, role and contribution of Supply Chain Management to the business
5Explains how supply chain management strategies are created.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
This course will provide an overview of the international logistics function within a company in the context of the global supply chain. Topics will include future trends in international logistics and supply chain, international trade, challenges, developments and global logistics, international conventions, international transport, regional realities of global logistics operations.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to logistics and supply chain management
2Globalization and international trade
3Supply chain relationships
4Supply chain strategies
5Supply chain strategies
6The Role of International Forwarders in International Logistics Operations
7The Role of Containerization in Global Trade & Logistics
8Midterm exam
9Strategies to respond to developments in Western Europe
10Strategies to respond to developments in Central and Eastern Europe
11Strategies to respond to developments in MENA and the Mediterranean
12Case studies
13Challenges affecting global logistics
14Global logistics developments and trends
15Global logistics developments and trends
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Mangan et al. (2012) Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Wiley
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination13030
Individual Study for Final Examination16262
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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