The aim of this course is to present the models used in effective logistics and supply chain management and to learn how to model, solve and interpret the solutions for problems related to the supply chain management and logistics.
Linear programming models, network models, modelling in logistics, sensitivity analysis, multi-objective modelling, logistics performance measurement and improvement.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes | COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
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1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3, 12 | A, C |
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4, 5, 7 | 1, 2, 3, 12 | A, C |
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8, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 12 | A, C |
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13, 14, 15 | 1, 2, 3, 12 | A, C |
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16, 17, 18 | 1, 2, 3, 12 | A, C |
Course Flow
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | Modelling with linear programming | Textbook |
2 | The simplex method | Textbook |
3 | Sensitivity analysis | Textbook |
4 | Duality and post-optimal analysis | Textbook |
5 | Transportation models | Textbook |
6 | Transportation algorithms | Textbook |
7 | Midterm | |
8 | Network models | Textbook |
9 | Network algorithms | Textbook |
10 | Goal programming | Textbook |
11 | Integer linear programming | Textbook |
12 | Cases for modelling | Cases |
13 | Term project presentation | |
14 | Term project presentation | |
15 | Final Exam |
Recommended Sources
Textbook |
Taha, H.A., Operations Research, Seventh edition, Prentice Hall, 2003
Winston, W.L., Operations Reserch Applications and Algorithms, Fourth edition, Thomson, 2004. Hillier F.S., Lieberman, G.J., Introduction to operations research, Sixth edition, McGraw Hill, 1995. Winston, W.L., Albright S.C., Practical Management Science, 3rd Edition, South-Western, 2009. |
Additional Resources | - |
Material Sharing
Documents | Powerpoint slides of topics covered during the course |
Assignments | Application of logistics planning and modelling techniques |
Exams | - |
Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
Mid-terms | 1 | 50 |
Quizzes | - | - |
Assignment | 1 | 50 |
Total | 100 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
Total | 100% |
COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Business concepts and information to assess and to be able to analyze problems, identify and to propose solutions based on research. | X | |||||
2 | Manage logistics and transport current and emerging trends in the vocational track as proof of English proficiency. | X | |||||
3 |
International relations, maintain, monitor current and emerging trends in the selected competen cies to master a second foreign language.
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X | |||||
4 |
Producers and trade companies, supply chain processes to plan to be able to., coordinate, execute and controls
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X | |||||
5 | On road transport with mid-level managerial knowledge and skills to be able to. | X | |||||
6 |
Air transport in the mid-level managerial knowledge and skills to be able to.
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X | |||||
7 |
Mid-level management in maritime transport with the knowledge and skills to be able to
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X | |||||
8 |
Processes of international combined transport plan, to coordinate, execute and controls need to be able to
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X | |||||
9 |
Compatible with the team members carry out a study vocational subjects.
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X | |||||
10 | Logistics and transport processes, awareness of social responsibility and ethical values sufficient to carry out the faithful to have knowledge of legal and regulatory | X | |||||
11 | Understand and manage social and professional relationships, and these ideas put into practice to produce innovative and creative ideas, | X | |||||
12 |
Space-related issues and share knowledge about the people and their thoughts, supported by qualitative and quantitative data solutions to problems, orally and in writing, effectively transfer.
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X | |||||
13 | According to the project schedule deadlines to prepare and carry out appropriate work program | X | |||||
14 | Related to the planning and management of supply chain and logistics processes to have the ability to take advantage of information technology | X | |||||
15 |
Analytical decision-making methods, quantitative methods, identifying problems and offering solutions.
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X | |||||
16 |
Stages of the research process in the field of scientific research subject to perform in accordance with
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X | |||||
17 |
To resolve the current issues related to the subject area, and produce projects that will create new opportunities, community and colleagues share information related to the profession subjects.
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X | |||||
18 |
To adopt professional and ethical rules, to have social sensitivity.
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X |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 13 | 4 | 42 |
Mid-terms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Case Presentation | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Final examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Work Load | 150 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |