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Course Code: 
ATR 471
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Coordinator: 
Course Objectives: 

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.

Course Content: 

Linear programming models, network models, modelling in logistics, sensitivity analysis, multi-objective modelling, logistics performance measurement and improvement.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
  1. Be able to model a logistics system.
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3, 12 A, C
  1. Be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modelling techniques.
4, 5, 7 1, 2, 3, 12 A, C
  1. Be able to solve a logistics model.
8, 10, 11 1, 2, 3, 12 A, C
  1. Be able to interpret the results of a solution.
13, 14, 15 1, 2, 3, 12 A, C
  1. Be able to use sensitivity analysis techniques for optimization problems.
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.

 

    X      
4 Producers and trade companies, supply chain processes to plan to be able to.,  coordinate, execute and controls

 

      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.

 

      X    
7 Mid-level management in maritime transport with the knowledge and skills to be able to

 

      X    
8  Processes of international combined transport plan, to coordinate, execute and controls need to be able to

 

      X    
9  Compatible with the team members carry out a study vocational subjects.

 

      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.

 

      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.

 

        X  
16 Stages of the research process in the field of scientific research subject to perform in accordance with

 

      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.

 

        X  
18 To adopt     professional and ethical rules, to have social sensitivity.

 

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

 

 

 

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