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  Course Description
Course Name : Supply Chain Management

Course Code : MTY-506

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RIZVAN EROL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains an overview of components of a supply chain and its decision problems.
Formulates and develops suitable operations research model faced in supply chain.
Analyzes supply chain case problems as a team and develops and discusses alternative solutions.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The overall objective of this course is to study design, planning, control and coordination problems faced in integrated supply chains.

Course Contents : Study of a supply chain from sourcing of raw materials to distribution of finished goods, design and control of supply chains, inventory management, concepts of manufacturing logistics, distribution strategies, information sharing, tools for decision making and coordination, review of supply chain software.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IE classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Overview of logistics and supply chains systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
2 Sales forecasting reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
3 Inventory management, lot sizing reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
4 EOQ and its extensions, safety stock, stock policies, single item, uncertain demand, finite planning horizon reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
5 Materials Requirements Planning(MRP) reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
6 Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
7 Single period inventory models reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
8 Supply contracts reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
9 Midterm exam preparation for the exam written exam
10 Management of uncertainty reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
11 Transportation management reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
12 Contracts/Auctions reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
13 Modern procurement systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
14 Network design reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
15 Project presentations prepare a presentation presentations
16/17 Final exam preparation for the exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  HUGHOS, M., 2003, Essentials of Supply Chain Management, John Wiley&Sons.
 WINCEL, J. P., 2004, Lean Supply Chain Management: A Handbook for Strategic Procurement, Productivity Press.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 25
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understands, evaluates, interprets and applies knowledge in depth in the field of engineering and technology management, doing scientific research. 3
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 4
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 3
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 3
5 Has the ability of designing and applying research based on analytical, modelling and experimental approaches and has the ability to solve problems encountered while conducting such research. 2
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 4
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 3
8 Has the ability of developing new and/or original ideas or techniques to come up with innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
9 Presents research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national or international meetings. 3
10 Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 4
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 4
12 Keeps up with the latest developments in the field. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 7 35
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6