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  Course Description
Course Name : Supply Chain Management

Course Code : MG6 707

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. B.GÜLSÜN NAKIBOĞLU
Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARZU UZUN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends and uses the basic information, concepts and existing theories in the area of supply chain management and logistics such as; purchasing, production, inventory management, storehouse and transportation management, etc.
Forms the supply chains and relationships collaterally with the mission and goals of the business
Evaluates the supply chain management and its applications
Has information about warehousing, distribution center and shipping management
Has information about informatics and communication technologies required in supply chain management

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Supply chain is a network which includes the stages of material purchasing, converting them to semi final or final products, and the processes that provide transferring to the customers such as supply, production, distribution and logistics. In this course, this concept is aimed to be comprehended by students.

Course Contents : In this course, the elements of supply chain and the processes related to supply chain management will be explained and examined.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom will be announced at the beginning of the term


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of supply chain management and its historical development Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
2 Definition of supply chain management and its historical development Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
3 Purchasing processes Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
4 Purchasing and e-purchasing, Introduction to supplier relationships Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
5 Supplier relationships, Selection of suppliers, Evaluation of suppliers Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
6 Supplier relationships, Selection of suppliers, Evaluation of suppliers Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
7 Planning operations Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
8 Midterm exam Studying Written exam
9 Selection of installation site Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
10 Logistics, outsourcing Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
11 Warehouse management Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
12 Transportation and shipping Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
13 Packing, incoterms Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
14 Performance evaluating in supply chains Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
15 The bullwhip effect Reading related chapter Lecturing and inclass discussion
16/17 Final exam Studying Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Logistics Management and Strategy (A. Harrison; R. van Hoek)
 Supply Chain Management (J.T. Mentzer)
 Supply Chain Logistics Management (D.J. Bowersox; D.J. Closs; M.B. Cooper)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Has the ability to list, describe and explain the relationship between the terms which belong to financial management, accounting management, production management, marketing management, management organization and numerical methods. 4
2 Has the ability to list,describe the basic theoretical models of business administration, and explain the aim of usage of the models; indicate the strength and weakness of each model and/or methods 3
3 Determines the appropriate methods to solve the problems faced by the company. 5
4 Implements business management methods through following the fundamental steps 4
5 Uses the basic techniques of financial analysis to achieve the best result 3
6 Takes responsibility as an indivicual and/or as a part of a team, can lead and work effectively. 4
7 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and continuous self-renewal, tracks the latest developments in the field of business administration. 0
8 Has ability to use different sources in academic circumstances , synthesize the information obtained in a new field of business administration and present effectively 5
9 Uses Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and work life. 3
10 Has ability to inquire and apply the traditional methods,and ability to develop and implement new ways of working if necessary. 4
11 Has ability to research on the science of business administration, to form the basis for the decision-making process. 4
12 Has ability ro determine the business management approaches, application and methods which are appropriate for the business’s sector, growth, resources, culture, goals and aims. 5
13 Explains how to create the basic theoretical models of business and new management in literature and how to implement numarical and statistics methods. 3
14 Has the ability to explain and interpret the data which is obtained as a result of constitution/ application of theoretical models of business management. 4
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4