FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Department of Logistics Management

LOG 406 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Warehouse Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 406
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Improving the students’ knowledge and professional skills on warehouse management
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain information about warehouse management and design.
  • will be able to model warehouse operation problems.
  • will be able to solve modeled problems using appropriate methods.
  • will be able to take active role in strategic decisions about warehouse designing stage.
  • will be able to explain warehouse management system performance, productivity analysis, measurement and monitoring systems.
Course Description This course basically examines the principles of warehouse management, warehousing and physical distribution as part of logistics, management functions of warehousing, categories of warehouses, warehouse structure, location selection and activities, warehouse layout, network management, storage of materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, warehouse safety, measuring effectiveness and efficiency, packaging and materials handling systems, legal aspects. Warehouse modeling through computer information systems, decision support systems, optimization models, simulation,advanced statistics, and commercial logistics software systems will also be emphasized.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction-Basic Concepts and the Role of the Warehouse World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
2 The Roles of the Warehouse Manager World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
3 Warehouse Processes and Equipments World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
4 Warehouse Processes and Equipments (cont'd) World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
5 Order-Picking Methods World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
6 Discussion-Application 1 Assignment 1
7 Warehouse Management Systems World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
8 Warehouse Layout / Storage and Handling Equipment World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
9 Warehouse Costs World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
10 Discussion-Application 2 Assignment 2
11 Performance Management World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
12 Outsourcing, Health and Safety & The Warehouse and the Environment World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.
13 Presentations
14 Presentations
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling. Edward Frazelle, 2002, McGraw-Hill Education, New York.

 

Suggested Readings/Materials

Richards, G. (2017). Warehouse management: a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. Kogan Page Publishers.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
14
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
10
3
30
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
2
15
30
Presentation / Jury
1
15
15
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
40
40
    Total
163

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains

X
2

To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains

X
3

To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector

X
4

To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain

X
5

To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration

X
6

To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches

X
7

To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains

X
8

To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains

X
9

To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains

X
10

To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

X
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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