FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Department of Logistics Management

LOG 426 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Global Supply Chain
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 426
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Case Study
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to to teach the following: 1. Globalization effect on supply chains 2.Principals of international logistics and supply chain 3. Global supply chain trends 4. International trade environment in global operations 5.Global freight markets
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To learn about the global environment by considering global factors
  • To learn the most recent trends in global supply chain trends
  • To have knowledge for managing problems that can arise in global supply chains
  • To use terms and principles related to international trade and operations
  • To plan international logistics operations
Course Description This course involves the issues that are critical for managing the international logistics and SCM operations efficiently. Course utilizes international trade and global marketing concepts. Real life cases are being used.

 



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
2 Globalization and SCM Related book chapters and articles
3 Protectionism and Impacts on Supply Chains Related book chapters and articles
4 Discussion & Application 1 Case Documents
5 Global Trade Environment Related book chapters and articles
6 The International Legal Environment in Global Business: Playing By the Rules Related book chapters and articles
7 Political and Economic Environment in Global Business and Impacts on Supply Chains Related book chapters and articles
8 Culture Impact in Global Supply Chains Related book chapters and articles
9 Resilince in Global Operations, Discussion & Application 2 Case Documents
10 Understanding Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operations, Discussion & Application 3 Related book chapters and articles
11 Guest Speaker
12 Guest Speaker -
13 Presentations
14 Presentations
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester

 

Course Notes/Textbooks Global Logistics , New directio ns in supply chain management, By Donald Waters and Stephen Rinsler , 7 th ed., Sep 2014, by Kogan Publ. Ltd. a nd Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management , John Mangan/ Chandra Lalwani / Tim Butcher / Roya Javadpour, Second Edition 2011 , Joh n Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chapter 10
Suggested Readings/Materials Various academic papers and cases.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
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
15
1
15
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
4
5
20
Presentation / Jury
1
45
45
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
37
37
    Total
165

 

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

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

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.

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).

12

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

13

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

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

 


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