FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Department of Logistics Management

LOG 446 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Lean Supply Chain Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
LOG 446
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Problem Solving
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize supply chain operations through the application of Lean principles and analytical tools.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student will understand Lean principles and their application in supply chain management, enabling them to identify and eliminate various forms of waste.
  • Students will develop proficiency in using Lean analytical tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Process Analysis to assess and improve supply chain processes.
  • Students will comprehend the concept of "Just in Time" and its role in Lean supply chain management
  • Students will learn how to leverage technology to enhance Lean practices in supply chain management
  • Students will be able to differentiate between strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of Lean supply chain planning, and develop strategies for making supply chains more Lean and efficient.
Course Description The course offers some topics such as lean management, lean approach in logistics, lean supply chain management, analysing internal and external objectives of lean logistics and lean logistics concepts. This course is designed for the students to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic competitiveness within supply chain management.

 



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 Course Introduction
2 Supply Chain & Lean Management Chapters 1 & 2 - Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012), Chapter 1-Lean Management and Kaizen: Fundamentals from Cases and Examples in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Helmond (2020)
3 Waste and Opportunities in Supply Chains Chapters 3 & 4 - Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012), Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012), Chapter 4-Lean Management and Kaizen: Fundamentals from Cases and Examples in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Helmond (2020)
4 Lean Analytical Tools Chapters 5 & 6 – Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012)
5 Technical Visit
6 Process Analysis Bölüm 7 –Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, Heizer et al. 12th ed.
7 Applied Training-Value Stream Mapping Chapters 9 & 11 - Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012)
8 “Just in Time” Concept & Lean Warehousing Chapters 7 & 8 - Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012)
9 Lean and Technology-Guest Speaker 1 Chapters 12 & 13 - Lean supply chain and logistics management, Myerson (2012)
10 The Preparation for Making Supply Chain Lean-Guest Speaker 2 Chapter 4 - Lean supply chain planning, Packowski (2013)
11 Strategic, Tactical & Operational Lean Supply Chain Planning-Guest Speaker 3 Chapter 5 & 6 & 7 - Lean supply chain planning, Packowski (2013)
12 Presentations
13 Presentations
14 Review of the Semester -
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Myerson, P. (2012). Lean supply chain and logistics management. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 978-0-07-176627-2

 

Packowski, J. (2013). LEAN supply chain planning: the new supply chain management paradigm for process industries to master today's VUCA World. CRC Press. ISBN: 9781482205336

 

Heizer, J., Render, B., & Munson. Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (12th edition). Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134163512

 

Helmond, M. Lean Management and Kaizen, Fundamentals from Cases and Examples in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Springer Nature (2020), ISBN 13: 978-3030469832

Suggested Readings/Materials Related logistics news

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
25
Project
1
25
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
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
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
20
20
Project
1
20
20
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
35
35
    Total
151

 

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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