ECTS - Introduction to Logistics

Introduction to Logistics (LOG101) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Logistics LOG101 1. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Aim is to give students the foundation and fundamental element of logistics function is based mainly on Transportation by Road, Rail, and Air & Sea, is about the role of International logistics systems in global supply chain and international trade. The basic concept includes theory and practical application of logistics functions. New century has been the revolution in information management in international logistics. In contex technological improvements and environmental protection issues also influence international logistics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Introduction the role of logistics in the economy and organization, Interest and involvement in international logistic, logistics in different parts of the world,
  • Discuss the basic concept of customer service, inventory management, warehousing , materials handling, purchasing and procurement activities with theirs role in an organisations marketing and logistics efforts,
  • Define surface and railway transport, international air transportation, ocean ship and shipping, mix transportation systems
  • Describe fine international logistics functions and intermediaries,
  • Explain terms of sale, payment, documentation and Insurance,
  • Discuss the logistics information systems and advance technology,
  • Identify the role of logistics in international supply chain management, reverse, and future issues in international logistics.
Course Content Role of international logistics systems in global supply chain management, customer service, modes of transportation, order processing, information systems and information technologies, procurement, documentation, materials, inventory management.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 The role of logistics in the economy and organization Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
2 Interest and involvement in international logistic Chapter 2: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow
3 Logistics in different parts of the world Chapter 3: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow
4 The basic concept of customer service Chapter 2-5: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
5 The basic concept of warehousing and inventory management Chapter 8-9-10: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
6 The basic concept of purchasing and procurement Chapter 8: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.W. Chapter 7: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
7 Midterm exam
8 Fundamental of transportation, surface and railway transportations Chapter 4-7: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow Chapter 7: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
9 International air transportation, and ocean ship, Chapter 4-7: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow Chapter 7: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
10 Mix transportation systems and shipping, Chapter 4-7: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow Chapter 7: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
11 International logistics functions and intermediaries Chapter 10: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.W.
12 Terms of sale and payment Chapter 11-12: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow
13 The logistics information systems and advance technology Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram
14 The role of logistics in international supply chain management Chapter 1: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, by Martin Christop. Chapter 16: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.W.
15 Reverse logistics and future issues in international logistics Chapter 17: International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.W. Chapter 14: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, by Martin C.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of Logistics Management, by David B.Grant, Douglas M.Lambert, James R.Stock and Lisa M.Ellram by Mc Graw Hill Education 2006 US and UK.
Other Sources 2. International Logistics, by Donald F.Wood, Anthony Barone, Paul Murphy, Daniel L.Wardlow, Second Edition, Published by AMACOM, New York 2002 U.S.
3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management, by Martin Christopher, Fourth Edition, Published by Person Education Limited 2011 UK.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 15
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 45
Percentage of Final Work 55
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 The ability to have and use theoretical and practical information in international trade and logistics X
2 The ability to define problems, as well as to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data, and to devise solutions, making use of the information, skills, and competencies in the field X
3 The ability to perform numerical analyses and research through accessing different resources of information in the field X
4 The ability to take part in intra- and interdisciplinary, or multi-cultural working groups, as well as work individually X
5 The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, and to make use of at least 1 foreign language X
6 The ability to act responsibly, and with the awareness in the issues of environmental sensitivity, sustainability, transparency, social responsibility, and ethical values X
7 The ability to read, understand, and interpret the relevant legislation in the field of international trade and logistics, and to see the global, and social effects of practices X
8 The ability to question and interpret the acquired interdisciplinary pieces of information within the framework of the current economic, social, and environmental conjuncture X
9 The ability to stay up to date regarding the local, regional, and global changes in the international trade and logistics, and the supply chain sector; and relevant through improvements on professional competencies and backgrounds, and to devise quick and effective solutions to possible problems through an innovative approach X
10 The ability to track national and international regulations in international trade and logistics, to learn logistic procedures and risk management, to use current instruments of technology and informatics, to analyze and improve processes, to devise new ideas and suggestions, to manage activities for change, and to report and document these processes
11 -

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 20 20
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 123