ECTS - Decision Process and Optimization in Logistics

Decision Process and Optimization in Logistics (LOG430) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Decision Process and Optimization in Logistics LOG430 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The basic aim of this course is to recognize students a good foundation in the theory and applications of linear programming problems as well as an appreciation of its potential applications extensively in such diverse areas as logistics, manufacturing, financial planning etc.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To construct mathematical model of the problem.
  • To use the simplex method for solving linear programming.
  • To attempt to find an optimal or best solution for the problem under consideration.
  • To perform a sensitivity analysis.
  • To provide positive and understandable conclusions to decision maker.
  • To implement Excel and WinQSB softwares to solve mathematical models.
Course Content Linear programming, formulating problems, modeling, selection of solution algorithm for models and computer assisted model solving and test, simplex algorithm, sensitivity analysis, duality analysis.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to International Trade and Model Building Course Book, Chapter 1
2 The Process of Model Building Course Book, Chapter 2 and 3 http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-093j-optimization-methods-fall-2009/lecture-notes/, lecture 1 and 2
3 Introduction to Linear Programming Course Book, Chapter 4
4 Problem Analysis in Linear Programming Course Book, Chapter 4
5 Restrictions and Solutions Techniques Course Book, Chapter 4
6 Graphical Solutions and Optimization Course Book, Chapter 5
7 Midterm Exam
8 Sample Company Process and Decision Sample Profit-cost Analysis
9 The Simplex Algorithm Course Book, Chapter 7 http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-093j-optimization-methods-fall-2009/lecture-notes/ lecture 3 and 4
10 Network Optimization Models Course Book, Chapter 7
11 Sensitivity Analysis and Duality Course Book, Chapter 8 http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-093j-optimization-methods-fall-2009/lecture-notes/ lecture 5-6 and 7
12 Transportation, Assignment and Transshipment Problems Course Book, Chapter 8
13 Sensitivity and Duality Analysis in Transshipment Problems Course Book, Chapter 9
14 Sample analysis
15 Comprehensive Course Overview
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Operations Research Models and Methods, Paul A. Jensen and Jonathan F. Bard, John Wiley and Sons, 2003.
2. Introduction to Operations Research, Frederick S. Hillier, Gerald J. Lieberman, Ninth Edition, Mc GrawHill, 2010.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 10
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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
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
3 The ability to perform numerical analyses and research through accessing different resources of information in the field
4 The ability to take part in intra- and interdisciplinary, or multi-cultural working groups, as well as work individually
5 The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, and to make use of at least 1 foreign language
6 The ability to act responsibly, and with the awareness in the issues of environmental sensitivity, sustainability, transparency, social responsibility, and ethical values
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
8 The ability to question and interpret the acquired interdisciplinary pieces of information within the framework of the current economic, social, and environmental conjuncture
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
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
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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
Project 1 30 30
Report
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 30 30
Total Workload 148