Course Name : Logistics System Analysis

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ULT 313

1/2 (SPRING)

3

6

3

-

Department

International Logistics and Transportation

Instructors

Dr. İsmail Önden

Contact Information

e-mail: azacar@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00

Web page

https://www.pirireis.edu.tr/uluslararasi-lojistik-ve-tasimacilik-akademik-kadro

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

80

10

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10

Course Description

The course begins with the definition of the system concept and its components.

It then focuses on giving skills to implement system theory.

In this context, qualitative and quantitative analysis tools are introduced to the students.

The assignments are used as a means of reinforcing the acquired knowledge.

The presentation allows the student to share their learning with the self-confidence in the community.

Course Objectives

1. To introduce system theory and its components in logistics and transportation
2. To provide qualitative and quantitative problem solving capabilities that may be encountered in business life
3.  Development of analytical thinking skills of students and plan capabilities in business life

Course Learning Outcomes

By students who passed from ULT 122 successfully;

1. To introduce the system and logistics system theory
2. To introduce students to the key activities performed by the logistics function including distribution, transportation, global logistics and inventory control
3. To be able to draw process and flow diagrams and solve problems by imself/herself
4. To refine applied data analysis skills by analyzing and using supply chain data to make business decisions
5. To understand current challenges faced by supply chain professionals and to provide a basis for thinking through these challenges.
6. To prepare students for career opportunities

Instructional Methods and Techniques

The presentation of theory and the experimental techniques

Tutorial Place

Class

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition, 9/E / Kenneth Kendall

Other References

Lecture Notes and Presentations

Homework & Projects

Students  will be required to solve managerial problems presented in textbook.

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

25

Quiz

1

5

Homework

4

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

10

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

 An Introduction to System Concept

I

2

 Introduction to System & Logistics System Analysis

I

3

System Design I         : Flow charts

I,II, III, V, VI

4

System Design II        : Process flow charts

I, II, III, V, VI

5

System Design III       : Logistics mapping

I, II, III, V, VI

6

Management Tools I  : Qualitative Approach

I,IV

7

•

I,IV

8

Management Tools II : Productivity Measurement Models

I, IV

9

Midterm I

I

10

Data Analysis I          

I, IV, VI

11

Data Analysis II         

I, IV, VI

12

Analysis Method I

I, IV, VI

13

Analysis Method II

I, IV, VI

14

Software application

I, IV, VI

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

To have advanced knowledge in related fields of logistics and transportation.

X

b

Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams or individually in national and international logistics and transportation areas both in theoretical and applied scope. 

X

c

Able to identify, define, formulate and solve problems with theoretical and applied transportation and logistics knowledge.

X

d

Able to communicate oral and written effectively with logistics and transportation stakeholders, and can use a foreign language minimum B1 level in European Language Portfolio.

X

e

To have advanced competence on general, logistics, and transportation information technologies.

X

f

To have knowledge about logistics and transportation principles, policies, and legislations.

X

g

To have knowledge about corporate governance, legal framework, business practices and environmental effects with professional and ethical responsibility

X

h

Able to access information by searching text, visual and digital resources, and be able to use these information for interpreting and analysing data, identifying problems, and offering solutions.

X

i

Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge that learned from logistics and transportation companies with business management techniques.

X

j

Able to develop project in logistics and trasportation area, and can take responsibility and act as coordinator or participant as an individual or group member in accordance with project goals.

X

Prepared by

Dr. İsmail ÖNDEN

Date

03.08.2017

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