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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50413METOZ-LOJ0074	Logistics Information Systems	2	Spring	2	1	3	4

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DUYGU YAMAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

SOFTTRANS® which contains all operational modules of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software meeting all requirements of companies in Logistics and Transportation sector, carries institutions to the future by providing ease of use, quick adaptation, and high efficiency, with the support of visual communication created by its Graphic User Interface. This course provides students with the ability to understand the theory, principles, and applications of SOFTTRANS®.

Course Content:

This course introduces students to the modules and practices of SOFTTRANS®. SOFTTRANS® logistics and transportation operations management applications constitute an integrated software solution related to all stages of transportation operation. With these applications, companies can run the whole process consisting of offers, booking, orders, instructions, documents, financial data, invoices and reports. Expected and actual cost can be tracked; profit and loss per file, shipment, km, customer, country and route can be calculated. In this context, enhanced applications are available for Freight Forwarders, Domestic and Foreign Transport Companies, Agents, Brokers, Line Operators, Container Transportation and Warehousing Operators, RO-RO Operators, Shipowner Companies and Bonded Warehouse and Warehouse Operators.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Define basic components of information systems.
2) Understand general concepts and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
3) Have knowledge about transportation and operation systems.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Understand and apply applications of Softtrans modules.
2) Run the whole process consisting of offers, booking, orders, instructions, documents, financial data, invoices and reports.
3) Track the expected and actual cost; calculate profit and loss per file, shipment, km, customer, country and route.
4) Analyze and report by using operational and financial data.
5) Learns to create routes using the Soft program
6) Learns to create a load record using the Soft program
7) Learns to issue bill of lading using the Soft program
8) Learns to calculate profit/loss using the Soft program
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Logistics Software and Introduction to Logistics Software Providing general information about the information systems used in the logistics sector and introducing the Soft Program to students		Lecture notes, presentations
2)	Logistics Software Applications and General Concepts Providing general information about the program by explaining the use of the Soft program in the transportation sector and describing the program interface.		Lecture notes, presentations
3)	International Sea Transportation Login to the maritime transportation module within the soft program, create a ship and organize maritime transportation processes by drawing a route for the ship.		Lecture notes, presentations
4)	Line Agency and Container Tracking With the line agency module, which is one of the soft program modules, the student can transfer loads between certain transportation vehicles. Can identify container number and complete loading operations.		Lecture notes, presentations
5)	International Air Transportation How transportation activities are carried out by air, how cargo enters the cargo plane and under-aircraft cabin sections, and how the route is created are explained in practice.		Lecture notes, presentations
6)	International Road Transport and industry representative hospitality How the loads are loaded onto the road vehicles, how the driver information is entered, how the driver is identified in the vehicle, and how the driver's pass documents are issued are discussed.		Lecture notes, presentations
7)	MIDTERM EXAM
8)	Vehicle Tracking, Fleet and Driver Management In Soft, it is explained how the records opened since the first week are monitored, how vehicles in different locations can be tracked via satellite systems, and how the in-vehicle communication and directive system is implemented.		Lecture notes, presentations
9)	Domestic Transportation Activities In Soft, in addition to international trade, which has been discussed since the first weeks, information is shared about how domestic transportation activities are carried out and the flow of goods from goods transfer centers to collection areas.		Lecture notes, presentations
10)	Export Warehouse and Warehouse Management Information is given about how partial goods are removed from warehouses located in places where customs gates are located, and how to register the discounted exit application.		Lecture notes, presentations
11)	Logistics Warehouse Management A record is made about the flow of goods after various activities in a warehouse, the movements of goods within the warehouse, and the activities of identifying, placing and handling goods in the warehouse.		Lecture notes, presentations
12)	Customer relations management Customer identification cards are opened within Soft for issues such as opening a customer card and entering information about the customer and the employees who will be in direct contact.		Lecture notes, presentations
13)	General topic review and exam preparation
14)	final exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain.	5
2)	Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes.	5
3)	Having basic knowledge of logistics, foreign trade, marketing and customs legislation.	5
4)	Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.). Having knowledge about INCOTERMS.	5
5)	Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
6)	Ability to follow and analyze the internal and external environment of businesses in the field of logistics by knowing the basic characteristics and economic life
7)	Ability to analyze complex problems and bring a multifaceted perspective to problems by synthesizing different ideas, thanks to the applied training received in the field of logistics.
8)	Ability to use theoretical methods regarding design, planning and decision-making within the scope of logistics activities in the field of application.
9)	Ability to interpret and evaluate classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and tendencies in the sector.
10)	Ability to gain operational competence by mastering field-specific terms in all areas of logistics
11)	In addition to being respectful of the values of the sector, being aware of social responsibility and having labor law and professional ethics awareness

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Case Study
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Course Conference
Individual and Group Work

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz
Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Application	2	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	1	5	5
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	75
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	4	8
Midterms	1	8	8
Semester Final Exam	1	10	10
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	26
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			101
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			4