Course Objectives: |
The aim of the course is to offer an overview of warehousing and inventory management. Course content includes warehousing, order processing, packaging, physical location analysis, classifications, material handling, inventory and inventory management techniques will be thought to the students and thus this important process of logistics and supply chain management will be given in integrity. |
Course Content: |
Upon completion of this course, the students firstly understand product flow patterns and their relation to facility layout, understand routing and how it influences organizing work, know the best lift trucks and equipment to use in specific operations, know the difference in the handling of stackable and non-stackable products, know the advantages of cross-dock operations.
Inventory, not important solely in terms of quantity or volume, but also is monetary value and cost creating entities on the revenue of organization. Due to the mentioned reason, inventory should be controlled permanently in order to keep it on the planned level and trough a successful management the goods should be kept at the right quantity, at the right place, at the right time.
In this lesson, students will get the knowledge about the inventory management mentioned above. |
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:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) In this course, students identify, comprehend, and explain the various
factors of warehousing operation fundamentals.
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2) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse
storage and retrieval systems.
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3) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse
order picking operation philosophies and processes.
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4) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse
equipment requirements along with advantages and disadvantages of each.
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5) In this course, students understand, identify, and measure various warehouse performance activities and practice results.
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6) In this course, students recognize and evaluate different emerging technologies
in computerization of modern and future warehousing.
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7) In this course, students know the advantages and disadvantages of holding stock.
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8) In this course, students know common locator systems.
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9) In this course, students know inventory control systems.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) In this course, students know the economic order quantity formula and how to apply it.
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2) In this course, students know and apply the MRP system
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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.)
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1) Students have learnt contemporary inventory control methods
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2) Students can carry out research about current production system
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Week |
Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Introduction to Warehouse Management |
Course Notes
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2) |
Warehouse Activity Profiling |
Courses Notes
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3) |
Warehouse Layout and Design |
Course Notes
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4) |
Materials Handling Systems |
Course Notes
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5) |
Measuring and Benchmarking Warehouse Performance |
Course Notes
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6) |
Warehouse Management and Productivity |
Course Notes
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7) |
Technology and Systems For Warehouse Management |
Course Notes
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8) |
Midterm |
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9) |
Introduction to Inventory Management |
Course Notes
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10) |
Inventory Positioning |
Course Notes
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11) |
Common Placement Theories |
Course Notes
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12) |
ABC Analysis |
Course Notes
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13) |
Economic Order Quantity |
Course Notes
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14) |
Dependent Demand - Materials Requirement Planning |
Course Notes
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Warehouse Distribution and Operations Handbook, David Mulcahy, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, NY 10020 ISBN: 0-07-044002-6
The Warehouse Management Handbook, James A. Tompkins, Jerry D. Smith
Tompkins Press, 1998.
Depolama ve Depo Yönetimi, A. Zafer Acar, Emre Çakmak, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2. Baskı. 2013
“Essentials of Inventory Management” , Max Müller
“Global Logistics Management” , Competitive Advantage for the 21st Century, Kent N. Gourdin
“Inventory Control and Management” , Donald Waters
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References: |
Tedarik Zinciri ve Lojistik Yönetimi, Erdal Nebol, Tanyeri Uslu, Ezgi Uzel, Beta Yayınları, 3. Baskı, 2013.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Explains basic, theoretical and practical information about logistics management. |
3 |
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1.1 Defines the purchasing and procurement processes. |
3 |
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1.2 Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes. |
5 |
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1.3 Lists the requirements of inventory management. |
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1.4 Explains the operational processes of all types of transport and intermodal transport. |
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1.5 Matches effectively the current information and communication technologies required by logistics management. |
3 |
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1.6 Recalls both national and international legislation and regulations related to logistics area. |
3 |
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1.7 Explains the occupational health and safety, environmental protection, quality and continuous improvement procedures which are deemed necessary in the field of logistics. |
5 |
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Interprets the supply chain management philosophy. |
3 |
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2.1 Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain. |
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2.2 Indicates the importance of information sharing and trust in the supply chain. |
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2.3 Associates all logistics activities within the framework of cooperation in supply chain management. |
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2.4 Explains sustainable supply chain management. |
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Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge required by national and international business and trade.
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3.1 Interpret the knowledge of the country and the world economy. |
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3.2 Explains the basic business functions and business processes. |
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3.3 Recall the basic information about customs procedures. |
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3.4 Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.). |
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4) |
Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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5) |
Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society. |
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5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems. |
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5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility. |
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5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field. |
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5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.
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5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation. |
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5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur. |
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5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1). |
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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 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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42 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
20 |
40 |
Midterms |
1 |
16 |
16 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
- |
116 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
158 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
7 |