International Trade and Logistics Distance Education Non-Thesis

LaSalle Programmes

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70413METUZ-MTL0052	Warehouse and Inventory Management	1	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. EZGİ UZEL AYDINOCAK
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Profesör Dr. EZGİ UZEL AYDINOCAK
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to help students to understand warehouse functions, processes, organization and operations. It includes analysis of warehouse location, operation, management, controls, procedures, finance, security, cargo/materials handling, and productivity along with introducing the students to the fundamental nature of inventory from a financial, physical, forecasting, and operational standpoint.

Course Content:

Inventory policy; Inventory control techniques; Inventory cost analysis and control; Economic order quantityand safety stock; Warehouse location selection, space calculation and layout design; Core and supporting activities in
warehouse; Cold chain; Material handling equipment; Ethics in inventory and warehouse management; Performance measurement, information and technology; Interesting topics and case study in inventory and warehouse management

Course Specific Rules

None

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) Students taking this course define, comprehend and explain the operations in the warehouse.
2) Students taking this course know the transport equipments and racking systems used in the warehouse.
3) Students taking this course evaluate the warehouse design in a strategic, tactical and operational dimensions.
4) Students taking this course know the advantages and disadvantages of keeping stock throughout the supply chain with stock types and stock costs.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Students taking this course define the criteria and apply the techniques used in the warehouse location selection.
2) Students taking this course apply the techniques used in warehouse design.
3) Students taking this course know the concepts of dependent and independent demand, and apply the Economic Order Quantity and MRP methods.
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)	Role and Importance of Warehousing in Supply Chains	Course notes	None
2)	Warehouse Management and Competitive Advantage	Course Notes
3)	Warehousing Decision and Outsourcing	Course Notes	None
4)	Warehouse Operations and Industrial Storage Techniques	Course Notes
5)	Classification of Materials to be Stored and Types of Warehouses	Course notes	None
6)	Warehouse Transport Equipments and Racking Systems	Course Notes	none
7)	Warehouse Location Selection I	Course Notes	None
8)	Mid-Term Exam
9)	Warehouse Location Selection II	Course Notes
10)	Warehouse Design I	Course Notes
11)	Warehouse Design II	Course Notes	None
12)	Inventory Management Through Supply Chain	Course Notes	None
13)	Independent Demans and Economic Order Quantity	Course Notes	None
14)	Dependent Demand and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)	Course notes	None

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

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1		KPLO 2					KPLO 3		KPLO 4
CLOs/PLOs	1	2	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	1	2	3
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

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)	Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge necessary for International trade and logistics.	5
	1.1 Explains the basic functions and approaches in this area.	5
	1.2 Evaluates different processes in this field with a systematic perspective.	5
2)	It also improves its vision of problem solving by making use of the case method on different topics in international trade and logistics.	3
	2.1 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in the fields of international trade and logistics with a visionary approach.	3
	2.2 Improves problem solving and scientific decision making skills in individual and team works.	2
	2.3 It develops business strategies that may be suitable for different conditions.	4
	2.4 Understands the need to adapt to the developments in the business and technology world.	3
	2.5 Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in the business environment.	2

3)	Can use theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making effectively and report the outputs with an analytical approach.	5
	3.1 Solves the problems faced in the field by analyzing them with an analytical approach.	5
	3.2 Gains the competence to produce projects that can create new opportunities in different fields.	3
4)	It meets the expectations in the field of international trade and logistics with its competencies.	4
	4.1 It develops work study, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, independent decision making and taking responsibility.	4
	4.2 Information; uses it to gain cultural awareness by evaluating with a critical and solution-oriented approach.	5
	4.3 Associates the changes in the field with a visionary and ethical understanding with quality and cultural values.	4

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
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

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
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS

CLO1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

-Lectures

-Midterm

-Discussion

-Presentation

-Case Study

-Final Exam

-Problem Solving

-Quiz

-Demonstration

-Report Evaluation

-Views

-Homework Evaluation

-Laboratory

-Oral Exam

-Reading

-Thesis Defense

-Homework

-Jury Evaluation

-Project Preparation

-Practice Exam

-Thesis Preparation

-Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace

-Peer Education

-Active Participation in Class

-Seminar

- Participation in Discussions

-Technical Visit

-Course Conference

-Brain Storming

-Questions Answers

-Individual and Group Work

-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation