SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50413MEEOZ-LOG0062	Warehousing and Inventory Management	1	Spring	3	0	3	7

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

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

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)

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) In this course, students identify, comprehend, and explain the various factors of warehousing operation fundamentals.

2) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse storage and retrieval systems.

3) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse order picking operation philosophies and processes.

4) In this course, students understand, identify, and explain the various warehouse equipment requirements along with advantages and disadvantages of each.

5) In this course, students understand, identify, and measure various warehouse performance activities and practice results.

6) In this course, students recognize and evaluate different emerging technologies in computerization of modern and future warehousing.

7) In this course, students know the advantages and disadvantages of holding stock.

8) In this course, students know common locator systems.

9) In this course, students know inventory control systems.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) In this course, students know the economic order quantity formula and how to apply it.

2) In this course, students know and apply the MRP system

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.)

1) Students have learnt contemporary inventory control methods

2) Students can carry out research about current production system

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Warehouse Management	Course Notes
2)	Warehouse Activity Profiling	Courses Notes
3)	Warehouse Layout and Design	Course Notes
4)	Materials Handling Systems	Course Notes
5)	Measuring and Benchmarking Warehouse Performance	Course Notes
6)	Warehouse Management and Productivity	Course Notes
7)	Technology and Systems For Warehouse Management	Course Notes
8)	Midterm
9)	Introduction to Inventory Management	Course Notes
10)	Inventory Positioning	Course Notes
11)	Common Placement Theories	Course Notes
12)	ABC Analysis	Course Notes
13)	Economic Order Quantity	Course Notes
14)	Dependent Demand - Materials Requirement Planning	Course Notes

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

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

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

References:

Tedarik Zinciri ve Lojistik Yönetimi, Erdal Nebol, Tanyeri Uslu, Ezgi Uzel, Beta Yayınları, 3. Baskı, 2013.

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				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11
CLO12
CLO13

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 basic, theoretical and practical information about logistics management.	3
	1.1 Defines the purchasing and procurement processes.	3
	1.2 Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes.	5
	1.3 Lists the requirements of inventory management.	5
	1.4 Explains the operational processes of all types of transport and intermodal transport.
	1.5 Matches effectively the current information and communication technologies required by logistics management.	3
	1.6 Recalls both national and international legislation and regulations related to logistics area.	3
	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
2)	Interprets the supply chain management philosophy.	3
	2.1 Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain.
	2.2 Indicates the importance of information sharing and trust in the supply chain.	3
	2.3 Associates all logistics activities within the framework of cooperation in supply chain management.	4
	2.4 Explains sustainable supply chain management.
3)	Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge required by national and international business and trade.	3
	3.1 Interpret the knowledge of the country and the world economy.
	3.2 Explains the basic business functions and business processes.	3
	3.3 Recall the basic information about customs procedures.
	3.4 Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.).
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
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.
	5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems.
	5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility.
	5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field.
	5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.
	5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation.
	5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning.
	5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency.
	5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur.
	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).

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.)

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50.00
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	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	-	-	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