Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Bura Sabiha KELEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Aynur ÖNÜR ASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course; within the scope of international logistics; to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for effective use of land, air, sea, railway, pipeline transportation types to the students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. International Logistics Concept, Deinition and History ,2. The Dimensions of the International Logistics, The Size of the Geographical Integration, The size of Sectoral Integration, The Size of the Functional Integration.,3. International Load Carrying and Importance, Trade and Equipment Balance, Transport Type Selection, Load properties, Transportation Organizations.,4. Composite transport in international scale, dimensions of the composite transport,use of containers in composite transport, benefits of composite transport.,5. Roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections a international scale,6. The Concept of the Logistics Base, Logistics Base Types,The Basic Features of the Logistics Bases,Development of Demand in the Logistics Base in the Areas of Dynamics.,7. International Logistics and Global Supply Chains,8. Consolidation Location Determination in International Logistics,9. Game Theory,10. Location of Turkey Among International Transportation Networks,11. Logistics Performance Index (LPI),12. Current Developments in International Logistics, Trends and Strategies,13. Insurance, Damage and Security in International Logistics ,14.Clusters in International Logistics and Road Map of Turkey as a Logistics Base. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to define the concept of international logistics. | 19, 9 | A, G |
| 1.1 Defines the concept of International Logistics. | ||
| 1.2 Explains the Development of the Concept of International Logistics. | ||
| 2. Will be able to List the dimensions of International Logistics. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 2.1 Evaluates the size of the geographical Integration | ||
| 2.2 Defines the Sectoral Integration Dimension. | ||
| 2.3 Interprets the Functional Integration Dimension. | ||
| 3. Will be able to name the importance of International Load Carrying. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 3.1 Interprets trade and equipment balance. | ||
| 3.2 Lists the Transport Type Selection. | ||
| 3.3 Plans Transportation Organizations. | ||
| 4. Will be able to define composite transport in International Dimension. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 4.1 Categorizes the dimensions of Mixed Transportation. | ||
| 4.2 Define the use of containers in composite transport. | ||
| 4.3 Summarizes the benefits of mixed transportation. | ||
| 5. Will be able to analyze the roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections in International Dimension. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 5.1 Defines international road transportation. | ||
| 5.2 Defines the maritime transport on an international scale. | ||
| 5.3 Defines the railway transport on an international scale. | ||
| 5.4 Defines the pipeline transport on an international scale. | ||
| 6. Will be able to give examples about Logistics Base Concept. | 23, 9 | A, G |
| 6.1 Names the concept of Logistics Base. | ||
| 6.2 Lists the types of logistics base. | ||
| 6.3 Lists the basic properties of Logistics Bases. | ||
| 6.4 Defines the demand of dynamics of the Development of Logistics Base Areas. | ||
| 7. Will be able to interpret to Roadmap o Turkey as a Logistics Base. | 13, 19, 5, 9 | A, E, F, G |
| 7.1 Determines transforming Transportation Policies in Turkey. | ||
| 7.2 Interprets Transportation Action Plans in Turkey. |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. International Logistics Concept, Deinition and History | |
| 2 | 2. The Dimensions of the International Logistics, The Size of the Geographical Integration, The size of Sectoral Integration, The Size of the Functional Integration. | |
| 3 | 3. International Load Carrying and Importance, Trade and Equipment Balance, Transport Type Selection, Load properties, Transportation Organizations. | |
| 4 | 4. Composite transport in international scale, dimensions of the composite transport,use of containers in composite transport, benefits of composite transport. | |
| 5 | 5. Roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections a international scale | |
| 6 | 6. The Concept of the Logistics Base, Logistics Base Types,The Basic Features of the Logistics Bases,Development of Demand in the Logistics Base in the Areas of Dynamics. | |
| 7 | 7. International Logistics and Global Supply Chains | |
| 8 | 8. Consolidation Location Determination in International Logistics | |
| 9 | 9. Game Theory | |
| 10 | 10. Location of Turkey Among International Transportation Networks | |
| 11 | 11. Logistics Performance Index (LPI) | |
| 12 | 12. Current Developments in International Logistics, Trends and Strategies | |
| 13 | 13. Insurance, Damage and Security in International Logistics | |
| 14 | 14.Clusters in International Logistics and Road Map of Turkey as a Logistics Base |
| Resources |
| Lecturer Notes and ppt. INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS ( GLOBAL SUPPLY CHANGE MANAGEMENT) Douglas Long Springer |
| Douglas Long, Uluslararası Lojistik Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Uygulamaları, Nobel Yayınları. Kent Gourdin, Global Logistics Management: A Competitive Advantage fort he 21’st Century, Blackwell Publishing. Murat Erdal, Küresel Lojistik, UTİKAD Yayınları. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.). | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues. | X | |||||
| 5 | Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws. | X | |||||
| 7 | Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices. | X | |||||
| 8 | Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector. | X | |||||
| 9 | Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date. | ||||||
| 10 | Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics. | X | |||||
| 11 | Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 12 | Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful. | X | |||||
| 13 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. | ||||||
| 14 | Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level. | ||||||
| 15 | Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective. | ||||||
| 16 | Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 123 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(123/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Bura Sabiha KELEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Aynur ÖNÜR ASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course; within the scope of international logistics; to acquire necessary knowledge and skills for effective use of land, air, sea, railway, pipeline transportation types to the students. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. International Logistics Concept, Deinition and History ,2. The Dimensions of the International Logistics, The Size of the Geographical Integration, The size of Sectoral Integration, The Size of the Functional Integration.,3. International Load Carrying and Importance, Trade and Equipment Balance, Transport Type Selection, Load properties, Transportation Organizations.,4. Composite transport in international scale, dimensions of the composite transport,use of containers in composite transport, benefits of composite transport.,5. Roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections a international scale,6. The Concept of the Logistics Base, Logistics Base Types,The Basic Features of the Logistics Bases,Development of Demand in the Logistics Base in the Areas of Dynamics.,7. International Logistics and Global Supply Chains,8. Consolidation Location Determination in International Logistics,9. Game Theory,10. Location of Turkey Among International Transportation Networks,11. Logistics Performance Index (LPI),12. Current Developments in International Logistics, Trends and Strategies,13. Insurance, Damage and Security in International Logistics ,14.Clusters in International Logistics and Road Map of Turkey as a Logistics Base. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to define the concept of international logistics. | 19, 9 | A, G |
| 1.1 Defines the concept of International Logistics. | ||
| 1.2 Explains the Development of the Concept of International Logistics. | ||
| 2. Will be able to List the dimensions of International Logistics. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 2.1 Evaluates the size of the geographical Integration | ||
| 2.2 Defines the Sectoral Integration Dimension. | ||
| 2.3 Interprets the Functional Integration Dimension. | ||
| 3. Will be able to name the importance of International Load Carrying. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 3.1 Interprets trade and equipment balance. | ||
| 3.2 Lists the Transport Type Selection. | ||
| 3.3 Plans Transportation Organizations. | ||
| 4. Will be able to define composite transport in International Dimension. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 4.1 Categorizes the dimensions of Mixed Transportation. | ||
| 4.2 Define the use of containers in composite transport. | ||
| 4.3 Summarizes the benefits of mixed transportation. | ||
| 5. Will be able to analyze the roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections in International Dimension. | 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 5.1 Defines international road transportation. | ||
| 5.2 Defines the maritime transport on an international scale. | ||
| 5.3 Defines the railway transport on an international scale. | ||
| 5.4 Defines the pipeline transport on an international scale. | ||
| 6. Will be able to give examples about Logistics Base Concept. | 23, 9 | A, G |
| 6.1 Names the concept of Logistics Base. | ||
| 6.2 Lists the types of logistics base. | ||
| 6.3 Lists the basic properties of Logistics Bases. | ||
| 6.4 Defines the demand of dynamics of the Development of Logistics Base Areas. | ||
| 7. Will be able to interpret to Roadmap o Turkey as a Logistics Base. | 13, 19, 5, 9 | A, E, F, G |
| 7.1 Determines transforming Transportation Policies in Turkey. | ||
| 7.2 Interprets Transportation Action Plans in Turkey. |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. International Logistics Concept, Deinition and History | |
| 2 | 2. The Dimensions of the International Logistics, The Size of the Geographical Integration, The size of Sectoral Integration, The Size of the Functional Integration. | |
| 3 | 3. International Load Carrying and Importance, Trade and Equipment Balance, Transport Type Selection, Load properties, Transportation Organizations. | |
| 4 | 4. Composite transport in international scale, dimensions of the composite transport,use of containers in composite transport, benefits of composite transport. | |
| 5 | 5. Roads, sea routes, railways, pipeline transport and connections a international scale | |
| 6 | 6. The Concept of the Logistics Base, Logistics Base Types,The Basic Features of the Logistics Bases,Development of Demand in the Logistics Base in the Areas of Dynamics. | |
| 7 | 7. International Logistics and Global Supply Chains | |
| 8 | 8. Consolidation Location Determination in International Logistics | |
| 9 | 9. Game Theory | |
| 10 | 10. Location of Turkey Among International Transportation Networks | |
| 11 | 11. Logistics Performance Index (LPI) | |
| 12 | 12. Current Developments in International Logistics, Trends and Strategies | |
| 13 | 13. Insurance, Damage and Security in International Logistics | |
| 14 | 14.Clusters in International Logistics and Road Map of Turkey as a Logistics Base |
| Resources |
| Lecturer Notes and ppt. INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS ( GLOBAL SUPPLY CHANGE MANAGEMENT) Douglas Long Springer |
| Douglas Long, Uluslararası Lojistik Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Uygulamaları, Nobel Yayınları. Kent Gourdin, Global Logistics Management: A Competitive Advantage fort he 21’st Century, Blackwell Publishing. Murat Erdal, Küresel Lojistik, UTİKAD Yayınları. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understands the basic knowledge, concepts and current theories in the field of international logistics and supply chain management (analysis of logistics systems, purchasing, production, inventory management, warehouse and transportation management, sales and distribution, strategic partnerships, risk management, customer service, etc.). | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands the major players, conditions and dynamics in the international logistics and local logistics environment. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge in fields such as General Business, General Economics, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics and Foreign Trade. | X | |||||
| 4 | Knows Modern Logistics activities and basic legislation on these issues. | X | |||||
| 5 | Develops effective logistics and supply chain strategies using appropriate theory, tools and methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | Evaluates the legal framework shaping international logistics activities and the compliance of its activities with national and international legislation and laws. | X | |||||
| 7 | Critically evaluates logistics and supply chain management and practices. | X | |||||
| 8 | Interprets the classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and trends in the sector. | X | |||||
| 9 | Takes part in relevant communication networks to keep his/her personal and professional competence up to date. | ||||||
| 10 | Develops solutions to problems that may be encountered by using basic and current technical knowledge about logistics. | X | |||||
| 11 | Determine personal learning needs and develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 12 | Learns to learn by developing the skills of accessing logistics-related information, selecting, understanding, interpreting and using what is useful. | X | |||||
| 13 | Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people from inside and outside the organization from different cultures. | ||||||
| 14 | Communicates verbally and in writing with colleagues on logistics issues in Turkish and English at the required level. | ||||||
| 15 | Analyzes businesses from a managerial perspective. | ||||||
| 16 | Develops a versatile perspective on problems by synthesizing different ideas thanks to the applied training she/he received in the field of logistics. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |