One of the aims of this course is to provide theoretical information about distribution strategies, main components in physical distribution, distribution costs, distribution channel alternatives and distribution channel selection. In addition, it is aimed to develop problem solving skills in physical distribution. Another purpose is to provide guidance with examples on how to select a physical distribution component and how to monitor the performance of this component.
Course Content
This course contains; Supply Chain Management Evolution and Processes,Problem Solving Skills, Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts,Distribution Logistics Concept and Its Role in Value Creation,Distribution Strategies,Main Components in Physical Distribution; Basics,Main Components of Physical Distribution; Details,Distribution Costs,Distribution Channel Selection,Alternatives in Distribution Channels,Single Channel, Multi-Channel, Integrated Multi-Channel Distribution Structures,Outsourcing in Distribution Channels,How to Select a Physical Distribution Component and Evaluate the Component's Performance?,What are Information and Communication Technologies in Supply Chain? Examining the Case Study and In-Class Discussion on the General Content of the Course,Students' Homework Submissions and Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Defines the concepts of Problem Solving Skills, Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management.
1.1 Explains how to approach problems related to logistics management and defines root cause analysis.
1.2 Explains supply chain management processes.
2. Explains the concept of distribution logistics and the role of this concept in creating value.
2.1 Defines distribution strategies.
2.2 Defines and explains the main components in physical distribution.
3. Define and explain distribution costs.
4. Explains physical distribution channels planning in detail.
4.1 Defines and explains the channel selection stages.
4.2 Defines distribution channel alternatives and structures.
4.3 Defines outsourcing in distribution.
5. Explains how to select a physical distribution component and monitor the performance of this component.
6. Explain the importance of information and communication technologies in physical distribution.
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Supply Chain Management Evolution and Processes
Pre-reading the book
2
Problem Solving Skills, Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts
Pre-reading the book
3
Distribution Logistics Concept and Its Role in Value Creation
Pre-reading the book
4
Distribution Strategies
Pre-reading the book
5
Main Components in Physical Distribution; Basics
Pre-reading the book
6
Main Components of Physical Distribution; Details
Pre-reading the book
7
Distribution Costs
Pre-reading the book
8
Distribution Channel Selection
Pre-reading the book
9
Alternatives in Distribution Channels
Pre-reading the book
10
Single Channel, Multi-Channel, Integrated Multi-Channel Distribution Structures
Pre-reading the book
11
Outsourcing in Distribution Channels
Pre-reading the book
12
How to Select a Physical Distribution Component and Evaluate the Component's Performance?
Pre-reading the book
13
What are Information and Communication Technologies in Supply Chain? Examining the Case Study and In-Class Discussion on the General Content of the Course
Pre-reading the book
14
Students' Homework Submissions and Presentations
Pre-reading the book
Resources
The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management, Alan Rushton, Phill Croucher, Peter Baker, KoganPage, 5th Edition, 2014
Supply Chain Management, Background, Development and Current Applications, Assoc.Prof.Dr. M.Hakan Keskin, Nobel Academic Publishing, 1st Edition, February 2015
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında teorik bilgileri tanımlar.
X
2
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli matematiksel ve istatistiki yöntemleri anlatır.
X
3
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli en az bir bilgisayar programını kullanır.
X
4
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli olan mesleki yabancı dil yeterliliğini gösterir.
X
5
Alanına dair projeler hazırlar ve takım çalışmalarını yönetir.
X
6
Mesleki alanda yaşam boyu öğrenmenin bilinciyle uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gelişmeleri izleyerek kendini sürekli yenileyip edindiği bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel olarak değerlendirir.
X
7
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında teorik ve uygulamaya yönelik bilgileri kullanır.
X
8
En az A1 düzeyinde bir yabancı dili kullanarak güncel teknolojileri takip eder, sözlü/yazılı iletişim kurar.
X
9
Örgüt/kurumsal, iş ve toplumsal etik değerlerini benimser ve kullanır.
10
Topluma hizmet duyarlılığı çerçevesinde, sosyal sorumluluk ilkelerini benimser ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır.
11
Disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütebilmek için farklı disiplinlerde temel bilgileri ve verileri analiz ederek alanında kullanır.
12
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi sektörlerindeki sorunlar karşısında hem mikro hem makro çerçevede uygun öneriler sunar.
X
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
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNLES and PLANING
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Gonca Reyhan AKKARTAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Sinan APAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
One of the aims of this course is to provide theoretical information about distribution strategies, main components in physical distribution, distribution costs, distribution channel alternatives and distribution channel selection. In addition, it is aimed to develop problem solving skills in physical distribution. Another purpose is to provide guidance with examples on how to select a physical distribution component and how to monitor the performance of this component.
Course Content
This course contains; Supply Chain Management Evolution and Processes,Problem Solving Skills, Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts,Distribution Logistics Concept and Its Role in Value Creation,Distribution Strategies,Main Components in Physical Distribution; Basics,Main Components of Physical Distribution; Details,Distribution Costs,Distribution Channel Selection,Alternatives in Distribution Channels,Single Channel, Multi-Channel, Integrated Multi-Channel Distribution Structures,Outsourcing in Distribution Channels,How to Select a Physical Distribution Component and Evaluate the Component's Performance?,What are Information and Communication Technologies in Supply Chain? Examining the Case Study and In-Class Discussion on the General Content of the Course,Students' Homework Submissions and Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Defines the concepts of Problem Solving Skills, Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management.
1.1 Explains how to approach problems related to logistics management and defines root cause analysis.
1.2 Explains supply chain management processes.
2. Explains the concept of distribution logistics and the role of this concept in creating value.
2.1 Defines distribution strategies.
2.2 Defines and explains the main components in physical distribution.
3. Define and explain distribution costs.
4. Explains physical distribution channels planning in detail.
4.1 Defines and explains the channel selection stages.
4.2 Defines distribution channel alternatives and structures.
4.3 Defines outsourcing in distribution.
5. Explains how to select a physical distribution component and monitor the performance of this component.
6. Explain the importance of information and communication technologies in physical distribution.
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Supply Chain Management Evolution and Processes
Pre-reading the book
2
Problem Solving Skills, Logistics and Supply Chain Concepts
Pre-reading the book
3
Distribution Logistics Concept and Its Role in Value Creation
Pre-reading the book
4
Distribution Strategies
Pre-reading the book
5
Main Components in Physical Distribution; Basics
Pre-reading the book
6
Main Components of Physical Distribution; Details
Pre-reading the book
7
Distribution Costs
Pre-reading the book
8
Distribution Channel Selection
Pre-reading the book
9
Alternatives in Distribution Channels
Pre-reading the book
10
Single Channel, Multi-Channel, Integrated Multi-Channel Distribution Structures
Pre-reading the book
11
Outsourcing in Distribution Channels
Pre-reading the book
12
How to Select a Physical Distribution Component and Evaluate the Component's Performance?
Pre-reading the book
13
What are Information and Communication Technologies in Supply Chain? Examining the Case Study and In-Class Discussion on the General Content of the Course
Pre-reading the book
14
Students' Homework Submissions and Presentations
Pre-reading the book
Resources
The Handbook of Logistics & Distribution Management, Alan Rushton, Phill Croucher, Peter Baker, KoganPage, 5th Edition, 2014
Supply Chain Management, Background, Development and Current Applications, Assoc.Prof.Dr. M.Hakan Keskin, Nobel Academic Publishing, 1st Edition, February 2015
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında teorik bilgileri tanımlar.
X
2
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli matematiksel ve istatistiki yöntemleri anlatır.
X
3
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli en az bir bilgisayar programını kullanır.
X
4
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gerekli olan mesleki yabancı dil yeterliliğini gösterir.
X
5
Alanına dair projeler hazırlar ve takım çalışmalarını yönetir.
X
6
Mesleki alanda yaşam boyu öğrenmenin bilinciyle uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında gelişmeleri izleyerek kendini sürekli yenileyip edindiği bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel olarak değerlendirir.
X
7
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi alanında teorik ve uygulamaya yönelik bilgileri kullanır.
X
8
En az A1 düzeyinde bir yabancı dili kullanarak güncel teknolojileri takip eder, sözlü/yazılı iletişim kurar.
X
9
Örgüt/kurumsal, iş ve toplumsal etik değerlerini benimser ve kullanır.
10
Topluma hizmet duyarlılığı çerçevesinde, sosyal sorumluluk ilkelerini benimser ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır.
11
Disiplinler arası çalışmalar yürütebilmek için farklı disiplinlerde temel bilgileri ve verileri analiz ederek alanında kullanır.
12
Uluslararası lojistik ve tedarik zinciri yönetimi sektörlerindeki sorunlar karşısında hem mikro hem makro çerçevede uygun öneriler sunar.
