Instructor:        Metin Türkay

Office:                 ENG-205

Phone:               1586

E-Mail:                mturkay [@] ku.edu.tr

Classes:             Tu&Th 08:30-09:45, SOS-Z27

Office Hours:     Mo&We 10:00-11:30; Tu&Th 13:00-14:30

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Brief Description

Application and development of mathematical modeling tools for the analysis of strategic, tactical, and operational supply-chain problems. Mathematical programming formulations for integrated planning of capacity and demand in a supply chain. Planning and managing inventories in multi-level systems, centralized versus decentralized control of supply chain inventories. Models and algorithms for transportation and logistics systems design and analysis. Supply chain coordination issues and achieving coordination through contracts. The role of information technology and enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Advanced Planning and Optimization software.

Main Textbook

Chopra, S., P. Miendl, "Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations", 7^th Ed., 2019, Pearson, New Jersey.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to expose the students to the principles of supply chain management. The following topics will be covered in detail:

- Application and development of mathematical modeling tools for the analysis of strategic, tactical, and operational supply-chain problems.

- Mathematical programming formulations for integrated planning of capacity and demand in a supply chain.

- Planning and managing inventories in multi-level systems, centralized versus decentralized control of supply chain inventories.

- Models and algorithms for transportation and logistics systems design and analysis.

- Supply chain coordination issues and achieving coordination through contracts.

Learning Outcomes

The students are expected to acquire the following skills in this course:

- Develop a fundamental understanding of supply chain management,

- Understand basic principles and strategies for inventory management,

- Distinguish among different strategies and models for supply chain integration,

- Establish models for logistics network planning,

- Compare the benefits of centralized and decentralized distribution strategies,

- Evaluate the value of information for performance assessment of supply chains,

- Examine the details of strategic alliances for purchasing, production and distribution,

- Demonstrate hands-on problem solving skills using a variety of computer software.

Teaching Methods

The course incorporates 3 distinct activities to facilitate teaching:

1. Lectures: Includes interactive discussion of material to be covered in the course.

2. Individual Assignments: Students are assigned with homework or term projects that they have to complete on their own.

3. Teamwork: Half of the assignments and case analysis are carried out with groups of 3 students.

Workload Breakdown

The students are expected to spend the following number of hours in this course:

Homework and Computer Exercises

Homework is assigned to expose students to more complex problems and facilitate understanding of the material covered in lectures, and to evaluate their abilities and knowledge. Students should be prepared to spend considerable time for completing homework. Students are expected to submit their homework before the due date and time. In addition, there are computer exercises for modeling and solution of different supply chain problems.  The aim of the computer exercises is to help students gain some hands-on experience with state-of-the-art software.  The computer exercises must be submitted by the announced deadline.

Failing to submit homework and computer exercises on time will result in 25% grade reduction for each late day.

Exams

Exams for this course are targeted at evaluating the performance of students.  So no form of information exchange during the exams will be permitted.  There will always be a reasonable time limit at the exams.  There is a Midterm exam during the semester and a Final exam at the end of the semester.

Term Projects and Project Presentations

Research topics that highlight the current problems in Supply Chain Management and Logistics will be announced in the beginning of the semester. The students are asked to make groups of two and choose one of the research topics announced and put together a model for the solution of the problem and prepare a report of not more than 10 typed double-spaced pages (plus exhibits) that summarizes their project.  Students will also make a 20-minute presentation of their term projects in class.

Assessment Methods

Course Outline

Note: Topics to be covered and grade percentages may be modified by the course instructor.

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Attendance Policy

All students are required to attend classes and discussion sessions such as tutorials, labs and problem sessions.  The course instructor will take attendance. 

The students who fail to attend 1/3 of classes and discussion sessions may get an automatic F.