SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT422	SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	8	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept and applications of supply chain.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the transfer of the components that affect the entire supply value chain, which affects the purchasing decisions and the supplier selection and evaluation methods, which are very important for businesses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the fundamental concepts, components, and decision-making processes of supply chain management.
Applies supplier selection and evaluation criteria to assess procurement decisions and overall supply chain performance.
Analyzes logistics, transportation, inventory, and warehousing decisions in terms of cost, efficiency, and service level trade-offs.
Evaluates supply chain strategies with respect to lean management principles, information technologies (e-supply chain), risk management, and sustainability considerations.
Designs an integrated supply chain strategy or improvement plan based on sectoral case studies, demonstrating data-driven and strategic decision-making skills.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review and Reading	Introduction to supply chain management	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Literature Review and Reading	Supply chain components and decision processes	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Literature Review and Reading	Supply chain selection performance criteria	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Literature Review and Reading	Supplier selection and evaluation	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Literature Review and Reading	Purchasing decisions	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Literature Review and Reading	Logistics and transportation management	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Literature Review and Reading	Inventory and storage management	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	Literature Review and Reading	Information technologies and e-supply chain	Lecture, Question and Answer
9	Literature Review and Reading	Review and Q&A	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review and Reading	Lean supply chain management	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Literature Review and Reading	Risk management and sustainability	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Literature Review and Reading	Sectoral case studies	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Literature Review and Reading	Sectoral case studies	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Literature Review and Reading	Review and Q&A	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Short Exam	1	20
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0