STORAGE AND INVENTORY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULT203	STORAGE AND INVENTORY	3	3	3	6

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:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic concepts of storage and warehouse management in Modern Logistics activities and to teach the importance of warehouse in logistics system.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in setting and use of storage space optimally, information about the tools used in storage.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the criteria of storage location selection, storage types and storage equipment.
Define shelf systems and handling equipment.
Define the definition and types of inventory.
Define inventory control systems.
Remember inventory cost items.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Storage Management, Storage Management and Warehouse Management Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Principles of Warehouse Management, Storage Functions and Activities	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Settlement and Storage in Warehouses	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	Material Disposal, Material Disposal Tools, Shelf Systems.	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Automatic Material Disposal and Selection of Material Disposal and Shelf Systems	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Packaging and Packaging, Types of Packaging, Factors Affecting Packaging Selection	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Packaging Cost, Packaging Methodology	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	Reading	Marking and Labeling of Packages and Safety in Warehouses	Lecture & Question and Answer
9	Reading	Introduction to Inventory Management, Demand Types and Characteristics, Demand Analysis and Analysis Methods	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Inventory Coding, Inventory Costs	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Inventory Types, Inventory Control and Monitoring	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading	Stockless Material Management (JIT) Method	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading	Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Method	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading	ABC Analysis in Inventory Control	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Görçün, Ö. F. (2017). Depo ve Envanter Yönetimi, (2. Baskı), Beta Basım Yayım.
Acar, Z. & Çakmak, E. (2013). Depolama ve Depo Yönetimi, (2. Baskı), Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of International Logistics and Transportation				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with other fields in Social Sciences					4
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.				3
2	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of International Logistics and Transportation and to use this information for personal studies				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of International Logistics and Transportation with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.				3
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of International Logistics and Transportation and to offer solutions for each.				3
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of International Logistics and Transportation in professional life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of International Logistics and Transportation by using effective presentation and communication techniques.			2
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of International Logistics and Transportation			2
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.			2
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.			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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	152