Logistics Modeling and Optimization Techniques

Course Code:

ATR 471

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to present the models used in effective logistics and supply chain management and to learn how to model, solve and interpret the solutions for problems related to the supply chain management and logistics.

Course Content:

Linear programming models, network models, modelling in logistics, sensitivity analysis, multi-objective modelling, logistics performance measurement and improvement.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Be able to model a logistics system.	1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3, 12	A, C
Be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modelling techniques.	4, 5, 7	1, 2, 3, 12	A, C
Be able to solve a logistics model.	8, 10, 11	1, 2, 3, 12	A, C
Be able to interpret the results of a solution.	13, 14, 15	1, 2, 3, 12	A, C
Be able to use sensitivity analysis techniques for optimization problems.	16, 17, 18	1, 2, 3, 12	A, C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Modelling with linear programming	Textbook
2	The simplex method	Textbook
3	Sensitivity analysis	Textbook
4	Duality and post-optimal analysis	Textbook
5	Transportation models	Textbook
6	Transportation algorithms	Textbook
7	Midterm
8	Network models	Textbook
9	Network algorithms	Textbook
10	Goal programming	Textbook
11	Integer linear programming	Textbook
12	Cases for modelling	Cases
13	Term project presentation
14	Term project presentation
15	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Taha, H.A., Operations Research, Seventh edition, Prentice Hall, 2003

Winston, W.L., Operations Reserch Applications and Algorithms, Fourth edition, Thomson, 2004.

Hillier F.S., Lieberman, G.J., Introduction to operations research, Sixth edition, McGraw Hill, 1995.

Winston, W.L., Albright S.C., Practical Management Science, 3rd Edition, South-Western, 2009.

Additional Resources

-

Material Sharing

Documents	Powerpoint slides of topics covered during the course
Assignments	Application of logistics planning and modelling techniques
Exams	-

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	50
Quizzes	-	-
Assignment	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Business concepts and information to assess and to be able to analyze problems, identify and to propose solutions based on research.					X
2	Manage logistics and transport current and emerging trends in the vocational track as proof of English proficiency.				X
3	International relations, maintain, monitor current and emerging trends in the selected competen cies to master a second foreign language.			X
4	Producers and trade companies, supply chain processes to plan to be able to., coordinate, execute and controls				X
5	On road transport with mid-level managerial knowledge and skills to be able to.				X
6	Air transport in the mid-level managerial knowledge and skills to be able to.				X
7	Mid-level management in maritime transport with the knowledge and skills to be able to				X
8	Processes of international combined transport plan, to coordinate, execute and controls need to be able to				X
9	Compatible with the team members carry out a study vocational subjects.				X
10	Logistics and transport processes, awareness of social responsibility and ethical values sufficient to carry out the faithful to have knowledge of legal and regulatory	X
11	Understand and manage social and professional relationships, and these ideas put into practice to produce innovative and creative ideas,	X
12	Space-related issues and share knowledge about the people and their thoughts, supported by qualitative and quantitative data solutions to problems, orally and in writing, effectively transfer.				X
13	According to the project schedule deadlines to prepare and carry out appropriate work program		X
14	Related to the planning and management of supply chain and logistics processes to have the ability to take advantage of information technology					X
15	Analytical decision-making methods, quantitative methods, identifying problems and offering solutions.					X
16	Stages of the research process in the field of scientific research subject to perform in accordance with				X
17	To resolve the current issues related to the subject area, and produce projects that will create new opportunities, community and colleagues share information related to the profession subjects.					X
18	To adopt professional and ethical rules, to have social sensitivity.	X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	13	4	42
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Case Presentation	1	30	30
Final examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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