The main objective of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations of the concept of innovation, innovation processes, and how innovation is managed as a strategic competitive advantage in businesses. It aims to develop students' innovative mindset and equip them with the skills to implement and manage innovative ideas, especially in sectors with intensive operational processes such as logistics and supply chain management.

This course begins with fundamental concepts such as the definition, types, sources, and process models of innovation. In the following stages, creating a corporate innovation culture, new product and service development processes, open innovation approaches, technological innovation management, and intellectual property rights (patents, etc.) are examined. In the final part of the course, digital transformation in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management, Industry 4.0, and sectoral innovation applications (IoT, autonomous systems, smart logistics) are discussed through case studies to ensure the translation of theory into practice.