Information Package / Course Catalogue
Supply Chain Analysis
Course Code: LYM506
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Supply Chain is a whole which comprises suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, logistics service providers and retailers taking part in all processes starting from first raw material to consumer and recycling process. Supply Chain Management is an approach which integrates suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, logistics service providers and retailers to fulfill customer service level in lowest cost. In this course basic characteristics and solution methods of supply chain management are explained.

Course Content

Supply Chain(SC) Concept, Bullwhip Effect, Supply Chain Management(SCM), Differences Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management, SC Complexity and SC Principles, 3A SCM, Reverse and Green SCM, SC Planning, Network Design, Demand Forecasting, Production Planning, Distribution Planning, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), SCOR Model

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Kamil BİRCAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Supply Chain Concept and its diffrenceses from Logistics Concept
2.Main Problems in Supply Chain Management
3.Understanding Applied Solutions in Supply Chain Management
4.Designing a Supply Chain of a Simple Product
5.Analysing the bullwhip effect
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tanyaş, M., Düzgün, M., 2012, Uluslararası Lojistik: Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara, ISBN: 978-605-133-210-9
2.Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., Simchi-Levi, E., 2007, Designing and Managing the Supply Chain; Concepts, Strategies and Cases, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Main Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Supply Chain Examples: Zara, McDonalds, etc.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bullwhip Effect and Prevention Methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Differenceses Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Comparison of Traditional Management and Supply Chain Management, Evolution of Supply Chain Management
Week 5 - Theoretical
Supply Chain Paradigms, Strategies and Objectives
Week 6 - Theoretical
SC Complexity and SC Principles, 3A Supply Chain
Week 7 - Theoretical
Supply Chain Management Models, SCOR Model, GSCf Model, Organization Charts, Key Performance Indicators
Week 8 - Theoretical
Supply Chain Planning, Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) Model, Sales and Operations (S&OP) Cycle
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Demand Planning, Supply Chain Network Design,
Week 12 - Theoretical
Production Planning
Week 13 - Theoretical
Distribution Resources Planning (DRP II)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Vendor Managed Inventory(VMI)
Week 15 - Theoretical
Reverse and Green SCM
Week 16 - Final Exam
Finals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Individual Work130226
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
1
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3
2
3
2
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
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2
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3
3
3
3
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5
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4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026