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.

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