Vocatıonal School
Logıstıcs

Course Information

PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND PLANNING
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
LOJ248 Spring 2 0 2 2

Prerequisites and co-requisites Absent
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Lecturer Ayşe GÜNGÖR
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course To provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills about the planning of distribution channels covering a wide range of logistics activities during the stages up to the customer in Supply Chains.
Contents of the Course Supply Chain Management- Distribution Management Relationship, Distribution Channel Concept, Distribution Channels and Logistics Distribution Center, Distribution Strategy and Major Distribution Policies, Physical Distribution and Functions, Marketing Distribution Management Relationship, Industrial Markets, Distribution Channel Design, Transportation Model Applications, Circular Expedition, Sectoral Applications, Distribution Channels, Marketing Channels, Main Distribution Channel Members, Management of Conflicts in Distribution Channels, Criteria in Distribution Channel Selection in Industrial Markets, Introduction to Routing, Single Vehicle Routing Applications, Multi-Vehicle Routing Applications

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Defines / explains the basic concepts of logistics functions and distribution channels
2 Stages of logistics processes of distribution channels
3 Explains the importance of distribution channels in logistics processes.
4 They follow distribution channels and processes manage
5 Develops solution proposals by examining the basic problems arising from the implementation of logistics distribution functions.
6 Recognize the resources (vehicles, equipment, people, facilities, etc.) benefiting from the distribution channels
7 In line with the objectives and responsibilities of the logistics operator, it carries out the operation of the distribution channels and effective efficient management.
8 It develops a solution proposal for the problems encountered during the execution of the distribution function

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Supply Chain Management - Distribution Management Relationship Oral Presentation
2 Distribution Channel Concept, Distribution Channels and Logistics Oral Presentation
3 Distribution Center, Distribution Strategy and Major Distribution Policies, Physical Distribution and Functions Oral Presentation
4 Marketing-Distribution Management Relationship, Industrial Markets Oral Presentation
5 Distribution Channel Design Oral Presentation
6 Introduction to Transportation Models Oral Presentation
7 Transportation Models Applications Oral Presentation
8 Midterm
9 Cross Shipment and Circular Expedition, Sectoral Applications Oral Presentation
10 Distribution Channel, Marketing Channel, Major Distribution Channel Members Oral Presentation
11 Management of Conflicts in Distribution Channels, Critics in the Choice of Distribution Channels in Industrial Markets Oral Presentation
12 Introduction to Route Oral Presentation
13 Single Vehicle Routing Applications Oral Presentation
14 Multi-Vehicle Routing Applications Oral Presentation
15 General Review Oral Presentation
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Ahmet H. Eroğlu, Distribution Channels Selection and Design in Industrial Operations, Noble Publication Distribution, 2005
2 Ö.Faruk Görçün,Supply Chain Management,Beta Publication

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Defines / explains the basic concepts of logistics functions and distribution channels 1͵2 1͵2
2 Stages of logistics processes of distribution channels 1͵2 1͵2
3 Explains the importance of distribution channels in logistics processes. 3 1͵2
4 They follow distribution channels and processes manage 7 1͵2
5 Develops solution proposals by examining the basic problems arising from the implementation of logistics distribution functions. 2͵3͵6 1͵2
6 Recognize the resources (vehicles, equipment, people, facilities, etc.) benefiting from the distribution channels 10 1͵2
7 In line with the objectives and responsibilities of the logistics operator, it carries out the operation of the distribution channels and effective efficient management. 2͵5͵8 1͵2
8 It develops a solution proposal for the problems encountered during the execution of the distribution function 2͵5͵8 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 2 28
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 1 14
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 7 7
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 9 9
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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