Planning and analysis of logistics systems; data collection methods; facility location/allocation; comparative analysis of different transportation modes and intermodal transportation; fleet planning and vehicle allocation; vehicle routing; other issues such as third party logistics; reverse logistics; vendor managed inventory; collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; e-business and its impact on logistics.
Logistics Systems Planning and Design (IE 430)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Industrial Engineering | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the course is to give the students a solid understanding of the analytical modeling and solution approaches in logistics planning problems and design issues in logistics systems. We will use mathematical programming approaches to model and solve the planning and control problems arising in transportation and distribution logistics, including (but not limited to) single and multiple facility location/allocation problems, logistics networks design for long-haul freight transportation, transportation modes and multi-modal transport, and vehicle routing and scheduling. We will develop and employ both exact and approximate methods to solve optimization problems and implement computerized applications. Proficiency in operations research and capability of using an optimization solver (preferably Gurobi) and coding with a computer programming language (Python or C++) are required.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- (1) identify and state the basic principles and concepts of logistics systems design;
- (2) model location problems and solve them using optimization software and tools;
- (3) develop her/his own algorithms to efficiently solve location problems;
- (4) model long-haul freight transportation problems and solve them using optimization software and tools;
- (5) develop her/his own algorithms to efficiently solve long-haul freight transportation problems;
- (6) model short-haul freight transportation problems and solve them using optimization software and tools;
- (7) develop her/his own algorithms to efficiently solve short-haul freight transportation problems;
- (8) conduct challenging technical projects that involve modeling and algorithmic solution approaches;
- (9) work in a team in managing challenging logistics systems design projects.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 1
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 1
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 3
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 5
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 4
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 5
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 3
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 3
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 3
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 3
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 3
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 40 |
| Midterm | 25 |
| Assignment | 15 |
| Participation | 5 |
| Group Project | 15 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Textbook |
Introduction to Logistics Systems Management. G. Ghiani, G. Laporte and R. Musmanno. John Wiley & Sons, 2013. (eBook available online at the Information Center) |
| Readings |
Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. G. Ghiani, G. Laporte and R. Musmanno. John Wiley & Sons, 2004. [TS161 .G45 2004] Facilities Design, 3rd edition. S. Heragu. CRC Press, 2008. [TS177 .H47 2008] Supply Chain Engineering. M. Goetschalckx. Springer, 2011. [HD38.5 .G586 2011 ] (eBook available online) |