IE 464

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

IE 464

Course Title

Distribution Logistics

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Distribution network design. Single echelon single item and multi- echelon multi-item location problems. Short haul and long haul transportation problems. Traveling sales person and vehicle routing problems, implementation areas.

Course Objectives

This course aims to teach modeling and solution of distribution logistics problems. The course covers mathematical models in designing logistics networks, planning long haul freight transportation, traveling salesperson problem, and vehicle routing problem. In this course, several case studies that link theory to practice are also discussed.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Design a logistics network specifying the location of main entities with notions of optimality (B5, c)
2. Generate mathematical models to optimize the cost of flows on a distribution network (B5, c)
3. Develop optimal shipment consolidation and dispatching plans (B5, c)
4. Solve traveling salesperson and vehicle routing problems with realistic constraints (B5, c)
5. Interpret and criticize distribution network practices adopted for complex contemporary problems of manufacturing and service systems(B6, h)
6. Recognize the need of and engage in life-long learning (i)

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Simulation & Games

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Ghiani, G., G. Laporte, and R. Musmanno. (2004). Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. Wiley

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Hands-on Work	30
Case Study Analysis	20

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: