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    VSC 211 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Supply Chain: Storage and Distribution
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    VSC 211
    Fall
    3
    2
    4
    3

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator -
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course is designed to provide the candidate with detailed knowledge of storage and distribution in the supply chain.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Will be able to determine the objectives of a distribution system from stored goods through to customer receipt.
    • Will be able to evaluate the methods, techniques and equipment used in the storage and warehousing of goods.
    • Will be able to demonstrate understanding of the concepts involved in “adding value” by the way in which the storing and distribution of goods is undertaken
    Course Description It is primarily intended for candidates who aspire to take up a management position in any organisation where the supply chain will play a major role. It would also be appropriate for those involved in the various functions associated with service, retail, public and manufacturing organisations, including inventory, stores, production, distribution planning, demand management and purchasing.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Concept of modern distribution methods. SQA materials
    2 Concept of central/inhouse distribution centres. SQA materials
    3 Current legislation with regard to transport, drivers and goods vehicles. SQA materials
    4 Storage and distribution operations within different industries SQA materials
    5 Health and safety and environmental legislation in distribution. SQA materials
    6 Constraints placed upon storage functions. SQA materials
    7 Machine types and storage equipment types. SQA materials
    8 Storage requirements for different organisations. SQA materials
    9 The methods of adding value in the stores area. SQA materials
    10 Legislation relating to storage of goods. SQA materials
    11 Links between distribution and reverse distribution and examples of such SQA materials
    12 Stock holding techniques and how these are linked with purchasing strategies SQA materials
    13 The economics involved in storage and distribution SQA materials
    14 Added value of storage SQA materials
    15 Review of the Semester
    16 Review of the Semester

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks SQA materials
    Suggested Readings/Materials

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    2
    60
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    50
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    50
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    10
    3
    30
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    4
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    5
    5
        Total
    83

     

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