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    LOG 519 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Distribution Channels Management
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    LOG 519
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Case Study
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives Aim of the course is to teach the structure, management, design and partners of the distribution channels within a logistics and suppy chain management perspective.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Student will be able to identify how distribution channels impact company profitability.
    • Students will have basic information about distribution channels.
    • Students will able to establish an effective distribution channel.
    • Students will able to grasp the problems regarding power issues and conflict in distribution channels.
    Course Description This course examines the strategic issues regarding distribution channels management. Emphasis will be on distribution channels management (its structure,design, the benefit it provides for supply chain management,the strategic decisions of distribution channels management, the conflict and power issues in the channels, etc.) within a logistics and supply chain management perspective. Furthermore, besides the main players in distribution channels, wholesalers and retailers, the roles of other important players will be examined.
    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 Introduction Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom, Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 13
    2 Structure and Features of Distribution Channels Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 1
    3 Establishing Marketing Channel Strategy Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 5
    4 Distribution Network Design Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 6
    5 Discussion- Application 1 Related articles
    6 Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning for Marketing Channels Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 7-8
    7 Discussion-Application 2 Related articles
    8 Marketing Channel Theories Related articles
    9 Channel Power & Conflict Management Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 4
    10 Discussion-Application 3 Related articles
    11 New Trends in Distribution Channels and Digital Era - Part 1 Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 15 and related articles
    12 New Trends in Distribution Channels and Digital Era- Part 2 Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Cengage Learning, 2013. Chapter 15 and related articles
    13 Discussion-Application 4 Related articles
    14 Presentations
    15 Review of Semester
    16 Review of Semester

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

     

    Marketing channels : a management view,Bert Rosenbloom; Thomson South-Western, Australia : South Western Cengage Learning, 2013.

     

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Distribution Channels: Understanding and Managing Channels to Market. Julian Dent, 2008 by Kogan Page

    The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, 4th Edition. 2010.Edited by Alan Rushton, Phil Corucher and Peter Baker, Kogan Page.

     

     

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    40
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    30
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    2
    70
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    30
    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
    15
    3
    45
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    4
    20
    80
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    20
    20
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    20
    20
        Total
    213

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To be able to demonstrate general business knowledge and skills.

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    2

    To able to master the state-of-the-art literature in the area of specialization.

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    3

    To be able to evaluate the performance of business organizations through a holistic approach.

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    4

    To be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and research results to diverse audiences.

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    5

    To be able to deliver creative and innovative solutions to business-related problems.

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    6

    To be able to solve business related problems using analytical and technological tools and techniques.

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    7

    To be able to take a critical perspective in evaluating business knowledge.

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    8

    To be able to exhibit an ethical and socially responsible behavior in conducting research and making business decisions.

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    9

    To be able to carry out a well-designed independent and empirical research.

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    10

    To be able to use a foreign language to follow information about the field of finance and participate in discussions in academic environments.

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    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest


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