Syllabus Application
IE 454
Supply Chain Analysis
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Spring 2025-2026
Course
IE 454 -
Supply Chain Analysis
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
08:40-11:30
Mon
FASS-1010
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Engineering:6
Prerequisites
MS 401 or IE 401
Corequisites
-
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Ece Naz Duman
- Email: ecenaz.duman@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Case studies featuring mathematical modeling and managerial discussion of supply chains. Application of production and operations management tools in analyzing real-world supply chain problems. Product development, capacity, distribution, inventory deployment, risk management, quality, service, coordination (information sharing and contracting), and information technology in supply chain management.
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Identify sources of inefficiency and conflict in supply chains and describe ways to overcome such inefficiencies |
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| 2. | Discuss inventory management, network planning, distribution, procurement, contracting and product development issues in supply chains |
| 3. | Describe key supply chain concepts including risk pooling, bullwhip effect, coordination, push-pull boundary, and outsourcing |
| 4. | Relate industrial engineering and operations research methods obtained in previous courses to real-life supply chain problems |
| 5. | Use contemporary supply chain terminology |
| 6. | Demonstrate business case analysis skills |
| 7. | Engage in constructive classroom discussions |
Course Objective
This course is based on case studies, mathematical models and discussions on supply chain management. Students are expected to use production and operations management tools in addressing real-world supply chain problems. Topics include inventory management, contracting, coordination, information sharing, product development, distribution, outsourcing and information technology in supply chains.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Decent Work and Economic Growth | |
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | |
| Responsible Consumption and Production |
Course Materials
Resources:
Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation (7th ed.). Pearson.
Additional Reading:
Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2022). Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies and case studies (5th ed.)
Additional Reading:
Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2022). Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies and case studies (5th ed.)