IE527 PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY THEORY

Course Code:5680527
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Industrial Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL SERDAR BAKAL
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of inventory systems.
  • Analyze both deterministic and stochastic models for managing inventory in single and multi-item environments.
  • Evaluate strategies for coordinated replenishment in multi-item and multi-location systems.
  • Explore and critique contemporary research trends and open problems in inventory theory.

Course Content

Structure of production-inventory systems. Deterministic and stochastic ordering decision models in continuous and periodic review systems. Coordinated replenishment of multiple items.(R)


Course Learning Outcomes

 

  • Formulate mathematical models for deterministic and stochastic production–inventory systems.
  • Solve continuous and periodic review inventory problems using specified analytical or computational methods, obtaining optimal or near-optimal solutions
  • Design coordinated replenishment policies for multiple products and locations, demonstrating the ability to meet specified service level and cost criteria.
  • Critically evaluate peer-reviewed research articles in production and inventory management, identifying strengths, limitations, and potential extensions.
  • Present technical solutions and research findings in written reports and oral presentations

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Specialize with advanced knowledge in selected areas of Industrial Engineering; such as Production and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics and Information Systems, Decision Sciences and Operational Research, Quality Management, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and Strategy and Industrial Economics.
2Have advanced ability to formulate and solve industrial engineering problems.
3Be able to systematically acquire new scientific knowledge to design and improve socio-technical systems.
4Be able to conduct scientific research in industrial engineering.
5Be able to apply critical reasoning in their professional careers.
6Appreciate the academics ethics.