Friday, July 17, 2026
The Advisory Board Meeting of the Logistics Program within the Department of Management and Organization at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Zile Vocational School, was held with the participation of academic staff as well as representatives from public institutions and the private sector.
During the meeting, comprehensive discussions were conducted on the current status of the Logistics Program, quality assurance activities, program learning outcomes, curriculum structure, industry collaborations, and the ongoing preparations for the Workplace Training (3+1 Education Model). Participants were also informed about the program's mission, vision, objectives, and strategic goals, and their opinions and recommendations were gathered in line with the expectations of the logistics sector.
The Advisory Board members emphasized that the program's mission, vision, and learning outcomes are well aligned with the needs of the logistics industry. Particular attention was given to the importance of strengthening practice-oriented education in areas such as warehouse management, inventory control, customs procedures, foreign trade, foreign exchange transactions, digitalization, sustainability, and green logistics to further enhance students' professional competencies.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of increasing students' interaction with industry through technical visits, career events, seminars, and guest lectures delivered by sector representatives. It was agreed that inviting experts from public institutions and private companies to share their professional experiences with students would make a significant contribution to the program's practice-oriented education approach.
The implementation process of the Workplace Training (3+1 Education Model) was also discussed. It was decided to closely monitor the outcomes of the pilot implementation conducted by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and to continue planning the transition process in accordance with the results obtained.