Sbmyo Students Take Technical Trip To Şişecam Factory
A technical field trip was organized to the Şişecam Factory as part of the Production Management course, taught by Lecturer Dr. Alaiddin Koşar from the Business Administration Program at Mersin University's Vocational School of Social Sciences. Second-year students from the Business Administration and Logistics programs participated in the event.
During the technical trip, students had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the functioning of production processes, production planning, quality control, occupational health and safety, inventory management, logistics operations, and supply chain processes. Factory officials provided students with comprehensive information on the basic production stages used in glass manufacturing, the organization of the production line, and practices aimed at increasing efficiency in businesses.
During the event, experience sharing also took place regarding recruitment processes, career opportunities in the private sector, points to consider when applying for jobs, and preparation for post-graduation professional life. Students gained the opportunity to observe the theoretical knowledge they acquired in their courses in a real production environment, thus improving their professional awareness and practical skills.
It was assessed that the technical field trip significantly contributed to the students' knowledge of production management, business processes, and logistics applications. The Social Sciences Vocational School Directorate emphasized the importance of applied training activities that contribute to the professional development of students and thanked the Şişecam Factory officials and the teaching staff who contributed to the organization of the event.