Dr. Fatih Yiğit
Academician & Consultant

Dr. Fatih Yiğit

Industrial Engineer | Supply Chain & Operational Excellence Expert | Academic | Certified Expert Witness

Dr. Fatih Yiğit combines academic rigor with nearly 20 years of industry experience across supply chain, logistics, production planning, ERP systems, inventory optimization and operational excellence.

Academic Background

Engineering expertise strengthened by academic research.

Dr. Yiğit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Yıldız Technical University, a Master’s degree from Istanbul Technical University and a Ph.D. from Istanbul University.

He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Altınbaş University, combining academic rigor with practical industry insight.

Industry Experience

Nearly 20 years across supply chain, logistics and operational leadership.

Dr. Yiğit has held key leadership roles at organizations including Omya Mining, ODE Insulation, Arçelik/Beko and Altınyıldız.

As Regional Director of Supply Chain and Logistics at Omya, he managed operations across Turkey, Russia, the Middle East and the Balkans, while overseeing an annual commercial volume of 50 million TRY and implementing MRP and S&OP systems across multiple countries.

Regional Supply ChainManaged multi-country supply-chain and logistics operations.
MRP & S&OPImplemented planning systems across multiple countries.
ERP IntegrationHands-on expertise with SAP and Microsoft AX environments.
Operational ImprovementFocused on planning, cost optimization and resilient supply-chain structures.
SME ConsultingSupports SMEs in improving operational performance, controlling costs and building stronger supply chains.
Areas of Expertise

Supply-chain and operational capabilities.

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementMRPS&OPInventory OptimizationProduction PlanningOperational EfficiencyERP IntegrationSAPMicrosoft AXCost ReductionProcess ImprovementImport / ExportCustoms Operations
Research & Publications

Connecting academic research with operational practice.

Dr. Yiğit has authored academic work addressing revenue management, inventory classification and inventory-management challenges.

Revenue ManagementA Hybrid Dynamic Model Proposal for Overbooking in Revenue Management.
Inventory ClassificationA Fuzzy C-Means and AHP-based Approach for ABC Inventory Classification.
Inventory ManagementChallenges in Inventory Management and a Proposed Framework.

His research focuses on translating analytical methods into practical solutions for real operational problems.

Certified Training Programs

Practice-oriented capability building.

YILCORE collaborates with Dr. Fatih Yiğit in certified training programs designed around real-world supply-chain and operational challenges.

Production PlanningInventory OptimizationOperational EfficiencyLogistics & Supply Chain

The programs are designed to strengthen the practical capabilities of corporate teams and support long-term organizational improvement.

Collaboration with YILCORE

Academic insight combined with field experience.

At YILCORE, Dr. Fatih Yiğit contributes a combination of academic expertise and practical field experience to consulting and training engagements.

His experience supports organizations seeking greater efficiency, stronger planning, improved profitability and long-term operational sustainability.

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