ABSTRACT

Logistic problems constrain the optimal utilization of human and capital resources of manufacturing industry for the maximization of profit. This study was undertaken to isolate the logistic problems that confronts manufacturing firms. It was an empirical study of Champion Breweries Plc. Uyo. The study made use of primary data obtained, from administration of questionnaires. The data was analysed using frequency distribution/simple percentage and ordinary least square (OLS) multiple regression method. The empirical results should that: (1) Optimal stock quantity was positively and significantly affected by stock control personnel and adequate stock warehouse, and positively but insignificantly by inventory management system (2) quality of product was influence positively but insignificantly by quality of raw material and production technology, and positively but significantly by quality control personnel, and (3) transport system was negatively and significantly affected by poor road conditions, and positively but insignificantly by vehicle management and condition of vehicles. It was recommended that the company either overhaul or replace the inventory management system, production technology and vehicle management system.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Declaration ii

Certification iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables x

Abstract xi

CHAPTER ONE 

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Statement of Problem 4

1.3 Objective of the Study 5

1.4 Research Questions 5

1.5 Research Hypothesis 6

1.6 Significance of the Study 6

1.7 Scope and Limitation  of the Study 7

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW 

2.1 The concept of Logistics in Manufacturing Industry 8

2.2 Logistic Operation Functions 10

2.2.1 Order taking and Forecasting Demand 10

2.2.2 Provision 11

2.2.3 Inventory 14

2.2.4 Transportation 14

2.2.5 Warehousing 16

2.3 Component of Logistics 17

2.3.1 Logistic Services 17

2.3.2 Information System 17

2.3.3 Infrastructure System 18

2.4 Logistic Problem Facing Manufacturing Firms 18

2.5 Logistics Field 19

2.5.1 Procurement Logistics 19

2.5.2 Production Logistics 20

2.5.3 Distribution Logistics 20

2.5.4 Disposal Logistics 20

2.5.5 Reverse Logistics 21

2.5.6 Green Logistics 21

2.6 Logistics Outsourcing 21

2.6.1 Third Party Logistics 22

2.6.2 Fourth Party Logistics 22

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Design of the Study 23

3.2 Area of Study 23

3.3 Population of the Study 23

3.4 Sampling Technique and Method 23

3.5 Determination of Sample Size 24

3.6 Measurement of Instrumentation 25

3.7 Sources of Data 25

3.8 Validity and Reliability of Instrument 25

3.9 Data Presentation and Analysis 26

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESULT

4.1 Rate of Return of Completed Questionnaires 28

4.2 Socio-demographic Characteristics of the Respondents 29

4.2.1 Age 30

4.2.2 Gender 31

4.2.3 Marital Status 31

4.2.4 Educational Qualification 31

4.2.5 Departments of Respondents 32

4.2.6 Rank of Respondents 33

4.3 Responses to items in the questionnaires 34

4.3.1 Logistic Problem of Product Stocking 34

4.3.2 Efficiency of Inventory Management System 35

4.3.3 Effectiveness of Personnel Handling the Stock in the Company 36

4.3.4 Adequacy of Stockholding Capacity of Company Warehouse 37

4.3.5 Quality of Products of Champion Breweries 37

4.3.6 Availability of Raw Materials 38

4.3.7 Quality of Raw Materials 39

4.3.8 State of Machines/Technology used in Production 40

4.3.9 Effectiveness and Experience of Staff of Quality Control Department

4.3.10 Challenges of Transportation as a Logistic Problem 42

4.3.11 Effect of Bad Roads on Movement of Raw Materials and Finished Goods

4.3.12 Effect of Condition of Vehicles on the Transportation of Goods 44

4.3.13 Effectiveness in Management of Vehicles 44

4.4 Presentation and Interpretation of Regression Results 45

4.4.1 Relationship between Inventory Management System, Stock Control Personnel Adequacy of Stock Warehouse and Optimal Stock Q

4.4.2 Relationship between Quality of Raw materials, Production Technology/machine, Quality Control Personnel and Quality of produ

4.4.3 Relationship between state of Road Conditions, Effectiveness of Vehicle Management, Condition of Vehicles and Transportation System 4.5 Discussion of Result viz-a-viz the logistic problems of Champion Breweries Plc

CHAPTER FIVE

 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 

5.1 Summary 56

5.2 Highlights of Major Findings 58

5.3 Conclusion 59

5.4 Recommendation 60

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