IMPACT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IN THE PRODUCTIVITY OF SEVEN UP 7 UP BOTTLING
ABSTRACT
This research presents the investigation into the impact of material management on the profitability of the
manufacturing company, 7up Bottling company, Kaduna was used as the location for the study and a total of 100 staff
was sampled. Data was gathered using a self -constructed questionnaire and the result gotten was analyzed using
the simple percentage method, chi square was also used for the testing of the hypothesis. The validity and reliability
of instrument were ascertained. The result of the study reveals that there is positive effect of material management in
the profitability of the organization because material management effects the product output and this will definitely
influence the profitability of the organization, Manufacturing firms in Nigeria are encouraged to increase their resource
commitment to staff training in Materials Management so as to develop skills, update knowledge, enhance new
product development and create indigenous source of supply for foreign materials.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
It is quite obvious that every organization keeps materials which form one of the pivotal elements in the organization.
Any establishment that is set up to produce one thing or another; any organization could either be goods producer or
services delivery or both, and they must make use of materials in all their operations, and these materials must be
properly managed to achieve the desired objectives.
Materials management is one of the most technological choices in any organization. Thus, it must be decided as to
when, how and by who materials should be handled. It covers the processes of moving, packing and storing
materials. Note that in the past, there was no any distinct method in use.
However, today the methods employed are numerous such as: The Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), the Automated
Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).
1.1 Background of the Study
What dominates organizational operations and there seeks to transform management practices is no other than
material management.
It is obvious that in all kinds of organizations, management effort is often times committed to the effective and efficient
management of materials. Furthermore, the management practices have gained the understanding that the success
of any can only be guaranteed in today’s circumstances by a practical and holistic commitment to materials
management.
Materials management is not a mere technique, but a philosophy anchored on a belief that long run success depends
on the uniform commitment to materials management in 7Up Plc, Kaduna Plant which can be achieved via the
interplay of both the analytical and holistic facilities of the personalities concerned.