ABSTRACT
This project is a case study of inventory management functions as it practiced in seven – up Bottling Company PLC Aba.
The research is an in – depth study of the situation at the company, in face of the prevailing conditions of non – availability of raw materials, scarcity of funds and general economic uncertainties in the nation.
Chapter one gives the background information and operational definition of terms used in the study. And also, the research hypothesis, which was later tested in chapter four, was disclosed in this chapter. Chapter two is a review of the basic concepts, theories and practices in the management of inventory. Chapter two also contained the definition of inventory management of and the existing benefits to inventory management.
In chapter three, there was a discussion on the method used in collecting and analyzing data collected, which is actually presented and analyzed in chapter four. In chapter five, the concluding chapter, the findings were evaluated in the course of the project and made due recommendation such as the maintenance of optimum stock level in the company.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Purpose of the study
1.3 Statement of problem
1.4 Research Hypothesis
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the study
1.7 Definitions of terms
CHAPTER TWO
REVIIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Definition
2.2 Benefits
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Sources of Data
3.3 Methods of Investigation
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Presentation and analysis data
4.2 Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMNDATION
5.1 Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendices
Questionnaire
Interview Question
