INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN A MANUFACTURE FIRM (CASE STUDY OF SEVEN - UP BOTTLING COMPANY PLC ABA

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  1.1Introduction  1.2Purpose of the study  1.3Statement of problem  1.4 Research Hypothesis 1.5Significance of the study  1.6Scope and Limitations of the study 1.7Definitions of terms 
CHAPTER TWO  REVIIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE  2.1Definition 2.2Benefits 
CHAPTER THREE  RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY  3.1Study Area  3.2Sources  of Data  3.3Methods of Investigation  
CHAPTER FOUR  PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS OF DATA  4.1Presentation and analysis data  4.2Test of Hypothesis 
CHAPTER FIVE  SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMNDATION  5.1Findings  5.2Conclusion  5.3Recommendation  Bibliography Appendices  Questionnaire Interview Question