MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF INVENTORY IN A MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION (A case study of S. I. O. and ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD ASABA)

ABSTRACT
The purpose of  this study is to examine the effectiveness of inventory control in manufacturing industries with particular reference to S. I. O. Industry Ltd Asaba. Due to the unprecedented growth in manufacturing and merchandising industries over the years, inventory has been accorded the save Center of those industries. It therefore follows that in trying to hold the industries in these should be adequately and properly controlled with a view to minimizing costs. Hence, in conducting research, the researcher made use of Oral interview and questionnaire; she also reviewed other related literatures necessary to provide the required data for the study. The data collected for the study were analyzed in tables using Chi Squares. The findings were that through the management hires as much as the can, there are lapses in the inventory Control System also in the valuation of stock, the researcher found out that the company uses the first – in – first – out (FIFO) method of stock valuation in valuing her stock. This is because of inherent benefits in it and commended by the SAS, IAS and SSAP. Based on findings, we have recommended among other things that the local source of ratio materials should be made to supply the firm when required.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TITTLE PAGE APPROVAL PAGE DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY STATEMENT OF PROBLEM SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OBJECTIVES AND FORMATION OF HYPOTHESIS REFERENCE
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW ORIGIN OF THE STUDY VARIOUS FORM OF INVENTORY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES VALIDATION OF INVENTORY SUMMARY REFERENCE
CHAPTER THREE CONCLUSION DATA PRESENTATION DATA ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION CONCLUSION REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX