Topic: EFFECT OF INVENTORY PLANNING AND CONTROL ON A FIRM’S PROFITABILITY
Chapter One
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
Empirical research has shown that the study of inventory control or administration started late, unlike the study of other fields of human endeavour. Every year firms prepare and implements one type of economic policies/budget or another whereby a large sum of money is spent on acquisition of materials without adequate planning and control. At the same time, the main objective of business is profit making. But the inability of a firm to achieve profit is a signal that something is wrong somewhere. The profit level of any firm depends on its level of cost, which cost of inventory is a part of. Increasing operation cost and low profit level derives from keeping excess inventory as well as shortages from under stocking. It is against this backdrop that the researcher attempts to examine the effects of inventory planning and control on firm’s profitability.
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The overall objective of this research project is to examine the effects of inventory planning and control on firm’s profitability. In other to achieve this objective, the researcher intends to: Determine the Economic Order Quantity of Nigerian Brewery Company. The effectiveness and efficiency of inventory control policy Examine the relationship between inventory level and its profitability.
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