Materials Management And Organizational Performance In The Nigerian Aluminum Industry

CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1    Background to the StudyThe importance of materials to efficient operation of a manufacturing organization cannot be over emphasized; in that the availability of the raw materials in the right quality and quantity will determine to a reasonable extent; the availability, quality and quantity of the resultant output.Materials management is critical to the overall performance of any manufacturing concern. Beside demand and other forces like competitor’s actions and general price index; raw material situation in terms of efficient management and effectiv…