The study was undertaken under the topic risk assessment and procurement management. With the aim of establishing the impact of risks in ensuring effective procurement. Chapter one, describes an overview of risk assessment and procurement management. In Mulago hospital (UG), the statement of the problem, research objectives, research… Continue Reading
This research study sought to establish the impact of supplier appraisal on performance of an organization. The researcher adopted a descriptive research design. The analysis involved primary data obtained through questionnaires, interviews and secondary data, which was obtained from relevant journals and books. It was evident from the… Continue Reading
Following continuous loss of money by Kampala City Council due to shoddy work by the contractors, a study was conducted to make an evaluation of outsourcing and its performance management in relation to the profitability of an organization ofKCC The objectives of the study were to examine the outsourcing policy of Kampala City Council and… Continue Reading
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of procurement procedures on the success of projects in selected government institutions. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the procurement procedures in selected government institutions; determine the level of project success in selected government… Continue Reading
A STUDY OF MARITIME FRAUD Abstract: This study examined maritime fraud and its effects on world seaborne trade. The Nigeria port authority is in charge of seaport and other marine elements in Nigeria and responsible for the regulations of shipping and other international trade in the country. This study adopted a doctrinal method. That is,… Continue Reading
Impact Of Total Quality Management On Production Cost Of An Organization (A Case Study of Nigeria Bottling Company Plc, Kaduna) CHAPTER i: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Total quality management is known as the primary role of management to lead an organization in its daily operations and maintains it as a viable entity into the… Continue Reading
CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study It is a fact in materials management that continuity in production or provision of services on constant flow of required inventory. However, the question confronting the materials management remain, how much shall be… Continue Reading
An Analysis of the Procurement Reforms Act as a Tool for Cost Savings and Accountability in KRPC CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In the past, huge sums of government money have been siphoned through the processes of contract awards. A major thrust of this administration therefore, is the acceptance of Procurement Reforms Act as a tool for embracing… Continue Reading
Effect of Material Inspection on Product Quality in Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), Kaduna CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Philip Crosby in his book “Quality is free” summarizes the effect of inspection in the following statement: “A prudent company makes certain that its products and services are… Continue Reading
Chapter I: 1.1 Background of the Study A store is an essential limb of an organization. It is the depository of all materials required by the organizations in the organization and supplies materials as an when required. It is… Continue Reading
Impact of Information Technology on the Supply Function of an Organization CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study It has been part of our history that goods produced are not usually consumed by those that produced them or where they are produced. They need to be moved and moved to the location they are needed.… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study This research work focuses on the impact of information technology on the supply function of an organization, a case study of the Nigeria Breweries (NB) Plc. This… Continue Reading
CHAPTER I: Introduction The primary objective of the store function is to provide service to the operating functions and these services cannot be provided without proper provision of storage facilities. The impact of storage facilities on store efficiency… Continue Reading
Negotiation as A Cost Reduction Technique In Material Procurement at Nigerian Bottling Company Plc Kaduna Plant CHAPTER I: Introduction Every human being needs water to survive, so also every organization needs materials to survive. In the private and public sector, their total expenditure is mainly spent on acquiring either materials or… Continue Reading
CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study One of the fundamental responsibilities of procurement function in an organization is source selection. It deals with the entire process of how prospective suppliers are being surveyed, evaluated and determine policies relating to those… Continue Reading
Role of Inspection in Product Quality Management Drive in Northern Noodles Ltd, Kaduna CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Doug Wallace, a Materials Management subject expert with Life Cycle Engineering [L.C.E] Consultancy Company Charleston, South Carolina; in a paper presentation titled “Maintenance and Reliability… Continue Reading
Role of Sourcing in the Achievement of the Profit Objective of Organization (A Case Study of Nigeria Bottling Company Plc) CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study The most important thing in the hierarchy of all organizations objectives is profit maximization, and this can only be achieved where… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background of the Study Supplier selection is a procurement planning activity which allows managers to search for and find credible sources of supply that can ensure the availability of materials, equipments, fools, components, protects, consumables,… Continue Reading
Store Coding And Material Identification And Effect On Store Efficiency (A case study of Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC)) Chapter I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Store code and material identification has witnessed great transformation in recent times due to technological advancement. Consequently, the risk of… Continue Reading
STORE DESIGN ON MATERIALS HANDLING A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA (PHCN) KADUNA Chapter I: 1.1 Background of the Study A store is an essential limb of an organization. It is the depository of all materials required by the organizations in the organization and supplies materials as an when required. It is important to… Continue Reading
The Impact of Material Handling Cost Reduction Effort In Public Institution (A Case Study of PHCN, kaduna) CHAPTER I 1.1 Background of the Study During the Second World War after the industrial revolution, industries sprang up in hundreds every day. As a result of the increase in industries, raw materials became scarce. This made production… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction Material Management was first discovered as very important function during the Second World War. After industrial revolution industries are sprining up in hundred everyday activities, raw materials and scare, production has become complex and the number of… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Material Sourcing is a set of tangible physical attributes assembly in an identifiable form. That is given the rapid changes in taste, technology and competition, organization will not rely solely on its existing… Continue Reading
THE PROCUREMENT ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF OFFICERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of education and… Continue Reading
USE OF RAW MATERIALS INSPECTION AND ITS IMPACTS ON QUALITY OF PRODUCTION CHAPTER I: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study The ideal situation for inspection is of course one in which no inspection is necessary. This is because the quality assurance effort cooperatively mounted by the purchaser and supplier has resulted in… Continue Reading