THE CONTRIBUTION OF EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT RAW MATERIALS SOURCING IN A BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

ABSTRACT

This is a project which has been written on “The Contribution of Effective and Efficient Raw Materials Sourcing in a Beverage Manufacturing company.. A case study of international Beverages Beer Industry, Nnamdi Azekwe Express way Kaduna State. It is a common knowledge that effective material sourcing is one of the main tools use in production or manufacturing company for continuity and profitability. In the  course of this study, the researcher not only reviewed the related literature but also employed expletory research method for her work. The total population was about 70 out of which 20 were selected as sample size 15 management staff and 5 factory staff for the study. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire, personal interviews and observation were subtly used. Data were tabulated, analysed and presented through the use of chi-square. Hypothesis were tested Hi: Material Sourcing Increase Efficiency and Profitability. H0 Material Sourcing does not Increase Efficiency and Profitability of the hypothesis tested the alternative hypothesis (Hi) was accepted while the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. The major finding shows that the Company International Beverages Beer Industry (IBBI) carry out their purchasing functions. Based on the findings it has been recommended that the company should employed professional purchasing staff and train them in higher  institution for Increase in productivity and profitability