-
Design And Implementation Of An Automated Inventory Control System For A Manufacturing Organisation
[A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC, ENUGU]
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 2]
Page 2 of 2
-
-
-
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to improve
current operational process in the Nigerian Breweries PLC to its full
capacity by developing efficient computer software that can handle
inventory in a computerised fashion.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study is primarily aimed at increasing efficiency in operations,
reducing maintenance and running cost, monitoring the supply of goods
and its distribution and increase profit in the Nigerian Breweries PLC
by introducing an automated inventory control system.
1.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this study is to develop a computerised inventory control management system. Others include;
i. It provides total asset visibility.
ii. It allows reduced inventory stocking levels giving full inventory history.
iii. It reduces lead time, shelf space, and errors due to damage, fatigue of staff and overall cost of operations.
iv. It facilitates “just in time†deliveries.
v. It provides full process control for products.
vi. It provides higher level security as the system would be passworded to prevent unauthorised access.
vii. It shortens cross docking time and speeds up sort/pick up rate.
viii. It helps the management plan, monitor, optimize resources and ascertain their financial position at any time.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The
scope of this study covers the Nigerian Breweries PLC as a whole, and
its customers which include retailers, distributors and the general
public.
1.7 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This project was constrained
by the following factors: (a) Financial Constraints Bearing in mind the
economic state of the nation, it was found difficult in making both
ends meet, because of the exorbitant nature of things nowadays in
travelling for the collection of data needed for the project. (b) Time
Constraints Looking at the interval between the resumption and vacation
of the final semester for the project to be completed, the time given
seemed to be short for the collection of required information for better
work to be done. (c) Non-Availability of Material During this project,
it was noticed that the required materials needed for the project are
not documented. Those that were documented lacked storage facilities
where they can be reached.
1.8 DEFINITION OF BASIC CONCEPTS
Automation: This is the use of technology or computers to control and process data reducing the need for human intervention.
Database:
This refers to a large store of related data on a computer that a user
can access and modify. Password: This is a secret code that must be
entered into a computer to enable access to its applications. It is made
up of numbers, letters, special characters or a combination of any of
the above categories. Inventory Control System: A list of orders to be
filled, and prompts workers to pick the necessary items and provides
them with packaging and shipping information. Computerization: This is
the conversion of a manually operated system to a controlled, organized
and automated system. Research: A careful study of a subject to discover
facts, establish a theory or develop a plan of action based on the
facts discovered. System: A set of computer components functioning
together.
Technology: The study of techniques of mobilizing resources
such as information for accomplishing objectives that benefit man and
his environment.
Software: A computer program or set of instructions
that direct a computer to perform processing functions. Information
System: A collection of procedures, people, instructions and equipment
to produce information in a useful form. Processing: This is dealing
with something according to an established procedure.
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 2]
Page 2 of 2
-
-
ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work is concise and generally summarizes the activities duly carried out in the design and implementation of an automated inventory control system for a manufacturing organization. The system is designed to efficiently handle the movement and tracking of goods through the replacement of human workers by technology. The manual method or intervention is labour intensive, costly, and error prone and cannot ensure the inventory remains up-to-date due to oversight and internal shrinkage ... Continue reading---
