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The Impact Of Production Planning And Control On Productivity In Nigerian Bottling Company
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1.7 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
In
the course of writing this work, some limitations were encountered. For
instance, the high cost of transportation limited the movement of the
researcher. Also time constraint is another factor. Finance, inadequate
answers to question from the organization (Nigerian Bottling Company).
Another
problem encountered is the respondents attitude while administering the
questionnaire. Some of the employees showed non-challant attitude
towards this work. Despite these problems faced, the researcher was
lucky to gather adequate materials necessary for the successful
completion of this project.
1.8 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE CASE STUDY
Coca-Cola
first arrived Nigeria in (1951), that same year, the Nigerian Bottling
Company Ltd (NBC) was incorporated to bottle and sell carbonated
beverages. NBC has the sole franchise to bottle Coca-Cola products in
Nigeria.
Coca-Cola was an instant hit with the Nigerian consumer and
has remained so over the last six decades. NBC has continued its journey
in keeping its promise of refreshing consumers, straightening its
communities, enhancing the workplace and preserving the environment
while recording many memorable milestones along the way. To mention a
few:
1953: Production of Coca-Cola began at a bottling facility in
Ebute-metta, Lagos State. The same year the company opened its first
bottling plant in Apapa.
1960: The year Nigeria gained independence, NBC executed the one million cases a year mark.
1961:
Commissioned its second bottling facility at Ibadan, Oyo State and
rapidly expanded its operation over the next couple of years.
1972: Listed its shares on the Nigerian stock exchange market and became a publicly quoted company.
1991: Acquired the Eva Premium Water and Schweppes brands.
2000:
Became a member of the newly formed Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
S.A. (an anchor bottling group which operates in 28 countries
worldwide).
2001: Commissioned the first ultra-modern fully automated NBC plant in Benin.
2003: Launched the Five-Alive juice brand.
2004: Launched Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) packaging for its sparkling soft drinks category.
2006: Launched the energy drink, Burn.
2007: Launched on-the-go can packaging for core brands Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite in 2006.
2008: Introduced the more environmentally friendly ultra glass packaging for its returnable glass bottle product segment.
2010: Today the operation stands at 13 facilities and 59 depots across the country.
2011:
The company was recognized for its corporate social responsibilities as
the most Socially Responsible Company in Nigeria and most Environment
Friendly Company at the Social Enterprise Reporting Awards. The company
obtained Nigeria’s Fast Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000.
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