ASSESSMENT OF LOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION METHODS AND PROBLEMS OF SAJ FOODS LIMITED IN NORTH WEST, NIGERIA
ASSESSMENT OF LOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION METHODS AND PROBLEMS OF SAJ FOODS LIMITED IN NORTH WEST, NIGERIA
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2015-03
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ABDULLAHI, Nuhu Abubakar
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The study centered on the assessment of logistics distribution methods of Sanusi and Jamila (SAJ) Foods limited. The study attempts to assess the present distribution logistics methods employed in distribution of its products to various distribution outlets across seven states in the northwest. The transportation of perishable products and the minimum time it requires to reach destination to avoid defected products were the key issues that necessitated the research. The study identified the products and production sages; explained the distribution methods; and examined the logistics problems in SAJ Foods limited Zaria. The data were collected from the staff and distributors using questionnaire. Eighty four (84) copies were administered and retrieved. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs. The result indicates that yoghurt was the major product of the firm and as well the most patronized product. The result also reveals that 38.6% of distributors used buses as their distribution facilities. Greater share of the company‟s product (38.8%), were consumed between 100-200 kilometers away from the production plant. The improper time scheduling was considered the major problem with 65.5%. The marketing strategies of competitors may likely affect the firm with 34.5%. On the basis of aforementioned findings the recommendations are: regulate the time for issuing goods; employ professionals; improve order processing time; the firm should partner with distributors to facilitate distribution and establish a unit to oversee the whole chain of distribution process.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT.
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ASSESSMENT,, LOGISTICS,, DISTRIBUTION,, DISTRIBUTION,, PROBLEMS,, SAJ FOODS,, LIMITED,, NORTH WEST,, NIGERIA.