THE APPLICATION OF LINEAR PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL PRODUCTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. A STUDY OF ELF OIL COMPANY LIMITED
THE APPLICATION OF LINEAR PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL PRODUCTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. A STUDY OF ELF OIL COMPANY LIMITED
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2005
Authors
JOSEPH, GARUBA FUNSHO
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ABSTRACT
The Applications of linear programming are so diverse and in wide used by
business, industries, and organisations in advance econimies. However, the
extent to which Nigerian businesses are utilising the many opportunities
provided by linear programming models is anything but encouraging.
This research work surveys the present position of oil company attempting to
maximise its profit. A critical examination of its current distribution method
has been made and an alternative method offered as a better alternative
because it is cost effective and is based on a simple, basic scientific method
rather than rule of thumb or intuition.
Specifically attempt is made to show the benefit to be derived in using
transportation model. The study achieves this by illustrating the mechanics of
the transportation model, and lays foundation for further inquiry into
potentially profitable applications of the various techniques of linear
programming.
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Department of Business Administrative, Faculty of
Administration, Ahmadu Hello University Zaria
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APPLICATION,, LINEAR PROGRAMMING,, TECHNIQUE,, DISTRIBUTION,, FUEL PRODUCTS,, NORTHERN,, NIGERIA., STUDY, ELF OIL,, COMPANY,, LIMITED.