ROLE OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
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Abstract
This research work examines the roles of material management in production activities a case study of Lexos paint Limited, Port Harcourt Rivers State. Four objectives and research questions were formulated. The target population of the study was 150 employees and 500 customers of Lexos paint limited. A sample of 150 respondents was selected from this population using the stratified random sampling technique, where 50 workers from the departments, which directly deal with materials, were selected which include: production, Purchasing, quality Control, Warehouse/store, Human Resource Development, Finance and audit and physical Distribution departments and 100 customers. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, consisting mainly of closed ended and open-ended questions. The study discovered that material management used by the organization adds to the profitability and production of the company, sufficient storage facilities stops interruption on production process amongst other things. As an outcome of the above, it was suggested that there should be respectable record system of materials for the processes of the organization as it influences production and the training of staff to obtain new skills and knowledge required for the work for the profit of the organization. Materials management is a tool to optimize performance in meeting customer service requirements at the same time adding to profitability by minimizing costs and making the best use of available resources. The main objective of the study was to assess the role of materials management on organizational performance.
