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INVENTORY
CONTROL AND IMPLICATIONS ON MANUFACTURING FIRMS
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Chapter one
Introduction
1.1
Background of the study
1.2
Statement f the problem
1.3
Purpose of the study
1.4
Significance of the study
1.5
Scope of the study
1.6
Research questions
Chapter two
Literature review
2.0
Over view
2.1
concept of inventory management
2.2
classification of inventory
2.2.1 Raw material
inventory
2.2.2 The
work-in-progress inventory
2.2.3 Finished goods
inventory
2.2.4 Supplies
inventory
2.3
purpose of inventory
2.4
decisions problems in inventory management
2.5
inventory cost
2.6
inventory control system
2.7
inventory control
2.7.1
importance of inventory control
2.7.2
objectives of inventory control
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER
ONE
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
In many businesses, inventory is a key area of concern as inventory is what is
sold. Though, on the surface this may seem to be merely physical construct,
inventory management principles easily extend to services or other intangible
product offering. Perhaps, the first principle of inventory is that, inventory
is money, or rather, a representation of invested capital that is listed on the
balance sheet as a liability, a more accurate way to think of it is that, it is
an asset on the waiting, Larson (1995:30). According to Etuk (1995:50),
inventory refers to the stock of resources that posses economic value, held by
an organization at any point in time. These resourceful stocks can be
equipments, machines, capital goods or materials etc, at various scopes.
That is to say that inventory is primarily about specifying the size and
placement of stocked goods that is required at different locations within a
facility or within multiple locations of a supply network to protect the
regular and planned course of production against the random disturbance of
running out of materials or goods. Manufacturers, distributors, and wholesales
inventory tends to Cluster in warehouses, retailers, inventory may exist in a
ware house or in a shop or store accessible to customers.
According to Moskowitz and wright (1997:120), the scope of inventory also
concerns the fine line, carrying cost of inventory, asset management, inventory
forecasting, inventory valuation, inventory visibility, future inventory price
forecasting, and physical inventory, available physical space for inventory,
replenishment, returns and detective goods and demand forecasting. Balancing
these completing requirements leads to optimal inventory levels, which is an
on-going process as the business needs shift and react to the wider environment
most manufacturing organizations usually divide their “goods for sale”
inventory into:
a.
Raw materials: materials and components that scheduled for use in making a
product.
b.
Work-in-progress (WID): materials and components that have begun their
transformation into finished goods
c.
Finished goods: goods ready for sale to customers are called finished goods.
Although inventories are essential and provide an alternative to
production/purchase in the future, it also looks up the capital of the
organization. Large inventories do not lead to high volume of output, instead
it hampers production. In other wards, inventory is reviewed as a necessary
evil that cannot be eliminated. It is termed as evil because maintaining
inventories lies up money that could have been used for alternative purposes
and it also increases carrying cost (cost associated with holding goods in
stock). However, it is considered a necessary investment to achieve a workable
system of production, distribution and marketing of physical goods. Dervisiotis
(1981:482).
Accountants
often discuss inventory in terms of goods for sale, organization,
manufacturers, service providers also have inventories (fixture, furniture,
supplies etc). Inventories not intended for sale to customers or to clients may
be held in any premises; most organization use stock tied-up cash and if not
controlled, will be impossible to control them. For many small retailers, the
largest asset on the balance sheet is inventory, however, without careful
planning; inventory can easily get out of hand, resulting in heavy markdowns
due to overstock and ultimately, serious cash flow problems. Homgren (1982:47).
Inventory management sample means keeping the overall costs associated with
having inventory at efficient and effective level without creating unnecessary
problems. It is an important part of any business to have a stock of products
or items on hand.
Efficient inventory management is a delicate balance at all times between
having too much and too little in order to maximize profits. The costs
associated with holding stock, running out of stock, and placing orders must
all be looked at, and compared in order to find the rigid formular for
particular business. This is because it is impossible to have an unlimited
supply on hand, for different reasons. Many businesses simply do not have
enough money to keep excessively large inventories due to the costs associated
with purchasing the items as well as storing them, and having too many products
leads to further losses when they do not move off the shelves, damages and
shortages become inevitable, Star (1962:76). At the same time, there are issues
with inventory management when there isn’t enough stock on hand. One common
problem is running out of inventory, which is caused by trying to reduce
inventory costs too much. This is something that no business would like to
experience, but it happens to virtually all of them at a given point in time.
Even the largest stores run out of certain products from time to time when they
sale or use more than they expected. This can cause financial losses when
inventory is not available for customers to purchase. Part of inventory control
is trying to minimize shortages so these are rare occurrences. Most businesses
expect they will have shortages on occasion and they have calculated that the
small loss is worth the money saved by not having an overview, Gerald (1996:63)
According to Lucey (1993:89), another important element of inventory management
is called reorder point. Businesses need to think ahead and calculate the best
time for reordering products, doing so too soon may cause financial
difficulties or running out of stock. On the other hand, waiting too long to reorder
will result in a shortage and running out of inventory before the next shipment
arrives. When figuring out a reorder point, it is necessary to calculate how
long it will take the shipment to arrive and the amount of demand for a
particular item. The over head costs, fees and shipping expenses of ordering
large versus quantities should also be looked at. He went on to say that
inventory management is an ongoing process that is rarely, if ever, executed
perfectly. It can break a business if it is executed poorly, because either
expense will be too high or customers will get tired of dealing with shortages
and find another place to spend their money. For instance, stores or warehouse
can make good estimates about how many of the specific product they will order
for a sale, but things still go wrong from time to time. Experienced experts in
the field of management have introduced several inventory management techniques
to help organizations make the best decisions regarding stock, but there are
still issues with performance (company turnover at the end of the day). It
appears there is still a stone left unturned, and this is what the researcher
brings to unravel in its own capacity and scope.
1.2
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Inventory is the life blood of any organization. This is
because inventory contributes directory to the profitability of an organization
and such, the growth of any organization depends largely on its ability to
manage its inventory effectively and efficiently.
Based on this fact, the researcher seeks to find out the problems that any
manufacturing firm places when and once there is no efficient and proper
inventory management.
Poor Inventory
Management: These are problems that are involved in poor
planning, executing and controlling a supply and utilization of chain network
inventory that is critical to the success of the organization.
Inadequate Control of
Inventory: lack of managerial skills relevant to proper
inventory management exposes many organizations to many problems like
overstocking, damage, deterioration etc. In this regards, the researcher tries
to find out the possible way of reducing such.
Problem of deciding which item of inventory should be kept in stock and at what
quantity portrays the improper Economics Order Quantity (EOQ) in an
organization. Some organization looses much due to their failure to keep with
EOQ desirable for them, and this work throws more light to forestall this.
Problem of not
IMPLEMENTING the Inventory Management Systems:
Many organizations do not keep abreast with inventory
management systems due to poor or no knowledge about the inventory management
and such organizations are bound to face several related problems that this
work highlights on towards reducing them.
Also, in some manufacturing firms, they find it difficult to determine how much
of the inventory to order and when to order; in order to meet customers demand
and briefs about easy and smooth flow of production process without unnecessary
stoppage, idle time etc due to unavailability of inventory.
1.3
PURPOSE OF STUDY
1.
To ascertain if manufacturing firms have formal policies, methods and
procedures for inventory management.
2.
To examine the effectiveness of the various tools and techniques used by
manufacturing firms in inventory management.
3.
To assess the impacts of efficient inventory management on manufacturing firms.
4.
To assess the consequences of poor book-keeping and store management on the
inventory management of manufacturing firms.
5.
To assess the significant consequences of inefficient inventory management on
the productivity of manufacturing firms in Nigeria.
1.4
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This research work can be of great help to those who have a little or no
knowledge in manufacturing business. It will be valuable to people who are
interested in the manufacturing business and wish to make it their career.
The research work can also help the management of Anambra Motor Manufacturing
Company (ANAMMCO) to appreciate areas where improvement is needed in her
inventory operations so as to boost her profitability and consequently increase
her shareholders wealth. Indeed, this will in no little way have favorable
effects on the national growth and development of Nigeria manufacturing sector
in particular and economy at large.
Finally, this work will be of immense benefit and use for the future
researchers and ourselves in particular.
1.5
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of this study revolves around the effects and
appraisal of efficient inventory management on the performance of business
organization and manufacturing firms in particular.
Also, many areas such as inventory management systems, contributions of
efficient inventory management towards profitability, material usage, cost
minimization and economy of operation; and the impacts of efficient inventory
management especially as it concerns the area of study etc; are given precise
explanations as time and scope constraints permit the researcher.
1.6
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1
Does manufacturing firms in Nigeria have formal methods, policies and
procedures for efficient inventory management?
2
How effective are the various tools and techniques of inventory management in
manufacturing firms?
3
What are the impacts of efficient inventory management in manufacturing firms?
4
What are the consequences of poor book-keeping and store management on the
inventory management of manufacturing firms?
5
Are there significant consequences of inefficient inventory management on the
productivity of manufacturing firms?
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