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Appraisal Of Distribution System In brewery Industry

(A Case Study Of Nigeria Bottling Company Plc Onitsaha Anambra State)

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The distribution system in the brewery industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of beer from production facilities to consumers. This intricate network involves various stages, encompassing production, packaging, and transportation. The process begins with the brewing of beer, where raw materials such as malt, hops, and yeast are skillfully combined to create diverse and distinctive brews. Following this, the beer undergoes meticulous packaging, involving canning, bottling, or kegging, depending on market demands. The logistics of distribution involve coordinating transportation to efficiently deliver the beer to retailers, bars, and other points of sale. This intricate supply chain demands precision and coordination to meet consumer demands for diverse craft beers and established brands alike. Effective distribution in the brewery industry requires a dynamic and adaptable approach, considering the diverse geographical and market demands. The efficiency of this system directly impacts the accessibility of a wide array of beers to consumers, contributing to the industry’s vibrancy and economic viability.

ABSTRACT

This research project is intends to explore the appraisal of distribution system in the manufacture industry in Nigeria. I deemed it necessary sine the research topic is unique to industries in Nigeria, an environmental practical research was carried out on Nigeria brewery industry, which was used to generalizing the project objectives. This research work cannot be said to b exhaustive due to changing nature of our industries and it s not design to replace other views or subsequent research on this study objective, but has gone a long way in highlighting the ways to the much advocated efficient in distribution system. The research project is systematically arranged in 5 chapters, chapter one, deals with the general view, objective of the study and the limitation of the study etc. chapter two deals with the literature review, chapter three is the research methodology. Chapter four deals with the data presentation and analysis of findings. Chapter five is the summary recommendation and conclusion parts.

TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL PAGE ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv-v
ABSTRACT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi-ix

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 General overview 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 4
1.3 Objective of the study 6
1.4 Significance of the study 7
1.5 Research question 7
1.6 Hypothesis 8
1.7 Scope of the study 9
1.8 Limitation of the study 9
1.9 Operation limitation of the study 10

CHAPTER TWO
Literature review 12
2.0 Introduction 12
2.1 Historical background 12
2.2 Physical distribution and warehousing 14
2.3 Inventory location and warehousing 15
2.3.1 Materials handling 16
2.3.2 Inventory control 17
2.3.3 Transportation 17
2.4 Objective of physical distribution system 18
2.4.1 Output and input relationship 19
2.5 Channels of distribution 21
2.5.1 Direct sales to ultimate consumers 22
2.5.2 Direct sales to retailer outlets 22
2.5.3 Selling through wholesaler/agents 23
2.6 Importance of physical distribution
Management 24
2.7 The scope of physical distribution 26

CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology 29
3.0 Introduction 29
3.1 Research design 29
3.2 Questionnaire design 30
3.3 Population/sample selection 30
3.4 Sources of data 31
3.4.1 Primary sources 31
3.4.2 Secondary sources 32
3.5 Data collection techniques 32
3.5.1 The survey 32
3.5.2 Observation 33
3.6 Method of data analysis 34

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data presentation and analysis of finding 35
4.1 Data presentations 35
4.2 Testing of hypothesis 52
Decision rule 58
Testing of hypothesis two 59

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, recommendation and conclusion 61
5.1 Summary 61
5.2 Conclusion 63
5.3 Recommendation 64
Reference 68
Appendix 70
Questionnaires 71

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
Production deem not complete until the product gets to the consumers in the high quality, in the right time, at the right place, at the right price at the right quality and in good condition.
Owing to the life rang of industries in Nigeria, it becomes very essential to have efficient distribution system so summer, basically the aim of any industry is to minimize cost and maximize profit in order to achieve this, a firm will have to identify the high cost generating centers and hence try to reduce them. Distribution activities generate cost, the aim of a physical distribution management in industries is to brig to absolute minimal the total cost distribution and the same time ensure effective distribution to achieve high customer services and satisfaction.
The distribution reference to the retailing or selling function means, a vast industry which is composed of many thousands of outlet ranging in size from shop to large departments, departmental stores and cash and carry warehouses, all of which attempt to supply the needs of our customers or consumers.
Physical distribution management is concerned with the movement of raw materials and finished products from the supplier to the manufacture and customer. It is the links between manufacturing and production on one hand and the retailer and customer on the other hand.
According to Drucker a well know management expert, physical distribution management is the last great frontier of cost reduction.
Element of physical distribution management. Physical distribution management is grouped into the following elements:
a. Transport
b. Warehousing
c. Order processing
d. Administration and inventory control
e. Receipts and dispatch
f. Stockholding of inventory
g. Packaging
The concept of physical distribution is concerned with the relation between all the above elements; since change to any one function will affect those element to a greater or lesser extent. The center for physical distribution management in 1984 analyzed the cost of distribution as an average percentage of sales turnover for all commodities. It is observed that transport cost which include both the truckey movement between a manufacturer and distribution depots and warehouse, and the cost of distribution to retailer are the highest single costs, they nevertheless represent les than half the total distribution cost.
Warehousing the product at various stages in the distribution process in the next most vital cost, but administration and inventory control are also heavy distribution overhead packaging is another very significant element of the total cost.
Companies can loss customers when they fail to make their good available time. The industries, going by all these can be effective in physical distribution of their product, such effectiveness can range from ensuring that profit is earned in the process and achieve their private goal of the business, will standing the competition minimize the cost and profit maximize in physical distribution activities.
The researcher will examine in his study the physical distribution system in industries will particular reference to the Nigeria bottling company Ontisha Anambra state. All with a view to eliminate the ineffectiveness of physical distribution of coke products in Onitsha areas and suggest areas of improvement.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
In most business operation today, especially those that have one thing or the other to do with distribution, the task of carrying out their function so as to the effective is not an easy one.
Emphasis is laid on the problems associated with the ineffective distribution of coke product by NBC Plc Ontisha.
Inflation is fundamental caused by insufficient supply of essential commodities in relation to demand, and this is worsened by the ineffective distribution of whatever stock of product produced. There are basic facilities required in product distribution activities such as mechanized equipment for easy loading and off-loading, storage facilities etc but is unfortunate that these are lacking in our industries. As a result it has caused some problems in distributing system affecting the effectiveness of physical distribution. Some of the problems encountered by the company in physical distribution areas follows:
TRANSPORTATION: Some of the roads are mortorable while some are not. The rural areas are the worst delivery to such areas are very difficult.
The company also encounter the problem of increased competition from companies like 7up bottling Plc.
WAREHOUSES: These are few and far apart, as a result of the reasonable distance between depots and the customers price of product tends to be higher in remote area of onitsha and surrounding environment.

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
For any profit making organization like Nigeria Bottling company, the main aim is high productivity and maximum satisfaction of customer need unfortunately despite all the air craft machines available, customer are most at time disappointed. This is because the management fail to use adequate of effective physical distribution system.
The purpose of the study is
1. Therefore to find how Nigerian bottling company can solve the problem of ineffective distribution of coke product by NBC Plc Onitsha
2. How NBC can maximize customer satisfaction through the use of appropriate distribution system
3. How to solve the problem associated with the transportation and warehouse in either to improve the profitability of the establishment
4. How to solve the problem associated with increase competition through the user of effective distribution systems

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The study is to appraise the effect of physical distribution system on the productivity and profitability of Nigerian Bottling Company management with particular reference to Nigerian Bottling company coca cola onitsha.
It is therefore, expected that it will help NBC and other company in the same industrial in providing possible solution to it physical distribution problems.
It will help the future researcher who will like to do a research on appraisal of physical distribution for further consultation.
The study gives this researcher the opportunity to know more about the Nigerian bottling coca cola onitsha.

1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION
Based on the project topic and the objective of the research question have seen formulated.
1. How is distribution decision/policy made?
2. How does this policy
3. Depot location their operation and documents in use
4. Means of distributing the goods to the depots?
5. Customers problems encountered
6. What distribution arrangement in onitsha and it environment
7. How does the distribution efficiency contribute to the profit of the company?
8. What distribution problem do you encountered in attempt to get the product to the customers.

1.6 HYPOTHESIS
It is very vital for the researcher to bring out some provisional or tentative assertion on the basis of their presumed correction.
HA2: An effective application of physical distribution is a means by which an organization objective can be achieved
HA2: An effective application of physical distribution is not means by which an organization objective can be achieved
HA2: There is a significant relationship between effective distribution system and increased sales of the firms products
HA2: There is no significant relationship between effective distribution system and increased sales of the firms products

1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The study covers the distribution in the Nigerian bottling company (NBC) Plc, Ontisha. The producer of
a. Coca cola
b. Sprite
c. Fanter (quinine and orange, lemon and chapman)
d. Frest bitter lemon
e. Club soda
The researcher will focus the study and the effectiveness of physical distribution activities in NBC Plc, Onitsha Anambra state

1.8 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
In actual sense, study should involved the study of some of the manufacturing industries of these because of the geographical distribution of these industries. It will not be possible for the researcher to carry out research work on these industries owing to this the researcher is concentrating on the Nigeria bottling company Onitsha Anambra state.
In carrying out this project work, the research faced some problems which ranged from financial constraints, time constraint to the problems of data collection
Time factor, which arise when this researcher was exposed to opportunity cost, that is whether to have 100% attendance lecture for use some days for lecture and attitude of Nigerian to project problem caused by the attitude of Nigerians of project and power holding plc intermittent power failures. However bearing these constraints in mind the researcher has made effect to ensure that he left no stone unturned in the research for materials and evidence necessary for the purpose of carrying out this research successfully.

1.9 OPERATION DEFINITION OF TERMS
a. DISTRIBUTON: Mean the vast industry which is composed of many thousand of outlets ranging in size from small shop to large supermarket, department store, cash and carry and warehouse, all of which attempt to supply the need of the consumer.
b. FRONTIEER: The sudden increase in the number or amount cost in physical distribution system.
c. PROLIFERATION: The sudden increase in the number or amount cost in physical distribution system
d. INFLATION: General rise in the prices of service and goods in a particular country, resulting in a fail in the value of money.

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Appraisal Of Distribution System In brewery Industry:

An appraisal of the distribution system in the brewery industry is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of beer products to consumers. The distribution system plays a vital role in the brewery business as it directly impacts customer satisfaction, product quality, and the overall profitability of the company. Here are key aspects to consider when appraising the distribution system in the brewery industry:

Distribution Network Design:
Evaluate the overall design of the distribution network, including the number and location of warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation routes.
Assess whether the distribution network is optimized for minimizing transportation costs while ensuring timely deliveries.

Transportation and Logistics:
Review the transportation methods used for delivering beer products, such as trucks, refrigerated vehicles, or third-party carriers.
Analyze the efficiency of route planning and scheduling to minimize delivery times and fuel costs.
Consider the use of technology like GPS tracking and route optimization software to enhance distribution efficiency.

Inventory Management:
Examine inventory control practices to ensure that stock levels are optimized to meet demand without excessive carrying costs or stockouts.
Evaluate the use of forecasting and demand planning tools to anticipate changes in demand and production needs.

Quality Control:
Ensure that the distribution process maintains product quality and integrity, particularly for perishable beer products.
Assess temperature control and handling procedures to prevent spoilage or damage during transit.

Distribution Partnerships:
Review relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers to ensure they are aligned with the brewery’s brand and business objectives.
Evaluate the performance of distribution partners in terms of sales, marketing, and customer service.

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure that the distribution system complies with all relevant regulations, including alcohol distribution laws and labeling requirements.
Monitor compliance with responsible drinking and advertising guidelines.

Customer Service:
Assess the level of customer service provided by the distribution system, including responsiveness to inquiries, order processing, and issue resolution.
Solicit feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement.

Cost Analysis:
Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the overall cost of the distribution system and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Consider alternative distribution models, such as direct-to-consumer sales or e-commerce, to reduce intermediaries and associated costs.

Sustainability:
Evaluate the environmental impact of the distribution system, including fuel consumption, emissions, and packaging materials.
Explore sustainable practices such as eco-friendly packaging and transportation options.

Technology Integration:
Consider the adoption of technology solutions like inventory management software, tracking systems, and data analytics to optimize distribution operations.

In summary, a thorough appraisal of the distribution system in the brewery industry should focus on efficiency, quality control, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Continuous monitoring and improvement of the distribution system can help breweries meet consumer demands, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge in the market.