ABSTRACT
Material management is a strategy for achieving organizational productivity. The researcher started this research work by introducing the subject matter, background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance, and scope of the study were highlighted also the researcher formulated hypothesis which form the basis for the research.
In the second chapter the researcher reviewed the work of various authors on the subject matter, the concept of management, the significance of material management concept, the material flow system, basic materials functions determination of materials need material cost reduction strategies were discussed in the chapter.
The method used in carrying out the research was discussed in chapter three, the method of gathering data, sampling and sampling techniques, justification of method used and method of data analysis. The data gathered in chapter three was analyzed in chapter and hypothesis formulated in chapter one was tested using chi-square.
Lastly the researcher draw a summary and conclusion for the research and comes up with a recommendation among which the researcher recommended that an adequate storage facility conducive for modern material, management should be provided to help the store perform it service function effectively.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Declaration
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0Introduction
1.1Background of the study
1.2Statement of the General Problem
1.3Objective of the study
1.4Statement of the Hypothesis
1.5Significance of the study
1.6Scope of the study
1.7Limitation of the study
1.8Historical background of the case study
1.9Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review
2.0The concept of material management
2.1Material management defined
2.2The significance of material management concept
2.3The material flow system
2.4Basic material function
2.5Determination of material needs
2.6Material cost reduction strategies
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Research design
3.2Research population
3.3Sample size and sampling procedures
3.4Method of gathering data
3.5Justification of method used
3.6Method of data analysis
3.7Justification of investment used
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION
4.1Data presentation
4.2Data analysis
4.3Test of hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary Of Findings, Conclusion Recommendation
5.1Summary of finding
5.2Conclusion
5.3Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendices