ABSTRACT
This study is aimed at determining the optimal quantity of raw materials to be ordered for and when best to make the order. It also aimed in determing the completion time in the producer of paint. A case study of Aka paint industry limited was taken. To complete these, data was collected from the company and the project network was drawn. Mathematical models such as economic lot size model were used in determing the optimal quality of the raw materials to be kept on inventory. Programme evaluation and review technique (PERT) and critical path method (CPM) were used in estimating the completion time and expected duration respectively. The optimum quantifies for the various raw materials were calculated with their inventory length. Also, the minimum and the expected duration of the production were obtained. An optimum quantity of 12, 409 buckets 9,475 bags and 70, 372kg were obtained from water, dolomite and chemicals respectively and their inventory lengths were found to be I year for each item. Also, a total completion time for 59 days and expected duration of 84 days of the production were obtained.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of study
1.8 Limitation of study
1.9 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of study
3.3 Sampling Design and Procedure
3.4 Data Collection Instrument
3.5 Administration of Data Collection Instrument
3.6 Methods of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
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