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ABSTRACT
Warehouse layouts, due to their influence on total warehousing costs, are of interest to the theory and practice of warehouse design. The layout of a warehouse is the foundation of efficiency in a firm’s operations. From inventory management to order fulfillment, warehouse layout of a firm will either streamline business processes or decelerate it, considering its effect on the efficacy and efficiency of materials handling. The main objective of the research work was to assess the effect of warehouse layouts on materials handling in the medical supplies industry, specifically Western Regional Medical Stores (WRMS).A literature review was done to examine some conceptual framework or theoretical issues in the field of warehouse layout and materials handling. The data collection instrument used was questionnaires. The researcher used thirty (30) questionnaires which were distributed to thirty (30) employees at the Procurement department, stores (non-drugs section) and warehouse (drugs section), and all were retrieved. Data for the study was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Also, purposive sampling technique was used for the collection of vital and relevant information from the employees. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretations of findings were presented in the form of tables and charts. From the data analysis made, the current warehouse layout adopted by WRMS is positively impacting on their material handling operations of the organization. However, challenges related to warehouse layout in relation to materials handling like insecurity of inventory were identified, upon which the researcher recommended the use of strict security measures and division of labor to ensure that these challenges are overcome.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii DECLARATION
ii CERTIFICATION
iii DEDICATION
iv ABSTRACT
v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Problem of the study
1.3 Purpose and objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the study
1.7 Limitations of the Study
1.8 Research Methodology
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Conclusion
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Managing Warehouses
2.2 Warehouse Design/Layout
2.2.4 Importance of Warehouse design layout
2.2.4.1 Staffing Levels
2.2.4.2 Equipment Levels
2.2.4.3 Inventory Accuracy
2.2.4.4 Maximize Use of Facilities
2.2.4.5 Effective Management Control
2.3 Basic Principles of warehouse layout
2.4 Types of Warehouse Layouts flows
2.5 Definition of Material Handling
2.6 Impact of warehouse layout on materials handling in the medical supplies industry
2.7 Types of Materials handling system adopted in the Medical Supplies industry
2.8 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Population/sample
3.2 Sampling Methods
3.3 Data Collection Methods
3.4 Data Collection Activities
3.5 Data Analysis and Procedures
3.6 Study population
3.7 Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Demographics
4.2 Analysis and Discussion
4.3 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Summary of Research Findings and Conclusion
5.1.3 Type of Materials Handling System Adopted At WRMS
5.1.4 Impact of Warehouse Layout on Materials Handling in the medical supplies industry
5.1.5 Difficulties Associated With Warehouse Layout In Relation To Materials Handling
5.2 Recommendations
5.2.1 Recommendation for further Research
5.3 Conclusion
APPENDIX I
REFERENCES
APPENDIX II