ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT IN THE SOFT DRINK INDUSTRY(A CASE STUDY OF LIMCA BOTTLING PLANT OKIGWE)

The utmost aim of this study is to clearly define the factors necessary for the design of an efficient production system with a medium scale industry as the case study. It is also hoped that in the course of the study definition will be given to the design of a production system as it is manifested practically in commerce and industry Taking Limca bottling company Okeigwe as the case study it is aimed to find out if overall performance of production of the company is a direct consequence of the nature of system and the criteria for the selection of the system design and management In carrying out this research obvious efforts were direct towards the following 1. Defining effective management procedures for operating efficient production system. 2. To find how an efficient production system can leas to the provision of abundant goods and service and create employment opportunities. Due to the nature of the study only those on the management level of the study, only those on analysis of data obtained and findings the researcher was able to conclude that: 1. Effective management procedure will guarantee the operation of efficient production system 2. There exist a relationship between production 3. Efficient production system design can lead to provision of quality goods and service and also create employment opportunities In concluding the work the researcher made the following recommendations: i. The company should hold firm to active strategy in production ii. Work study should be carried by the company iii. The company has to source raw material locally iv. They have to reduce their level of inventories v. Try to expand the existing market of their products It is the opinion of the researcher that if the above recommendation are looked into the company stands to gain more.