Logistic Outsourcing and its Effect on Efficiency of Consumer Food Firms: A study of Grand Cereal Company Jos, Plateau State
The study analyzed logistic outsourcing and its effect on the efficiency of consumer food firm; a study of Grand Cereal Jos Plateau State. Specifically, It analyses the effect of transportation, warehouse management, packaging and material handling on the efficiency of Grand Cereal Jos. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 212 employees of some selected departments concerned with outsourcing logistic services, a census sampling was adopted while primary data was obtained through the administration of a questionnaire. Multiple regression analyses was used to analyze the data obtained. The study concludes that logistic outsourcing has significant effect on the efficiency of Grand Cereal Jos. Specifically result from the regression analyses revealed that transportation, warehouse management, packaging and material handling had positive significant effect on the efficiency of Grand Cereal Jos. The study recommends amongst others that further attention should be given to optimizing contract terms and managing relationships with service providers as implementing performance metrics and regular reviews can help ensure that the outsourcing arrangement continues to deliver the desired efficiency gains.
Keywords: Logistic outsourcing, transportation , warehouse management, packaging and material handling
