ABSTRACT
Transportation plays a key role in the development of a nation. This factor has long been seen as a major element helping the Economy to grow rapidly. It has recently been observed that transportation assist other sectors of the economy in carrying out their functions.
In the course of this research work, it was discovered that much needed attention is not been given to transportation. In the course of this research work, NNPC depot is chosen as a case study for the research work.
A theoretical analysis, backed by observations, oral interview at depot and review of so many authors contributed to the successful of this research work after which hypothesis were formulated and tested with response from the sample size.
TABLE OF CONTENT
· Title page
· Certification
· Dedication
· Acknowledgement
· Abstract
· Table of Content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Historical background
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of study
1.4 Significance of study
1.5 Research question
1.6 Scope and Limitation of study
1.7 Definition of terms/Concepts
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 The meaning of Transportation
2.2 Meaning of Road Transportation
2.3 The role transportation in an Economy
2.4 The Concept of Logistics
2.5 Logistics Management
2.6 Inventory Management
2.7 Logistics Communication
2.8 Procurement
2.9 Warehouse and Storage
2.10 Supply Chain Management
2.11 Physical distribution
2.12 Vehicle Loading and Scheduling
2.13 Vehicle Involve in the Distribution of Petroleum
Products from depot to sales outlets through road
2.14 Types of Vehicle Involve in the Distribution of Petroleum
Products from depot to sales outlets through road transportation
2.15 Loading Procedures
2.16 Delivery Procedures
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Design
3.1 Area of Study
3.2 Population (Sample Frame)
3.3 Sample Size
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Method of data Conclusion
3.6 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
4.1 Data Presentation
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Questionnaire
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Development is made possible by many factors. Transport is the leading factor. Economic and social progress can only take place if the determinants of a satisfactory life that is food, health, education and employment are generally available.
In recent years, transport have seen a revolution with the advent of mass air travel, high and rapidly rising of personal mobility based on car ownership as well as public vehicles and restructured distribution channel. All these have encouraged the growth of industries and commerce in a country. This can be summed up in this quote that say: transport provided the formative power of economic growth and the differentiating process” (Voigt 1967).
The Economy is now looking at transportation to provide rapid growth.
1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) depot Apata was established in 1979. It is controlled by the products and pipelines marketing company (PPMC). This Company is a subsidiary company of the NNPC while NNPC is a Federal Government Corporation. This depot was established so that oil market can buy petroleum products and...================================================================
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