DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENTSYSTEMS AMONG RICE DISTRIBUTORS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined determinants of choice of warehousing management systems among rice distributors in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used in choosing the sample. Primary data collected from total of 120 respondents that was the sample size for this study. Data used for the study were sourced primarily using questionnaire, observation and interview. Data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive tools like tables, means, percentages and frequencies as well as econometric tools like probit model. Findings showed that 70 of the 120 respondents (accounting for about 58%) used the traditional warehousing management system while the remaining 42% used the modern. The mean loss of about N4,000 and N2,000 for the traditional and modern warehousing users respectively. results showed that number of employees and credit were positively related to the categorical outcome while firm age, firm location, stock volume, distance to market, firm type and capital were all negative. The study recommends that rice distributors should be enlighten on the use of modern warehousing management system which sustain sales and enhances profitability