Implementing just-in-time inventory management to address contextual operational issues: a case study of a commercial livestock farm in southern Nigeria

Ufua, Daniel Ebakoleaneh and Ibidunni, Ayodotun Stephen. and Papadopoulos, Thanos and Matthew, Oluwatoyin and Khatoon, Rehmat and Agboola, Mayowa G. (2021) Implementing just-in-time inventory management to address contextual operational issues: a case study of a commercial livestock farm in southern Nigeria. The TQM Journal. ISSN 1754-2731

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Abstract

Purpose This research focuses on the implementation of Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management, drawing on a case study of a commercial livestock farm located in a swampy area of southern Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The research adopts a qualitative approach. Interviews and workshops were used for data collection. Findings Findings from the study reveal that the commitment on the internal organisational members and skilful collaboration with supply chain partners are required for effective use of JIT, especially in an odd contextual situation such as the case in this study. This also justifies the embraced of additional cost of securing JIT inventory management practices such as the situation in the case study organisation that could not allow conventional inventory management. Originality/value It is suggested for further research to consider the topic from a mixed method approach as well as extend the focus on the possibility of legal regulations and government support to exceptional operational practices among organisations, especially those in the context of the food production sector, where this research was based.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Commercial livestock farming Just-in-time inventory management  Case study research  Stakeholder involvement  Supply chain management
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2022 10:34
Last Modified:	15 Jun 2022 10:34
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/15977

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