THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM DEPORT TO SALES OUTLET
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- Pages: 67 Pages
- Chapters: 5 Chapters
- Methodology: Statistical Analysis
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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.
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.
- Department: Purchasing and Supply
- Project ID: PAS0031
- Access Fee: ₦5,000
- Pages: 67 Pages
- Chapters: 5 Chapters
- Methodology: Statistical Analysis
- Reference: YES
- Format: Microsoft Word
- Views: 1,692
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