OPTIMUM STOCK CONTROL MODEL FOR FARM TRACTOR SPARE PARTS IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • CH Ikiriko Department of Agricultural Engineering Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
  • UGN Anazodo Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • CC Agunwamba Department of Statistics University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.151.423

Abstract

This paper examines the issue of developing an effective farm machinery maintenance management strategy in Nigeria. Investigative survey data on the inventory, type and condition of agricultural machinery in Nigeria were reviewed and additional information required was obtained from relevant establishments. Data on frequency of breakdown of farm tractors and the costs of purchasing various components' of the farm tractors were subjected to scientific analysis using some operational research techniques. Based on the result of the analysis, an inventory (stock level control) model was adapted for the supply and replacement of worn-out machinery parts and components, at recorded frequencies of farm tractor breakdown. Tentative projections on the optimum level of tractor spare parts required for ten states in Nigeria were made and the result are presented

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Published

2022-04-13

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Research papers of General Interest

How to Cite

OPTIMUM STOCK CONTROL MODEL FOR FARM TRACTOR SPARE PARTS IN NIGERIA. (2022). Nigerian Journal of Technology, 15(1), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.151.423