Abstract: Warehousing operations as one of the logistics practices is essential in the physical distribution of materials in consumer goods industry in order to satisfy customer's needs. In today's competitive market environment companies are continuously forced to improve their warehousing operations in order to improve on their performance and satisfy the objectives of their operations. This paper examines the effect of warehousing operations on inbound logistics practices of Consumer Goods Industries performance in South Western Nigeria. The population of the study comprised of Managers, Logistics Officers, Haulage Drivers, Suppliers and Freight Forwarders of the selected Consumer Goods Industries. 150 respondents were randomly selected from the population of the study. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show that warehouse operations increase the efficient allocation of resources, improve delivery of goods and overall improve performance.
KEYWORD: Warehousing Operation, Performance, Inbound Logistics Practices, Consumer Goods Industry
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