Evaluation of Operations Management and Its Impact on Improved Logistics Control

The study critically evaluates the effects of operations management on enhanced logistics control. The specific objectives were: To critically analyze the impact of process design on logistic control; to review the effect of production planning on logistic control, and to ascertain the effect of maintenance management on logistic control. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population studied consists of 400 staff of the selected logistics company based in Lagos State Nigeria; made up of 12 managers, 30 Supervisors, 58 Operators and 100 technicians. The simple random sampling technique was used. A sample size of 200 was obtained using the Taro Yamane sample size formula. The analysis led to the acceptance of the hypothesis that process design, production planning and maintenance management have a significant effect on logistics control. The results led to the conclusion that all aspects of operations management affect logistics control of the selected logistics company. To increase productivity in the logistics industry, the study recommends that employees should upgrade their technical skills and logistical skills to be able to maximize efficiency in the workplace