Track: Engineering Education

Abstract

Production management in an industry shapes the foundation of the industry. Proper policies and planning assists organizations are inefficiently converting inputs or raw materials into the required outputs or products. A proper production process also ensures that the products are produced to the specifications required in amounts, demands, and minimum cost. The Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Industry in Nigeria is an industrial sector that produces and delivers large intermediate products. The production of these vital products like films and packaging materials for the food industry is very significant to the wellbeing of the consumers in Nigeria. The manufacturing industry used as a case study comprises construction, farming, customer products, automotive, and gadgets. This paper assesses the design principle and Policy of production management in Nigeria using a food packaging company as a case study. Due to the increased demand and growth in Nigeria's plastic and rubber manufacturing industry. It gives a detailed explanation of challenges faced by proposed solutions. It concludes on the effectiveness of production due to the present principles and policies being used in Nigeria.