An evaluation of the use of electronic-point-of sale system in inventory management,a case of chemists in Nakuru Town.

Abstract

This study sought to evaluate the use of Electronic — Point — Of — Sale systems in inventory management. The target population consisted of the chemists firms in Nakuru town from which a sample of 30 chemist firms were taken through stratified random sampling. The data was taken through a structured questionnaire, which was hand delivered by the researcher. The response rate was 100%. The data collected was analyzed through factor analysis for null hypothesis one and chi-square asla test for association for null hypothesis two at both 1% and 5% level of significance. Hypothesis two was proved as stated at both l% and 5% levels of significance of which the coefficient of contingency revealed a moderate association between EPOS and EOQ model. The result of the study is expected to be of great use to the chemist firms, members of the public especially drug consumers, suppliers/nianufacturers of drugs and the relevant government agencies health policies and tax collectors.