In understanding the impact of logistics functions and processes as an important source of competitive advantage and on the survival of manufacturing industries in both global and local market, the level of awareness of logistics activities must be conducted. Therefore, this study focused on assessing the level of awareness of logistics activities in Nigerian manufacturing industries. A field survey with a well-structured and self-administered instrument of information collection were used to get necessary information from the respondents. One hundred and fifty manufacturing industries were selected intentionally to represent the best state of logistics activities awareness within Nigerian manufacturing industries. The findings revealed that the total average awareness level of logistics activities within the Nigerian manufacturing industries is average. Also, transport logistics is the most popular form of logistics activities in Nigeria, followed by warehouse/distribution logistics, domestic logistics, after-sales logistics, and procurement logistics. The findings also revealed that fourth party logistics and green logistics are the least popular logistics activities in Nigeria. This is due to the lack of new and effective information flow in their logistics management processes. The study therefore recommends that stakeholders in the Nigerian logistics industry, business owners and manufacturing industries should adopt one or more forms of logistics functions in their core business activities to aid sustainability, competitive advantage, performance, and economic growth.

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Companies in the developed world operates easily in the global market because the factors that influence globalization of logistics management have been studied and the elements influencing globalization have made the process flexible and accommodating. But little is known about the factors that influence globalization of logistics management in Nigeria. Therefore, this study set out to determine the various factors that could influence globalization of logistics management in Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative approach through the use of a questionnaire survey carried out among selected professionals and consultants in operations, logistics and supply chain department of companies within Lagos, Nigeria. Data gathered were analysed using percentages, mean item score and factor analysis. The research instrument reliability was verified using Cronbach alpha test while the factorability of the data collected was tested using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity. The result revealed that the three cluster factors that influence globalization of logistics management in Nigeria are political, cultural, and economic which were ranked highest. The findings also revealed that all respondents have similar views on the factors that influence globalization in Nigeria. Lastly, since the respondents have agreed that the factors listed influence globalization of logistics management, it is therefore necessary for the Nigerian government and stakeholders in logistics management to look into these factors as a way of closely integrating markets, economies, societies, and ensuring more products are available to consumers universally.