This paper examines the contribution of production scheduling to the productivity of transport
companies in Akwa Ibom State. Organizational productivity was measured in terms of improved
equity capital, cost minimization, growth and profitability. Using Taro Yamene’s formula, a sample
size of 67 was drawn from the population of 80 transport companies based in Akwa Ibom State and
published by Ibom Yellow Pages. Copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the Managers of
these companies and 60 copies were completely filled and returned. Four hypotheses were
formulated. Analysis was done using Spearman Ranked Correlation and the result was subjected to
a t-test. Based on findings, it was revealed that production scheduling has significant relationship
with productivity of these companies in all four dimensions measured. It was recommended that all
other companies in the service industry should as a matter of urgency formally adopt effective
production scheduling for their activities in other to continue to boost their productivity and that
the transport companies should apply computerized and online services in scheduling for booking,
ticketing and other operations in order to sustain or improve on the current productivity level.
