generating the same profits for Nucor? Why? 2. What are the technological risks associated with thin-slab casting? (What could go wrong and how bad would it be? You may find the spreadsheet posted with these preparation questions helpful here.) 3. What are the market risks associated with thin-slab casting? (What could go wrong and how bad would it be? You may also find the spreadsheet useful here.) 4. What are the financial risks associated with thin-slab casting? (What could go wrong and
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Table of Contents A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY B. Nucor (NUE) was ranked the first of steel producer in the U.S.‚ and the first “mini-mill” operator‚ with operating facilities in 14 states. Nucor’s products include sheet steel‚ bar‚ structural‚ plate and others. The company was known for its aggressive pursuit of innovation and technical excellence‚ rigorous quality system‚ environmentally friendly products. Nucor’s core strategy is that of cost leadership through the use of technology; it is known
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Nucor at a Crossroads On December 7‚ 1986‚ F. Kenneth Iverson‚ chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nucor Corporation‚ awaited a delegation from SMS . Iverson had to decide whether to commit Nucor to a new steel mill that would commercialize thin-slab casting technology developed by SMS. Preliminary estimates indicated that the mill would cost $280‚ and that start-up expenses and working capital of $30 million each would push the total cost to $340 million. Successful commercialization
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Nucor at a Crossroads MGMT XXXX-XXX Nucor’s Historic Performance‚ Competitive Advantage‚ and Five Forces Analysis With roots dating back to 1904 in the automobile manufacturing industry‚ Nucor’s business strategy has morphed many times over the course of the past century in response to struggling sales and unrealized business strategies. Since F. Kenneth Iverson’s appointment as Nucor’s President in 1965‚ however‚ Nucor has performed very well. With a focus on efficiency‚ Nucor
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School 9-793-039 Rev. January 20‚ 1998 DO Nucor at a Crossroads On December 7‚ 1986‚ F. Kenneth Iverson‚ chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nucor Corporation‚ awaited a delegation from SMS Schloemann-Siemag‚ a leading West German supplier of steelmaking equipment‚ at his company’s headquarters in Charlotte‚ North Carolina. Iverson had to decide whether to commit Nucor to a new steel mill that would commercialize thinslab casting technology developed by SMS. Preliminary estimates
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Nucor at a Crossroads Nucor at a Crossroads Case Analysis In 1986‚ three distinct segments defined the U.S. steel industry; integrated steel mills‚ mini-mills‚ and specialty steel makers. The integrated mills have the capacity to produce a maximum of 107 million tons of steel per year‚ mini-mills produced a maximum of 21 million tons of capacity a year‚ and the nation’s specialty steel makers could produce a maximum capacity of 5 million tons of stainless and specialty grades of steel. This leads
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NUCOR MEMORANDUM To: F. Kenneth Iverson and Management Team of Nucor Corporation CC: AGSM Faculty Teams Subject: Investment Decision Date: 04/22/2009 From: 1713898 The Situation In 1986‚ flat sheet segment contained 52% of US total steel market1. Nucor Corporation‚ which is a steel minimill well-known for its leadership‚ efficient operation and well-structured compensation‚ is showing the interest in the flat sheet segment. At the same time‚ there are many new thin-slab casting technologies to
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Manufacturing Technology – II MI 232 Instructor – Inderdeep Singh Spring 2011-2012 Foundry - Factory that produces metal castings • Casting: Process in which molten metal flows by gravity or other force into a mold where it solidifies in the shape of the mold cavity Steps: 1. Melt the material (metal) 2. Pour it into a mold 3. Let it freeze Refractory mold pour liquid metal solidify‚ remove finish Capabilities and Advantages • Versatile: complex geometry‚ internal cavities
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Nucor Case ADMN 4607 To: Michael Howe From: Suya Chen Yujing Liu February 13‚ 2013 Vision The major player in the U.S. steel industry. And change into the global steel industry (especially Asia market). Mission Nucor Corporation’s goal is to "Take Care of Our Customers.” they are accomplishing this by being the safest‚ highest quality‚ lowest cost‚ most productive and most profitable steel and steel Products Company in the world
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-295275-371475Nucor Corporation Competing against Low-Cost Steel Imports 110000110000Nucor Corporation Competing against Low-Cost Steel Imports What are the primary competitive forces impacting U.S. steel producers in general and the producers like Nucor that make new steel products via recycling scrap steel in particular? Please do a five-forces analysis to support your answer. As mentioned in the case the main problem is the excess of steel in the steel market. Right now foreign steel is being dumped
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