1) What are the primary competitive forces impacting US steel producers in general?
2) Do a five-forces analysis for Nucor in particular that makes new steel products via recycling
scrap steel.
3) What does a SWOT analysis reveal about Nucor’s situation in 2018? Does Nucor have any core
or distinctive competencies?
4) Assess Nucor’s financial performance during the period 2013-2017 with a complete ratio
analysis. How strong is its financial condition entering 2018.
5) What issues does the management need to address?
6) List your recommendations1) What are the primary competitive forces impacting US steel producers in general?
2) Do a five-forces analysis for Nucor in particular that makes new steel products via recycling
scrap steel.
3) What does a SWOT analysis reveal about Nucor’s situation in 2018? Does Nucor have any core
or distinctive competencies?
4) Assess Nucor’s financial performance during the period 2013-2017 with a complete ratio
analysis. How strong is its financial condition entering 2018.
5) What issues does the management need to address?
6) List your recommendations
