Business planning - References

Typical assignments

Turnaround plan and operations assistance, Southern Africa
Comprehensive diagnostic and strategic study of major iron and steel producer, carried out over a 12 month period including detailed market, technical, operating and cost competitiveness assessments leading to formulation of a Turnaround Plan. Also, provision of a Operations Assistance team during course of the study.

Research study of world steel industry
Wide ranging review and analysis of the world steel industry for International Finance Corporation (World Bank) to support formulation of IFC investment policy for the steel sector.

Market studies and marketing assistance, Egypt
Carried out market studies, and assisted in full feasibility study, enabling steel company to raise investment capital through IFC, World Bank for new flat steels manufacturing facilities. Then provided a substantial programme of assistance (one year) in the establishment of a wide range of sales and marketing activities and IT systems in readiness for start-up of new plant.

Business strategy study, Malaysia
Preparation of a business plan, covering markets, production operations, investment plans, and financial projections for major iron and steel producer.

Strategic and privatisation study
Comprehensive diagnostic and strategic study - including detailed market, technical and cost competitiveness assessments, providing the basis for a privatisation strategy and bankable documents.

Restructuring & privatisation study, Hungary
Development of a restructuring programme and a business plan. Assessments covered market, technology, quality, environment, human resources and finance. Results were used to prepare tender for privatisation which was subsequently realised.

Development study, Egypt
Corus Consulting was commissioned to carry out a detailed study, covering market, technical and financial aspects, to identify and appraise options for development of manufacturing facilities and product range for an integrated steelworks.

Strategic studies and market surveys, central and eastern Europe
Strategic assessments of steel industries and markets in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary, involving extensive interview programmes in all three countries. Reviews and surveys of steel industries, markets and infrastructure in former USSR countries.

Feasibility study, South Africa
Corus Consulting participated in the feasibility study comprising a market investigation, a technological assessment, estimations of operating and capital costs, and an environmental impact study for the establishment of a greenfield integrated flat products plant.

Market survey and feasibility study for a coated steels plant, Saudi Arabia
Corus Consulting was commissioned to determine the feasibility of an organic coating project in Saudi Arabia. The study included an appraisal of the market for throughout the GCC region; the selection of a suitable site for the plant; a detailed technical assessment, and evaluation of financial viability. As a result of the study, an 80,000 tonnes/year facility was built.

Steel sector study, former Yugoslavia
Major diagnostic and strategic study - including detailed market, technical, operating and cost competitiveness assessments for 9 nine steelworks on behalf of the Yugoslav Iron & Steel Federation and World Bank. Formulation of an industry restructuring strategy was achieved. Business plans were drawn up for each steelworks.

Assessment of major steel producer for privatisation, Romania
A detailed technical and commercial review and assessment was undertaken on behalf of a potential investor. The study was required in anticipation of expressing interest in the role of strategic investor with respect to privatisation of the steel producer.

Techno-economic appraisal of a proposed tinplate project, Middle East
Corus Consulting was commissioned to determine the feasibility of setting up a new tinplate project. The study included an appraisal of the market for throughout the GCC region; the selection of a suitable site for the plant; a detailed technical assessment, and evaluation of financial viability.

Market study, Asia-Pacific Region
Comprehensive study of steel markets in Asia-Pacific region on behalf of the Western Australian Government. This was part of an assessment of the potential viability of a greenfield steel project, based upon indigenous resources of iron ore.

Feasibility study: iron ore development, Middle East
Geological investigations and analyses were carried out and then the most suitable process route was identified to produce a concentrate, in pellet form, suitable for use in direct reduction ironmaking. The project involved construction of a pilot beneficiation plant at the mine site and extensive programmes of testwork at research centres around the world. Full feasibility studies were completed, including unique process design parameters for commercial operations.

Steelworks development study, Ukraine
Feasibility study of major capital development scheme at an existing integrated steelworks involving detailed appraisals of market strategy, operating performance and cost competitiveness.

Steel sector study - Indonesia
The primary objective of this study was to establish a strategic plan for the efficient development of the private sector steel industry for the next ten years. The study included : market research to define present and future product demands in both the domestic and regional export markets; a technical assessment of the existing steel producers including production cost structure, technology, quality standards, management structure, management and manpower skills; and the role of Government, its policies and procedures for the steel sector.

Strategic planning study, Latin America
Review and analysis of major public sector steel producer on behalf of the national Government and the World Bank, resulting in financial evaluation of strategic options for business plan. The study covered all technical and market aspects, including development of production facilities, cost competitiveness, and product strategies.

Appraisal of engineering steels sectors in central Europe
A review of the engineering steels industry and market in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary on behalf of a client seeking opportunities for collaboration. Interviews were undertaken with producers and consumers in each country as well as a comprehensive programme of research from published sources.

Restructuring and privatisation study - ferroalloys producer, central Europe
A technical and market assessment of a major ferroalloys producer was undertaken. Options for restructuring and privatisation were evaluated. A key issue examined was the environmental impact of ferroalloys production.

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