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James Moss

After 20-some years consulting I'm still fascinated by the problems of strategy development in this basic industry, especially now that it stands at the center of an industrial revolution like no other. You can read more about me here.

Posts by James Moss

Nerds of Steel T-Shirts & more

December 26, 2019

Yes! We are over 6,300 strong. Thank you for your follows and support. We know how keen you are to show your Nerds solidarity. So to celebrate our followers, we’re offering all kinds of Nerds merchandise right here. Enjoy & post photos with your purchases!

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Worldwide Steel Industry Searches

March 28, 2019
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Marine Traffic Map

December 3, 2018

All you purchasers, traders, shippers and Nerds. If you really want to know what’s happening on 2/3 of the earth’s surface, you need to check Marine Traffic out. Get the full story… Read more at Marine Traffic

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Help from the First River Steel Data Room

May 7, 2018

When the world gets complicated, you need tools up to the task of helping you understand what’s going on. The First River Steel Data Room is where we keep ours.

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Eurofer Q4 steel demand outlook 2017-2018

October 25, 2017

The Eurofer Q4 Economic & Steel demand outlook 2017-18. Click on the image below to go to the full report.        

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Here’s what’s happened to globalization – and why

September 13, 2017

A smart 4:28 video from Marcel Timmer at the University of Groningen about how globalization has been interrupted by a global trade growth slowdown and the reasons behind it.

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