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Case
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Reference no. 602-043-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Christoph Loch (INSEAD); Christian Terwiesch (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
Published by: INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 06.2015
Revision date: 5-Apr-2016
Length: 29 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Project management; Risk management; Breakthrough technologies; Technology development; Uncertainty; R&D partnering; Steel making; Cross cultural projects
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Abstract

This is part of a case series. The two companies started in 1995 to develop a new breakthrough technology for converting iron ore into pure iron. The project was extremely challenging because of its complexity (a three-way joint venture involving three countries) and uncertainty (new technology posing unforeseeable complications). The case describes the difficulties to make the technology work.
Location:
USA, Germany, Trinidad
Industry:
Steel making
Size:
USD450 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995-2002
Teaching note
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Reference no. 602-043-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Christoph Loch (INSEAD); Christian Terwiesch (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
Published by: INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 06.2015
Revision date: 5-Apr-2016
Length: 26 pages
Data source: Field research
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Case
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Reference no. 602-044-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Christoph Loch (INSEAD); Christian Terwiesch (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
Published by: INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 06.2015
Revision date: 5-Apr-2016
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Project management; Risk management; Breakthrough technologies; Technology development; Uncertainty; R&D partnering; Steel making; Cross cultural projects
View full details

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Abstract

This is part of a case series. The two companies started in 1995 to develop a new breakthrough technology for converting iron ore into pure iron. The project was extremely challenging because of its complexity (a three-way joint venture involving three countries) and uncertainty (new technology posing unforeseeable complications). The case describes the difficulties to make the technology work.

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Location:
USA, Germany, Trinidad
Industry:
Steel making
Size:
USD450 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995-2002

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 602-043-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Christoph Loch (INSEAD); Christian Terwiesch (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
Published by: INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 06.2015
Revision date: 5-Apr-2016
Length: 26 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details
Case
-
Reference no. 602-044-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Christoph Loch (INSEAD); Christian Terwiesch (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania)
Published by: INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 06.2015
Revision date: 5-Apr-2016
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Project management; Risk management; Breakthrough technologies; Technology development; Uncertainty; R&D partnering; Steel making; Cross cultural projects
View full details