NERA Economic Consulting Case Interview Questions & Answers

Warner Bros. to Do Simultaneous Global Release for Batman 3

Case Type: operations strategy.
Consulting Firm: NERA Economic Consulting first round full time job interview.
Industry Coverage: entertainment; mass media.

Case Interview Question #00651: The client Warner Bros. Studios is an American producer of film, television, and music entertainment. The company is a subsidiary of media and entertainment conglomerate Time Warner (NYSE: TWX), with its headquarters in Burbank, California and New York City.… Read the rest

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Red Wing Shoes Aims to Double EBIT in 3 Years

Case Type: growth; new product.
Consulting Firm: NERA Economic Consulting first round job interview.
Industry Coverage: apparel, clothing & textiles.

Case Interview Question #00596: Our client Red Wing Shoe Company is an American footwear company based in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States. The company designs and manufactures casual mid-price leather shoes and leather boots for men and women. It is a private company… Read the rest

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The Rise and Fall of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Case Type: industry analysis; finance & economics.
Consulting Firm: NERA Economic Consulting first round job interview.
Industry Coverage: automotive, motor vehicles.

Case Interview Question #00569: Our client Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), and neighborhood electric vehicles. Headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, USA, the company had total operating income of $220 million on revenue of $2.0 billion… Read the rest

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Rebar Steel Producer TAMCO Responds to New Competitor

Case Type: business competition, competitive response; reduce costs.
Consulting Firm: NERA Economic Consulting first round job interview.
Industry Coverage: metals production; manufacturing

Case Interview Question #00477: TAMCO Steel, Inc. is a rebar steel manufacturer based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States. A rebar (short for reinforcing bar), also known as reinforcing steel or reinforcement steel, is a common steel bar, and is… Read the rest

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COSCO Group to Increase ROE from 10% to 15% in 2 Years

Case Type: improve profitability.
Consulting Firm: NERA Economic Consulting first round job interview.
Industry Coverage: freight delivery, shipping services; containers & packaging.

Case Interview Question #00476: COSCO Group (China Ocean Shipping Company, SEHK: 0517) is one of the largest container shipping companies in the world. It is a state owned company of the People’s Republic of China, with its worldwide headquarter in Xicheng… Read the rest

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