SMU Data and Models
December 5, 2013
Domestic Mill Lead Times & Negotiations
Written by John Packard
One of the keys when determining the strength and or weakness of the flat rolled steel markets is through what is being reported by buyers regarding mill lead times. We have found our analysis, through the use of our steel market survey, provides a better look at the average lead times and changes to those lead times.
During the survey process we actually ask questions about lead times in two ways – first, in their opinion are lead times shorter than normal, normal or longer than normal? We break this out by manufacturing companies and service centers. Here is a look at our most recent results:
